Tuesday 28 November 2017

Willebroek are Belgian Champions 

Congratulations to Brass Band Willebroek and Musical Director Frans Violet on becoming the National Champion Band of Belgium. The Cultural Centre Zwaneberg in Heist-op-den-Berg was the venue for Willebroek's victory in the 39th Belgian National Brass Band Championships. It was a superb weekend, with nineteen bands, in 4 divisions, vying for the...read more

Tuesday 28 November 2017

James Fountain visits Stavanger  

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Principal Trumpet player James Fountain was the featured guest soloist at Stavanger Band's recent concert on Sunday 26th November, in Norway. James joined the Stavanger Band and conductor Adam Cooke to give a stunning performance of the virtuosic and ever popular Arutiunian 'Trumpet Concerto'. As well as orchestral...read more

Tuesday 28 November 2017

Scottish Festival of Brass Results

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL OF BRASS 2017 RESULTS SCOTTISH OPENAdjudicators: Steven Mead and Alan Morrison 1: Whitburn, Professor Nicholas Childs, 195 2: Co-op Funeralcare, Allan Ramsay, 194 3: Fountain City, Dr. Joseph Parisi, 192 4: Kingdom, Paul Drury, 191 5: Unison Kinneil, Raymond Tennant, 190 6: Kirkintilloch Kelvin, Charles Keenan, 189 7: Rainford,...read more

Tuesday 28 November 2017

AoBBA Regional test piece workshop  

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will present their annual Regional test piece workshop in January, which is free of charge for anyone who wishes to attend. It will be held after The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators AGM on Sunday January 21st 2018 at the home of Foden's Band, Bradwall...read more

Monday 27 November 2017

The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals Open Day  

The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals are holding a special Open Day at RAF Cosford near Wolverhampton on Wednesday 29th November. Ian Porthouse, Katrina Marzella, Richard Marshall, Nick Hudson, Simon Gresswell and Helen Varley will lead the day which will include masterclasses, workshops and full band rehearsals. The day...read more

Sunday 26 November 2017

2017 US Open Championship  

Atlantic Brass Band secured their first US Open victory in Illinois, winning the top prize of 00 and proved that their National Championship win earlier in the year was no flash in the pan. It was the first time the band taken part in the contest and their win will now...read more

Thursday 23 November 2017

A4 Brass Quartet launch inaugural composition competition

A4 Brass Quartet have announced the launch of their first ever composition competition, with a £600 prize fund up for grabs. The ensemble already have a busy concert schedule for 2018 and beyond, including a number of European performances, as well as many closer to home in the UK, including...read more


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