Wednesday 13 February 2019

EBBA Announces 2019 Competitors

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced the line-up of bands that will compete at the 42nd European Brass Band Championship in Montreux later this year.Tickets are already sold out for the blue-riband Championship Section event, where 13 bands will compete for the European Trophy. There are five competitors in...read more

Wednesday 13 February 2019

North American Brass Band Summer School

The North American Brass Band Summer School (NABBSS) is offering the opportunity for players to enjoy a wonderful musical experience and to be part of the World-renowned Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. NABBSS was founded in 2014 and has gone on to attract participants from all over the World. It boasts...read more

Monday 11 February 2019

Patrick King announced as RWCMD Head of Percussion

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama are delighted to announce Patrick King as its new Head of Percussion. As Principal Timpanist with the WNO, Pat brings a wealth of first hand experience of the ever-changing world of classical music, to lead and inspire students. Kevin Price, Director of Music...read more

Sunday 10 February 2019

4 in a Row for Eikanger

Congratulations to Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag, who under the skilful direction of Reid Gilje are the winners of the 2019 Norwegian National Championships. Although placed 3rd in the own choice section of the competition, a resounding win on the set test meant the band took the title for a 4th successive year,...read more

Sunday 10 February 2019

Staffordshire strengthens the team

The Staffordshire Band are delighted to announce that a haul of new players have joined this successful, Midlands-based outfit, that came Runner Up at the First Section National Finals last September. Under its new Musical Director and hugely experienced bass player, Craig Williams, the Band over the past few weeks have...read more

Saturday 2 February 2019

Red Admiral Youth Academy fundraising for Instruments

The Red Admiral Youth Academy is trying to raise £1,500 to buy another 50 brass instruments for the children and communities of their local Croston, Mawdesley, Bretherton and Tarleton communities. A spokesperson for the organization stated, "We have spent all we can on brass instruments and are still short of 50...read more

Saturday 2 February 2019

Tabby Kerwin to take on judging role at Diggle

The Diggle Whit Friday committee has announced that Tabby Kerwin will take over the role as adjudicator for their famous contest this year. The appointment follows the sad death of Tabby’s husband Simon, who himself was the adjudicator at the event on a number of occasions. Commenting on the news, Tabby...read more


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