Thursday 14th March saw the Fifth Floor at Blackpool Tower host Freckleton Band, joined by drag artists Len Blanco and Donna Trump, for a night of big brass numbers, comedy skits and glamour. This was the first performance from BBE’s Elevate programme, and everyone is now eagerly awaiting the second.
The laughter,...read more
The adjudicator for this year’s Northern Counties entertainment contest will be Chris Robertson, solo euphonium with Brighouse and Rastrick Band. The event, which is sponsored by Besson and Band Supplies, will take place on Sunday 19 May in the North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth.
The contest will be pre-drawn and...read more
The final selection has made by the EBBA Music Commission for the 9th European Composer Competition at Palanga Concert Hall on Thursday 2nd May. The three finalists are: Dupertuis Gauthier (Switzerland), Jack Ledger-Dowse (England) and Lennert Van Laenen (Belgium).
Dupertuis Gauthier from Switzerland has written 'Magdalena'. The 26-year-old holds a Master's degree...read more
The deadline for applications to attend the Scottish International Tuba Festival is on Sunday (31 March). The event from 21 to 27 July at St Mary's Music School, Edinburgh, is an intensive 7-day course which will deep dive into the nuts and bolts of becoming a successful professional tubist, looking at...read more
Last weekend’s event in the Bellshill Salvation Army Hall featured over 25 soloists and 16 ensembles vying for the Junior, Intermediate and Youth titles. Adjudicator for the day-long competition was renowned trombonist, tutor and musical director Brett Baker. Pianist Gina Baker provided the accomplished accompaniments to the soloists. Many thanks to...read more
Monday 1 April 2024
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