Sunday 12 March 2023

Camborne Wins the West

In a much anticipated return to the Riviera Centre in Torquay this weekend it was Camborne under the leadership of Ian Porthouse who won the day at the West of England Regional Championships. Adjudicators Morten E Hansen and Chris Jeans were clearly impressed with what they felt was a “strong field”...read more

Sunday 12 March 2023

Riverside Triumph in the North

Congratulations to NASUWT Riverside for the band’s victory in the Championship Section of the North of England Regional Championships. The Event took place at the Gala Theatre in Durham this weekend with nearly 40 bands across the five sections vying for qualification places. In the top section, under the skilled...read more

Sunday 12 March 2023

Foden’s Launches Composing Initiative

On International Women’s day (8th March) Foden’s Band released details of a major initiative supported via Arts Council England. The National Champions announced that the initiative is aimed at encouraging female composers to write for brass band. Commenting on the project Mark Wilkinson stated, “We are keen to open out opportunities for...read more

Sunday 12 March 2023

Spring Festival Competitors Announced

The list of competitors for the Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy have been confirmed by the event organisers. The event takes place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Saturday 13th May. The 2022 British Open test piece, 'The World Rejoicing - Symphonic Variations on a Lutheran Chorale' will...read more

Sunday 5 March 2023

Black Dyke Wins Yorkshire Regional Championship

Black Dyke emerged victorious at the Yorkshire Regional Championships today following the band’s top class performance of Philip Wilby’s ‘Red Priest’. Under the commanding leadership of MD Professor Nicholas Childs the band gave no hint of nerves, despite the curse of a number one draw. The audience and judges alike...read more

Saturday 4 March 2023

BBC features Cory Septet

Philip Harper and a seven-piece ensemble for Cory Band were featured on BBC Radio 3's 'In Tune' arts programme on Thursday last week. Following the appearance of the great Welsh operatic singer Bryn Terfel on St David's Day, presenter Sean Rafferty said that he was joined for the programme on 2nd...read more

Saturday 4 March 2023

Early Bird Offer for UniBrass Band Camp

UniBrass has announced that Band Camp is back for 2023. Designed to be different, Band Camp is a brass band summer school like no other, specifically designed for students and those aged 18-25. The next Band Camp runs from Wednesday 23 - Monday 28 August 2023. Led by esteemed music director...read more


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