Published on May 2nd, 2017
Following the recent announcement of Jon Hammond as the new Principal Cornet at Rothwell Temperance Band and the return of bass trombonist Glyn Thompson, the band has now released the news that one of its longest... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2017
The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) has announced details ahead of the 2017 Festival of Brass which will take place at Perth Concert Hall over the last two weekends in November. The 15th running of the... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2017
Enderby Band is pleased to announce a new look euphonium line. Susanna Blamire joined the band just before the Regionals contest in March and she has recently been joined by Bob Stradling. Having spent most of... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2017
Moulton 77 Brass Band is pleased to announce their new MD, Colin Jones. Colin’s playing career started on baritone in the bottom of the 4th Section with rapid progression through the sections and he played in... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2017
Everything is ready for the off at the 53rd Annual Buxton Brass Band Festival being held at the Pavilion Gardens Buxton on Sunday, 7th May. Commencing at 10am, Steve Pritchard-Jones and Mark Wilkinson have the task... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2017
In the latest in a stream of collaborations and performance opportunities facilitated by Brass Bands England, musicians representing at least 10 local bands are expected to share centre stage this Saturday (May 6th) in Sheffield. The... Read More →
Published on April 26th, 2017
The organisers of the 97th British Open Spring Festival have confirmed the full line up of bands that will compete at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on Saturday 13th May. Following the withdrawal of Vernon Building Society Poynton... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2017
The Rothwell Temperance Band is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Hammond as its new principal cornet. Former Principal Cornet and Drum Major of the King’s Division Band and long-time soprano cornet player at Rothwell,... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2017
BBC Sounds of Brass radio programme list – Sunday 30th April 2017 Celebrating the Centenary of The Grimethorpe Colliery Band THE DIPLOMAT (George Allan) NABUCCO OVERTURE (Giuseppe Verdi arr. William Rimmer) Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band... Read More →
Published on April 24th, 2017
The organisers of the Brass in Concert Championship, to be held on Sunday 19 November in association with Yamaha, Banks Group and British Bandsman, have announced the draw for this year’s event. The draw was held... Read More →