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Tuesday 20 August 2019

Entries welcome for West Wales Festival of Brass Contest

The West Wales Brass Band Association has announced that its Festival of Brass Contest which forms part of the annual Welsh League series is now open for entries. The event will be held on October 5th at Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth, Cefneithin (SA14 7DT) For further information or an entry...read more

Tuesday 20 August 2019

Wychavon Festival of Brass entries reach Capacity

The delighted organisers of the forthcoming Wychavon Festival of Brass, to be held on 2ndNovember, have stated that that the competition is now ‘full’ after entries to the contest exceeded all expectations. Contest Secretary Kevin Whittaker commented, "We have had to close the entries three weeks before the official date. With...read more

Tuesday 20 August 2019

ODBBA Open for Entries

BBW has been informed that entries are now open for the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Entertainment Contest. The event will be held on October 20th at Marlborough School, Woodstock in Oxfordshire.A spokesperson for the event stated: "We've had a number of entries already, and spaces are limited so we're...read more

Tuesday 20 August 2019

Live Streaming of Bolsover

The Bolsover Festival of Brass, which takes place on Sunday 6thOctober at the Heritage High School in Clowne, will once again provide a free interactive worldwide live-stream of all the performances. Last year, the event attracted over 25,000 viewers worldwide with more than 500 people participating in on-line voting for their...read more

Tuesday 20 August 2019

Funeral details of Richard Scott

The funeral of the highly respected sound engineer, Richard Scott will take place on Wednesday 28th August at 1.00pm at St Thomas's Church, Hillgate, Stockport, Cheshire (SK1 3PY) and afterwards at Stockport Crematorium, Rown Chapel, Buxton Road, Stockport (SK2 6LS). The family has offered an open invitation to join them to...read more

Tuesday 20 August 2019

Apply to join Foden’s Youth and Junior Bands

Foden's Youth and Junior Bands are now accepting applications for the new academic year beginning in September. Foden's Youth Band was formed in 2012 in order to provide opportunities for young brass & percussion players to experience performances alongside world class musicians, tuition from some of the UK's leading specialists and...read more

Tuesday 20 August 2019

Youth Brass Open Day and Workshop

Pontarddulais Town Band and Create! Music Education would like to invite developing young brass players to their Youth Brass Open Day and Workshop on Saturday 21stSeptember. The day will run from 10am to 4pm with activities for beginners and more experienced players. Beginners will be able to try a range...read more