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Wednesday 1 November 2017

2018 Spring Festival Test Pieces Announced

The British Open is pleased to announce the Test Pieces for next year’s Spring Brass Band Festival to be held at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool on Saturday 12th May . The Test Piece for The Grand Shield will be Professor Peter Graham's 'The Triumph of Time' with...read more

Wednesday 1 November 2017

Brass at the Guild 2018

The organisers of the 2018 Brass at the Guild are delighted to announce the adjudication panel who will oversee the five sections. The esteemed judges will be Paul Andrews, John Doyle, Chris King, Helen Varley and Thomas Wyss. Bands are reminded that entries are now welcome for the five...read more

Sunday 29 October 2017

Best of British in Tokyo

Professor Nicholas Childs, Musical Director of the World famous Black Dyke Band has once again took his baton to Tokyo for the 'British Brass' concert series, held in the magnificent Maeda Concert Hall. Senzoka Gaken College gave their latest performance to a capacity audience and featured over 140 brass and percussion...read more

Sunday 29 October 2017

Wychavon Festival of Brass 2017

Following an action packed day of brass band entertainment at its best in Wychavon on Saturday, Llwdcoed Band under the expert guidance of MD Chris Turner were awarded first place by Adjudicator Dr Robert Childs. The band took home the Evesham Town Cup winner's trophy and £1,250 in prize money. Ebbw...read more

Saturday 28 October 2017

Star line up for Manx charity performance

Rushen Silver Band in the Isle of Man held a concert on 21st October with star guests in the form of conductor Richard Evans and soloist Bobby Corkish from The Fairey Band. The whole event was funded by the Alistair Drinkwater Memorial, set up in memory of band member Alistair Drinkwater...read more

Thursday 26 October 2017

Help Amersham build their Bandroom

Amersham Band are in the process of constructing a new band room and need your help to access a £25,000 Aviva Community Award. Phil Speechley, a long serving bass player and spokesperson for the band, told BBW: "We have a site and planning consent for the new band room, all...read more

Thursday 26 October 2017

SBBA recognise 60 years of dedication

The Scottish Brass Band Association has awarded Stuart McNab, Musical Director with Creetown, a special honour in recognition of his services to brass bands spanning over 60 years. Stuart began his playing with Kirkintilloch before leaving to start work as a teacher at the Douglas Ewart High School in 1983 and...read more