Commencing this autumn, The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) will begin a new conducting partnership with Foden's Band. The new initiative will enable the college's conducting students to gain valuable experience working with Foden's conducting team and, on occasion, to conduct the band.
RNCM Conducting Tutor, Mark Heron said:...read more
It has been announced that British Bandsman magazine has been sold by KGC Media Ltd., to International Brass Band Media (IBB) Ltd.
An announcement confirming the identity of the new Editor and other details of the publication's future, and that of SA Bandsman, is expected early next week in time for...read more
The organisers of the British Open wish to ensure that the position is clear with regard to the chosen Test Piece for this year's contest, 'A Brussels Requiem'.
“When the Test Piece was announced we advised that a number of minor cuts to the original score had been made...read more
St Dennis Band MD, Darren Hawken will become a Bard of the Gorsedh Kernow next month in recognition of his services to Cornish music. Darren will become one of 16 new people welcomed into the 500 strong Bardic College in an initiation ceremony that will take place on Saturday 1st...read more
Some wonderful memorabilia will be on show at the commemorative Besses Boys' Band 75th anniversary concert at the Bolton Victoria Halls on October 13th this year.
Formed in 1943, Besses Boys' Band was created as a feeder band to the senior Besses o' th' Barn Band, which this year celebrates its...read more
A new initiative led by Pontardulais Band hopes to inspire a new generation of brass and percussion players in West Wales through a series of workshops. In association with Create! Music Education and funded by a Ty Cerdd 'Music in Communities' grant the aim is to encourage youngsters to make music...read more
Saturday 25 August 2018
