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Tuesday 21 February 2023

‘Old timer’ returns to Dumfries Town Band

An old clock which was presented to a former member of Dumfries Town Band on the occasion of his wedding over 100 years ago has now been handed back to the band. The ornate wooden case wall clock was a gift from the band to a Henry Wells when he got...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Scottish Trio to join European Youth Brass Band

The trio of young Scottish instrumentalists who will be joining fellow musicians from across the continent to play with the European Youth Brass Band in Sweden in May are soprano player Gregor Koziel, cornetist Calum Blair and bass trombonist Mark Gammon. The three youngsters will represent their country with pride during...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

2023 BBNI Solo & Ensemble Results

There was a great weekend of inspirational tuition, discussions and playing on show as Downshire Brass hosted the Brass Bands Northern Ireland organisation's solo and ensemble contest and education day. Congratulations went to Elijah Smith from Comber Brass Youth, Hadyn McClenahan from Downshire Brass, and Hugh Davis from Stedfast Band who...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Blackpool Regional Line-Up Announced

The North-West Regional Championship will take place this weekend on Sunday 26th February at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool using the Opera House, Pavilion Theatre and Empress Ballroom. There are two qualification places on offer for the Royal Albert Hall in the Championship Section, in addition to the pre-qualified National Champion...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Welsh Open Entertainment Championship 2023

Congratulations to Ebbw Valley Brass on winning the 25th Welsh Open Entertainment Championship. The event was held in Newport’s Riverfront Theatre last weekend with MD Gareth Ritter leading the band to victory with their ‘Splish, Splash, Splosh’ programme. The band not only claimed the CISWO Challenge Trophy plus £1,000 first...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Area Preview at ODBBA

There will be a great opportunity to hear how bands are getting on with their preparations ahead of the regional area contests as they compete at the Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association (ODBBA) contest this weekend. 23 bands will perform over Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February at Wykeham Park...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Yorkshire Youth Band

The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band met earlier this month for the first tuition day of 2023. The band worked hard in preparation for its appearance at the Black Dyke Brass Festival at Huddersfield Town Hall in June. The day began with a full band rehearsal, followed by sectional work led by Richard...read more