Saturday 16 March 2019

Martin Heartfield becomes Head of AoBBA Adjudicator Training

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) announce the appointment of Martin Heartfield as the head of AoBBA’s adjudicator training programme. Martin is a well known conductor and adjudicator and is self-employed as a marketing and education consultant. Martin Heartfield commented on his new position: “I am looking forward to...read more

Monday 11 March 2019

Flowers retain their Regional Title

The West of England regionals took place this weekend in the Riviera, Torquay. Congratulations go to Flowers who successfully defended their title with a confidently delivered performance Ray Steadman-Allen’s ‘Seascapes’ from the number 5 draw. Joining them for the trip to the Royal Albert Hall in October are runners-up Aldbourne....read more

Monday 11 March 2019

Desford win in the Midlands

The Regionals continued at pace this weekend with three separate competitions taking place around the country. In the Midlands it was Desford who were victorious, with those in attendance in agreement the adjudicators’ decision. Desford delivered a terrific performance of Ray Steadman-Allen’s ‘Seascapes’ under the leadership of Michael Fowles with GUS...read more

Monday 11 March 2019

Victory for the Co-op in Scotland

With two other regional contests taking place south of the border, it was a busy weekend for deciding those National qualifying spots. Congratulations go to The Cooperation Band who not only took the Scottish Championship title with a great performance of Ray Steadman-Allen’s ‘Seascapes’, but also scooped up every other available...read more

Sunday 10 March 2019

Final call for the French Open

There is still time for bands wishing to compete in the 25th French Open Championships. The 2019 event has already attracted a healthy entry of competitors, but there is still space for others to join them in the wonderful Loire town of Amboise. The five section contest will take place on...read more

Sunday 10 March 2019

NABBC 2019 Conducting Competition

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors (NABBC) has announced that it is to hold its 4th National Conducting Competition with the final due to take place on 8th June at Eccles Town Hall following the Association's annual general meeting. The first round requires an application to be made including a...read more

Sunday 10 March 2019

2019 Spring Festival Details

The British Open organisers have announced the complete list of competitors for this year’s contests as well as where they fall in terms of the split draw. They have also released news of which adjudicators will be making the all important decisions. The 99thSpring Festival, part of the British Open...read more


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