Published on July 4th, 2017
Further information on Youth and Education events at the 41st Brass in Concert Festival have been announced by the event’s organising team. These popular events, comprising Workshops and Taster Sessions, will once again be an integral... Read More →
Published on July 4th, 2017
There was a fantastic day of banding at the recent Whiston Festival of Brass. The day went perfectly with the festival starting at 1pm. After the opening Ceremony by the Mayoress of Rotherham and a brief... Read More →
Published on July 3rd, 2017
The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain have announced that Geneva Instruments will no longer be sponsoring the contest series. Philip Morris, Director of Kapitol Promotions stated: “Unfortunately, this year we were unable to come... Read More →
Published on July 3rd, 2017
The 18th Festival of Brass, organised by Brighouse & District Lions, featured 22 bands with some stunning playing in the Town Hall Square. Playing to a record breaking crowd basking in brilliant Brighouse sunshine Milnrow Band... Read More →
Published on June 29th, 2017
Visitors and traders alike had a wonderful day at the BrassEx exhibition last Saturday. The event, devised by Sheffield-based Foundry Studios, and supported by BBE’s Rachel Veitch-Straw, aimed to offer information, ideas, and support for all... Read More →
Published on June 29th, 2017
Coleshill Town Band is delighted to announce that Alwyn Green has recently taken over the reins at Coleshill Town Band. A distinguished musician, Alwyn has already conducted his first concert at the helm for their recent... Read More →
Published on June 29th, 2017
The Brighouse March and Hymn Tune Contest is all set to take place this Sunday (2nd July) in Brighouse Town Hall Square, Bethel Street from 1pm. This year sees the event celebrating its 18th year and... Read More →
Published on June 28th, 2017
The response to the sheet music sales of sheet music sales of the Hymn tune ‘Manchester’ arranged by Andi Cook and published by Pennine music, has been fantastic. Over £1700 has been raised so far by... Read More →
Published on June 27th, 2017
BBE are delighted to announce the news, of a 46% uplift in their funding from 2014-2018 to 2018-2022 funding periods from Arts Council England. A spokesperson for BBE told A4B: ‘The next phase in the development... Read More →
Published on June 27th, 2017
Members of the Tullis Russell Band are now in the final preparation stages for what will be a truly remarkable world premiere performance of a new music entitled, De Profundis written by John Wallace CBE. De... Read More →