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Saturday 11 November 2023

2023 NEMBBA Autumn Contest Results

Congratulations to Horbury Victoria on winning the Championship/ First Section title at the recent North East Midlands Brass Band Association’s Autumn Contest. There were also title winning performances in the other sections from Dobcross Silver, Newark, Long Eaton Training and Darley Dale at what was a great day of NEMBBA music...read more

Saturday 11 November 2023

Calling Aspiring Female Conductors

NYMAZ is offering a six-month placement with Shepherd Group Brass Band from January to July 2024 to support aspiring, women conductors in an encouraging, inspiring environment. The chosen applicant will be able to develop conducting technique and skills with expert guidance through a mentorship programme led by Katrina Marzella and then...read more

Saturday 11 November 2023

Harry Mortimer’s cornet is gifted to Foden’s

Foden's Band is delighted to be the recipient of a donated Harry Mortimer's Besson Class A cornet from Keith Hollinshead. The cornet, which dates back to between 1925 and 1926, will now take up its place in the museum at Foden’s’ bandroom. Harry Mortimer joined Foden's in 1924 and it is believed...read more

Saturday 11 November 2023

Wychavon Festival of Brass Results

Roberts Bakery under the leadership of Mike Jones were worthy winners at the recent Wychavon Festival of Brass, with Wantage Silver and Parc & Dare taking the silver and bronze spots. Roberts Bakery also won the ‘Entertainment Prize’ along with an invitation to the Spring Festival Senior Trophy. Commenting on the impressive...read more

Saturday 11 November 2023

2023 Durham CBBA Festival of Brass

The 2023 Durham CBBA Festival of Brass was held at Peterlee on 5th November, with Ferrryhill Town taking the honours. In addition to winning the top prize out of a strong field of 14 competing bands, the second section band was also awarded ‘Best Trombones’ and ‘Best Middle of the Band’....read more

Saturday 11 November 2023

2023 Siddis Brass Championships

Siddis Brass celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Professionally run (with over 80 volunteers helping out) it was Eikanger Bjorsvik that was ultimately successful in retaining their entertainment title in Stavanger. The band won its record 20th Siddis Entertainment Championship title last weekend with an incredible performance focussed on the life...read more

Saturday 11 November 2023

SWBBA Contest Results

Congratulations to Lympstone who won the recent South West Brass Band Association Contest last weekend. Adjudicator Sam Fisher had plenty to commend in the performances he heard, particularly that of Lympstone under the direction of conductor Chris Spreadbury. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) M1, under the leadership of Christopher Bond, had to...read more