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Wednesday 2 April 2025

Echoes of the Fjord

Details of the 2025 European Brass Band Competition’s Gala Concert have been revealed, themed as ‘Echoes of the Fjord’. The audience can expect to be taken on a musical journey through Norwegian folk music, with both traditional and new music on stage. Old folk tunes meet modern brass band sounds as...read more

Wednesday 2 April 2025

Hepworth teams up with The Albie Sugden Foundation

The Hepworth Band has announced that it will be teaming up with The Albie Sugden Foundation for a special charity concert at Christ Church, New Mill, Saturday 24 May 2025, 7pm. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer yet receives only...read more

Tuesday 1 April 2025

Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships

Congratulations to all the winners and gold award recipients at Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships which took place at the Bellshill Salvation Army Hall on the weekend. The full range of brass talent was on display as the young and more experienced players showcased their individual skills for the consideration...read more

Tuesday 1 April 2025

Cheltenham National Finals Dates Confirmed

Kapitol Promotions has announced the running order for the Sections 1-4 National Finals in Cheltenham over the weekend of 13th and 14th of September. Seventy-five bands from across the UK will be competing in the event at The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse in what will be a fantastic celebration of...read more

Sunday 30 March 2025

British National tests revealed

The Music Panel of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain has announced the test-pieces for this year’s National Finals at London’s Royal Albert Hall (11 October), and The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse (13-14 September). Celebrating two eminent composers’ significant anniversaries, Edward Gregson’s 80th birthday year and the 50th anniversary of...read more

Saturday 29 March 2025

B&R welcomes new Euph

Brighouse and Rastrick Band have recently announced the new signing of Angus Rittchie on the second euphonium chair. In a comment on social media a spokesperson for the band made the official announcement welcoming Angus to the band: “We’re delighted to announce the arrival of Angus Rittchie as our new Second...read more

Saturday 29 March 2025

Double signing at Flowers

Flowers Band has announced two additions to its cornet section. Ian Roberts joined the band as Assistant Principal Cornet in January, and brings a wealth of experience having previously been Principal Cornet and Soprano of the Tredegar Band, and Assistant Principal Cornet, Flugel, and Soprano Cornet of the Cory Band. Notable...read more