Tuesday 3 October 2017

Kingdom Brass make a long term link with Porthouse

Kingdom Brass has announced that they have formed a long term musical link with conductor Ian Porthouse. The Musical Director of Welsh band Tredegar will start work with the band in preparation for taking the band to the Scottish Championship in March 2018. Commenting on the new venture Ian said: "Having...read more

Tuesday 3 October 2017

Brighouse & Rastrick offer a free concert

The Brighouse & Rastrick Band will be hosting a short free concert and rehearsal next week on Wednesday 11th October, at the Brighouse Central Methodist Church. The main purpose of the night will be to showcase the Band on the upcoming test piece for the National Finals of Great Britain, Howard...read more

Monday 2 October 2017

University of Huddersfield appoint new Head of Brass

Brass players at the University of Huddersfield now have their studies supervised by highly experienced trombonist, Richard Ward. Richard is from Yorkshire and is a fourth-generation brass player. Having studied at Birmingham Conservatoire and the Royal Academy of Music he has now been a London-based trombone player for over...read more

Tuesday 26 September 2017

Death of Roy Bennett

Brass Band World is sad to report of the death of Roy Bennett (centre), who passed away peacefully in his sleep on 18th September. Beloved husband to Ursula, dad to Dawn and Mark, father in law to Frank and Jane and bampa to Tom, Kate, Will and Lucy, he was also...read more

Tuesday 26 September 2017

2017 Swiss Open Success for Burgermusik Luzern 

Brass Band Burgermusik Luzern has claimed the Swiss Open title at the KKL Concert Hall in their home city. The band convincingly beat their rivals, giving their conductor, Michael Bach his fourth Swiss Open win. The set-work was 'Metropolis 1927' by Peter Graham, with own-choice selections coming from a set of...read more

Tuesday 26 September 2017

Haverhill and Hutchinson Inspire 

Haverhill Silver Band were delighted to welcome Cory's principal cornet Tom Hutchinson as their guest soloist at their most recent concert performance at the Haverhill Arts Centre. They also gave the world premiere of a new work, 'Yompers' by composer Craig Sanders. The piece depicts the story of 45 Commando Royal...read more

Tuesday 26 September 2017

2018 Brass at the Guild

Entries from bands wishing to compete at the 2018 Brass at the Guild contest which also incorporates the British Open Youth contest are now being accepted. Organised by Lancashire Contests and with additional support from the British Open Championship organisers, the event takes place at Preston's Guild Hall on Sunday 28th...read more


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