Sunday 22 October 2023

Anyone can put on ‘The Wrong Trousers’

At the recent Brass Bands England Conference in Huddersfield, James Parkinson of the WFEL Fairey Band gave a presentation to showcase the exciting potential for bands to reach out to new family audiences through a production of 'Wallace & Gromit — The Wrong Trousers', an incredible Aaardman stop-motion comedy film. To mark...read more

Sunday 22 October 2023

SBBA Life Membership for BBE CEO

BBE's CEO Kenny Crookston was one of three players honoured recently by the Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA), marking over 50 years of service to brass bands. Joining Kenny were fellow members of Newtongrange Silver Band, Graham Fletcher and Angus Edmond, with the trio receiving their SBBA Life Membership medals at...read more

Sunday 22 October 2023

Lottery boost for Forfar Instrumental concert

Forfar Instrumental Band’s annual concert and awards ceremony last night (21 October) was a time for extra celebration as the band has just been granted £9000 by the National Lottery Community Fund. The concert at the East and Old Parish Church in Forfar, also featured the debut appearance of the Forfar...read more

Sunday 22 October 2023

National Victory for Black Dyke

Yesterday (Saturday 21st October) twenty bands performed Edward Gregson’s test ‘Of Men of Mountains’ at the capital’s Royal Albert Hall, to an extremely appreciative audience. Following a unique start to proceedings, that saw identical twin sopranos Classical Reflection performing the National Anthem, the performances got underway with each band vying to...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

170th Anniversary Walk for Bluecoats

2023 marks the 170th anniversary of City of Chester Bluecoat Band. To commemorate the occasion members recreated the 'wall walk' that the Bluecoats School Band from which they originate took every Sunday morning. The City of Chester Bluecoat Band originated in the period 1832-40 as a fife and drum ensemble attached...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

40th Celebrations for Friary

Friary Brass recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a packed Concert at Trinity Methodist Church in Woking. Music ranged from popular classics like William Himes' 'Procession to Covenant' and Darrol Barry's 'A Salford Sinfonietta' to pop hits such as Lionel Ritchie’s ‘All Night Long’, which enabled the crowd to enjoy the...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

Pre-Nationals Open Rehearsals

Ahead of the Championship Section National Finals on Saturday many of the competing bands are opening their doors as they make their final preparations. Below is a list of where you can hear a few preview performances of Edward Gregson’s test ‘Of Men and Mountains’. Wednesday 18th October:Black Dyke8.00pmMorley Town Hall Brighouse &...read more


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