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Tuesday 25 June 2024

RWCMD Honorary Fellowship for Childs

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has announced that David Childs will be made an Honorary Fellow. This recent accolade is the latest in what has been a very successful year for the euphonium virtuoso. Earlier this year he became a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of North...read more

Tuesday 25 June 2024

Sparke Test at 2025 Youth Champs

Following a post-pandemic break from the customary test piece, the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, Youth Champs, has reinstated its Championship section test piece for the 2025 event. Youth Champs is organised by Brass Bands England (BBE) and is held annually at different locations across England as a...read more

Tuesday 25 June 2024

Double Delight for Paris

Renowned Belgian musicians Glenn Van Looy and Tim De Maeseneer will be joining the Paris Brass Band as Musical Directors. Following the departure of Laurent Douvre a spokesperson for the band stated, "All the musicians welcome Glenn and Tim and we cannot wait to start working alongside them." In addition to demanding...read more

Tuesday 25 June 2024

Bryan Allen stands down from Whitburn

Whitburn Band has announced the departure of Bryan Allen as its associate conductor. Bryan has been part of the band’s conducting team since May 2019 and has played a pivotal role in its successes ever since. He led Whitburn in concerts in Germany and France during his tenure and conducted at...read more

Tuesday 25 June 2024

‘Of Good and Pure Souls’

Jimmie Charles’ recent 80th birthday, as well as his 64 years loyal service with Foden's, was celebrated and commemorated with a composition from the pen of Andy Scott. Commenting on social media, a spokesperson for the band explained how Jimmie came to be associated with the band: “Jimmie was born into...read more

Tuesday 25 June 2024

Irwin leaves B&R

Brighouse and Rastrick has announced the departure of Martin Irwin from the band. Martin has given a total of 17 years of service to the band, during which time he has won every major contest, some on several occasions, and has solidified his standing as one of the greats on both...read more

Saturday 22 June 2024

2024 BBE Conference

The Brass Band Conference is an annual event and awards ceremony providing an unmissable opportunity for brass banders from across the country to learn, share and network. This year’s conference will be held at China Exchange, London on Saturday 19 October 2024 on the theme of Creative Communities. Conference tickets are...read more