Britain’s foremost contemporary composers have been revealed today, with thirty composers nominated for the British Composer Awards, spanning 33 works across 11 categories.
From a community project exploring the refugee crisis and featuring Donald Trump quotes, to a work examining societal perceptions of women through the metaphor of birds, to a...read more
It was with great pleasure and excitement that Grimethorpe Colliery Band announced that they will be conducted by Captain Sam Hairsine of the Royal Marines at this year’s Brass in concert championships. The band have already enjoyed working with Sam earlier this year and now look forward to him preparing them...read more
Brass Factor 2017, has pledged to support local Wetherby based charity, Martin House Hospice. The charity provides family led care for children with life-shortening illnesses in Yorkshire. It is a vital place where families can come and stay to find much needed support, respite and practical help.
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Elland Silver Youth Band are delighted to announce they have been awarded a grant of £2000 from the Community Foundation for Calderdale.
The grant has been funded through the Kathleen Mary Denham Legacy to contribute towards the costs of financing the youth bands trip to the European Youth Band Championships in...read more
The NIBA Championship celebrated their centenary on 20th October at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh last weekend, with brass bands featuring at the forefront of the event.
The Championship Section was of a great standard, although for adjudicator Derek Broadbent, the clear winners by a three point margin...read more
Thursday 26 October 2017
