Congratulations to the Enderby Band, winners of the popular Shirebrook Entertainment Contest last weekend. The band was on super form and certainly impressed adjudicator Steven Mead with their entertaining programme. M.D. Ryan Richards led the band skillfully through their set which included 'Valero', 'Water of Tyne', soprano solo, 'Live and...read more
Brass Bands England (BBE) is pleased to announce that the test-piece for the Championship Section of the 2020 National Youth Brass Band Championships will be ‘Saint-Saëns Variations’by Philip Sparke. The event will be held on Saturday 28 March at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Sheffield, with the format remaining unchanged following...read more
A press release issued on behalf of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Dr. David Thornton as its new Musical Director with immediate effect.
A spokesperson for the band said: “We are thrilled that David has agreed to accept the role of Musical Director. David is rightly regarded as...read more
International euphonium virtuoso Glenn Van Looy will be recording works with Tredegar for his latest solo CD release. The Geneva International Performance Artist flew into the UK earlier in the week to rehearse with the band ahead of the recording this weekend, which will include a premiere recording of the Bourgeois...read more
There was a fine line-up of musical talent on show at the recent City of Coventry & Warwickshire Brass Festival that took place at the Band Factory in Leamington Spa.10th annual event The 10th annual City of Coventry and Warwickshire Brass Festival took place recently in Leamington Spa. Players from ten...read more
Ciaran Young has announced his decision to step down as solo baritone with Brighouse & Rastrick following ten years with the band. Commenting on the decision Ciaran stated, "The time has come where my career and family has to come first. Brighouse deserves 100% commitment throughout the year, which I've...read more
The 13th annual Ohio Brass Arts Festival hosted by the Central Ohio Brass recently took place at Gahanna Creekside in Ohio. Seven bands took part in the Festival performing impressive programmes, however it was Dublin Silver Band that really wowed the crowds with their winning performance in the annual OBAF Cup...read more
Thursday 11 July 2019
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