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Saturday 9 September 2023

Foden’s British Open Champions

The 169th British Open Championships, held in Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, on 9th September has been won by Foden’s Band. Musical Director Russell Gray led the band to its first Open victory since 2012 with a stunning performance of the set work ‘Sand and Stars’ by Thierry Deleruyelle. With a favourable draw...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Swiss Award for Arsene Duc

Valaisia Brass Band’s Musical Director Arsene Duc is to be presented with the prestigious Stephan Jaeggi Award by the Swiss Musicians Foundation. First awarded in 1962, it is given in recognition of a remarkable contribution made by a Swiss musician as a composer, arranger or performer. Arsene Duc has been the...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Crookston replaces Garman at Cheltenham National Finals

Kapitol Promotions Ltd has confirmed that Anne Crookston will replace Nicholas Garman as part of the adjudication panel for the Second Section National Final at Cheltenham on the weekend of the 16th & 17th September. Commenting on the appointment, Philip Morris, Managing Director, Kapitol Promotions Ltd explained, “Nicholas Garman has been...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Gray appointed as Minneapolis Pops MD

The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra has announced that Russell Gray will succeed Jere Lantz as the next Music Director and Conductor. Formed in 1950, the orchestra has formed an important part of the cultural life of the 'City of Lakes' in Minnesota ever since, giving performances to well over 25,000 concert goers...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Foden’s Youth gets ready for 2023-2024 Season

There’s just over a week left to complete the application for registration with this year's Foden's Youth Band. Formed in 2012, the band welcomes players aged 21 or under and grade 5 or above, from across the North West, Midlands, North Wales and Yorkshire to monthly rehearsals led by the National...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

BIC 2024 Judges Announced

The Brass in Concert Championship has announced the adjudication panel for the 46th event to be held at Sage Gateshead on Saturday 18th November, in association with Yamaha, Banks Group and World of Brass. The 'Quality of Performance' criteria will be judged by Howard Evans and Margie Antrobus, whilst 'Entertainment &...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Strawberry Field Bandstand Opened in Liverpool

The iconic Strawberry Field in Liverpool, made famous in the 1967 Beatles song, will remain a public venue providing live music performances with the opening of a brand new bandstand. It is a striking new addition to the south Liverpool visitor attraction, which has been owned by the Salvation Army since...read more