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Monday 9 July 2018

Netherlands National Test Piece Announced

It has been announced that the new set-work for the Championship Section of the Netherlands National Championships will be Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen's 'Old Blues Licked Up'. This follows the news that the original choice of 'Trajectum' by Rob Goorhuis, had been withdrawn by the NBK organisation. Announcing the new test-piece the NBK...read more

Sunday 8 July 2018

Foden's and the James Morrison Quartet

On the 15th July Foden's will appear in concert with the James Morrison Jazz Quartet at the RNCM commencing at 7.30pm. The Quartet is one of the World’s most in demand jazz ensembles comprising James Morrison as well as a trio of guitar, bass and drums. The group were formed...read more

Thursday 5 July 2018

The results are in for NYBBCGB 2019!

Brass Bands England is delighted to announce the results of the recent consultation on the future direction of the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, in addition to full details of the 2019 event. The consultation process, which was opened just over a month ago, received very...read more

Wednesday 4 July 2018

Kyle Blake joins Cory trombone team

Kyle Blake has become the latest player to join Cory Band, filling the seat recently vacated by its long serving 2nd trombonist, Gareth Robinson. Kyle was the principal trombone of the Championship Section City of Bradford Band, and will be moving from Yorkshire to South Wales in the near future in...read more

Wednesday 4 July 2018

18th visit for Foden’s at Armagh Summer School

Foden's tutors are once again looking forward to working on the Armagh Summer School for the 18th consecutive year. The course is always one of the year’s highlights for the tutors, which continues to grow each year and attracts over 90 players of various ages and abilities. Delegates can once again...read more

Tuesday 3 July 2018

'Brassed Off!' at the British Open

A special showing of the film 'Brassed Off!' accompanied live by Grimethorpe Colliery will take place at a concert on Friday 7th, the eve of the British Open Championships 2018. The event has been arranged by Symphony Hall and Grimethorpe thanks to an agreement with the Royal Albert Hall, Film4,...read more

Tuesday 3 July 2018

UniBrass heads to Bangor!

The UniBrass Organising Committee are pleased to announce that next year’s contest will be held on 2nd February 2019 at Bangor University. Once again university brass bands from around the country will be welcomed to Bangor to compete across two sections; the Trophy and the Shield. Full details about the...read more