The Lewis-Merthyr Band from Rhondda, South Wales are currently undertaking in-depth research into the band’s history, and this week uncovered a royal gem in the form of some previously unknown Pathé newsreel footage band’s antecedent, the Cymmer Military Band, parading before HRH Edward, Prince Of Wales (later King Edward VIII) on...read more
Fortunately the weather did not spoil this fantastic Regional qualification contest, with Peggy Tomlinson and the committee making the right decision in allowing the competition to go ahead at Huddersfield Town Hall this weekend.
One band that will certainly share this view-point is Black Dyke, and M.D. Professor Nicholas Childs, who clinched...read more
It is with great sadness that BBW reports the news of the death on 1 March of the former Cory Band principal cornet player for 20 years, Ian Williams, aged 52.
Ian, who had been in intensive care in hospital following a heart attack two weeks ago, was regarded across the World...read more
For the very first time a local radio station will be at the site of the Midlands Area Brass Band Championships on the weekend of 10th & 11th March 2018 offering live coverage from inside the Bedworth Civic Hall. You’ll be able to tune in from 9am on both days at...read more
The South West Brass Band Association recently held their annual Mid-Winter Workshop, with help from members of the Cory Band, at West Buckland School, near Barnstaple.
Helped by support from Arts Council England, Co-op Funeralcare and North Devon Music Centre who nominated a number of students for participation, 120 delegates were...read more
Brass Bands England is helping promote 'Battles Over', the country's tribute to mark the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War. 'Battles Over' on 11th November will mark the day exactly a century ago when the guns fell silent at the end of World War One.
BBE stated:...read more
Ursula Jones, the widow of the legendary British trumpet player Philip Jones, will host the inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition in partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music in July 2019. The aim of the competition is to bring together young brass quintets to showcase excellence and enterprise...read more
Sunday 4 March 2018
