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Saturday 26 October 2024

Gareth Owen takes on Grimethorpe flugel role

Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced that Gareth Owen has been appointed as the band’s Flugel Horn player. Gareth, a former student of the University of Huddersfield under Jim Shepherd and Phillip McCann, has an impressive track record with the band, having previously held the repiano cornet seat from 2000 to 2004,...read more

Sunday 20 October 2024

BBE 2024 Award Winners Announced

Brass Bands England (BBE) has revealed the winners of this year’s Brass Bands England Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made an exceptional contribution to the world of brass banding. The Awards were presented during a special ceremony on Saturday 19th October, at this year’s sold-out Brass Band...read more

Sunday 20 October 2024

GUS return for Sarah Lenton

The GUS Band has announced a welcome return to Sarah Lenton who will be joining the band on Solo Baritone. It is fantastic to be able to welcome back Sarah Lenton, who previously played with the band between the ages of 13 and 18. Having started playing at the...read more

Sunday 20 October 2024

Taylor celebrates 50 years at Fairey

Last night (Saturday 19th October) cornet legend Brian Taylor celebrated 50 years at Faireys with an anniversary concert at the Royal Norhtern College of Music. Led by musical director Phil Chalk and special guest conductor James Gourlay, the band delivered an emotional tribute to Brian, including the nostalgic Carnaval Romain, moving...read more

Saturday 12 October 2024

Powell-Jones wins Choir Scholarship

Young baritone player Neythen Powell-Jones has been awarded a music scholarship from the East Cornwall Bach Choir. The 12 year old plays several bands including Bodmin, National Childrens' Band of Great Britain and the Cornwall Youth Brass Band, as well as several music groups at Devonport High School for Boys, where...read more

Saturday 12 October 2024

3BA wins German Nationals

Congratulations to 3BA Concert Band on retaining the German National Championship title at the Stadhalle in Goppingen. They will now be invited to represent the nation at the 2025 European Championships in Stavanger. Led by Swiss conductor Corsin Tuor, high quality accounts of 'The Lost Circle' by Jan Van der Roost...read more

Saturday 12 October 2024

British Trombone Festival 2024

This year’s British Trombone Festival will be held from October 26-27th at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Confirmed artists and groups include: Peter Moore, Josh Cirtina, Bones Apart, Chris Augustine, GALSI, Callum Au, Emily White, Jeremy Price, RBC Jazz Orchestra and the RBC Brass Band conducted by Ian Porthouse....read more