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Sunday 14 July 2019

2019 South of Ireland Band Championships

The Lourdes Brass Band from Drogheda recently took part in the 40th South of Ireland Band Championships in the picturesque town of Clonakilty. Widely recognized as the nation's most prestigious brass and concert band event, this year saw 28 bands competing across a variety of sections to the delight of adjudicator,...read more

Thursday 11 July 2019

Cententary Celebrations for Saff

Brass of the Saff recently helped Leicester celebrate 100 years of City status. The band, formed at the Saffron Lane Housing Estate, invited brass, percussion and woodwind players to meet up in the city centre for a fabulous massed bands performance. Julie Maxwell from Brass of the Saff commented, "It was...read more

Thursday 11 July 2019

Newton steps down from Wellington

Euphonium ace, Byron Newton has announced that he is to step down from the solo euphonium chair at Wellington Brass. His final performance will be at the New Zealand Championships in Hamilton, which will complete almost a decade together for Buzz and the band. Commenting on his decision to leave...read more

Thursday 11 July 2019

Brighouse Festival of Brass

There was plenty of great playing on show in the Town Hall Square at the 20thBrighouse Festival of Brass. Organised by the Brighouse and District Lions the March and Hymn Tune event featured 24 bands with the important decisions being made by experienced adjudicators Dennis Wilby and Brian Rostron. Congratulations...read more

Thursday 11 July 2019

Steve Stewart goes Solo in Scotland

Cory soprano star Steve Stewart will journey back to Scotland next month to appear as guest soloist with the Broxton and Livingstone Band. As well as featuring as guest soloist on the evening of 17thAugust in St Andrew's Church, Livingston, Steve will also run a free workshop. The workshop will take...read more

Thursday 11 July 2019

Shirebrook Entertainment Contest

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

Thursday 11 July 2019

Youth Champs 2020 Test Announced

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