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Thursday 9 May 2019

New Soprano For Black Dyke

Black Dyke Band is delighted to announce Connor Lennon as their new soprano cornet. Director of Music, Professor Nicholas Childs stated, “When Black Dyke realised new work commitments would be a challenge for our stellar soprano Martin Irwin, I was obviously delighted to secure the services of the extremely talented Connor...read more

Thursday 9 May 2019

Marzella and Marshall Workshop

Two of the world’s leading brass soloists will be hosting a free workshop in Scotland this weekend. Black Dyke’s Principal Cornet Richard Marshall and Principal Baritone Katrina Marzella will hold the workshop in Whitburn Band Hall in Whitburn, West Lothian on Saturday, May 11, between Noon and 1:30pm. This event - supported...read more

Thursday 9 May 2019

Artistic Development Comes to the North West

This weekend sees Brass Bands England bring the revolutionary Artistic Development with Philip Harper to the North West Area for the first time. With tickets for the event starting at the bargain price of £5 thanks to the support from Arts Council England this is an opportunity not to be missed!...read more

Monday 6 May 2019

World’s First Plastic Trombone Receives Highest Royal Accolade For Innovation As Brass Makes A Comeback

The company credited with a resurgence in playing brass instruments, especially in schools and bands, has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. It is the highest commendation for innovation and recognises the team of British musicians, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts who conceived the idea of developing the world’s first...read more

Sunday 5 May 2019

Lions Youth Brass, Audley Brass and Robert's Bakery Band to help Foden's

In 2018 Foden's were crowned the National Champions of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall, London and were subsequently invited to represent England at the European Brass Band Championships to be held in May 2020 in Palanga, Lithuania. On the 12th May Lions Youth, Audley and Roberts Bakery Band's...read more

Sunday 5 May 2019

NYBBGB set for a sizzling Summer

Only a few short weeks after the hugely successful Easter Course under the Direction of Mark David, the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is delighted to announce its summer course details. Artistic Director, Bramwell Tovey will return to the helm, at Repton School, for what promises to be a...read more

Friday 3 May 2019

2019 Buxton Brass Band Festival

Congratulations to Ratby Cooperative and MD David Purkiss on winning the top section at the 54thBuxton Brass Band Festival. It was a day of excellent music making at Buxton's wonderful Octagon Theatre and Ratby will no doubt be boosted by the fine performance of Paul Huber’s ‘Symphonic Music’ as they prepare...read more