Wednesday 30 August 2023

Brasshoppers grow in Sandhurst

Sandhurst Silver has made terrific progress with its ‘Brasshoppers Band’, which provides opportunities for nurturing the next generation of banding talent. Formed just before the pandemic it is now flourishing, having grown from 2 to 22 players. With a team of helpers who give up their time each week to support the...read more

Sunday 27 August 2023

National Exhibitors Confirmed

The National Championships of Great Britain has announced the extensive list of exhibitors that will be supporting the Sections 1-4 Finals 2023 on 16th and 17th September at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse. There will be a total of 22 exhibition stands in the Main Foyer and Istabraq Bar locations across the...read more

Sunday 27 August 2023

The Chronicles of Rothwell   

Rothwell Temperance Band is collaborating with critically acclaimed sound artist and audio producer Verity Watts in celebration of the band's colourful history. Verity is a former BBC radio producer, the founder of an award winning knitting brand and a hugely successful DJ. Verity approached Rothwell through its Musical Director, Dave Roberts...read more

Saturday 26 August 2023

2023 Victorian State Championships

Darebin City Brass — Preston Band secured a comprehensive win at the recent Victorian State Championship under the leadership of Musical Director Andrew Snell. The band won each of the four disciplines of hymn, set-work, own-choice, and march to take the victory from runners-up Footscray Yarraville City with Glenferrie Brass placed...read more

Saturday 26 August 2023

Open Champion Opens its Doors

On Wednesday the 6th of September, The Brighouse and Rastrick Band is once again opening its doors to the public, in order to offer a glimpse of the band’s preparations for the 2023 British Open Brass Band Championships. The Championships take place on Saturday September 9th at Birmingham Symphony Hall, where...read more

Saturday 26 August 2023

EABBA Extends Deadline

The East Anglian Brass Band Association has extended the deadline for entry to its Online Solo & Ensemble Contest. The closing date for entries has now been extended to 30th September. The adjudicator is Mark Wilkinson and prizes include a free lesson with one of the soloists from Foden's Band. The...read more

Saturday 26 August 2023

National Eisteddfod success for Hughes Brothers

Congratulations to the Hughes brothers for their category wins at this year's National Eisteddfod of Wales. Bass trombonist George won the Brass Solo 16-18 years. George is entering his final year at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester and is supported by the British Trombone Society through the BTS Instrument Loan...read more


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