Published on March 11th, 2019
Twelve bands from the West of England Regional Championships secured their place in Torquay over the weekend for their ticket to the Nationals. Championship Section: Test Piece: Seascapes (Ray Steadman-Allen) Adjudicators: Major David Barringer MBE &... Read More →
Published on March 11th, 2019
It is with sadness that Sale Brass announce John Anderson’s decision to retire from conducting Sale Brass due to an ongoing shoulder injury. John leaves the band on a high after taking the band to win... Read More →
Published on March 11th, 2019
Following a rigorous appointment process at the end of 2018, Brass Bands England (BBE) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new staff members. The new expanded team has recently been exhibiting at the Regional... Read More →
Published on March 7th, 2019
The list of bands competing in the 99th British Open Spring Festival, taking place at the Blackpool Winter Gardens on May 18th, has been announced. The adjudicators teams for the day will be revealed as is... Read More →
Published on March 7th, 2019
Kidlington Concert Brass are delighted to announce they will be giving the world premiere of an exciting new major work for brass band. Since starting their own concert series four years ago, the band have striven... Read More →
Published on March 7th, 2019
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators and Hammonds Band have partnered their second test piece preview night and look forward to a further three partnership previews prior to the Spring Festival, British Open and lower section... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2019
Foden’s Band are in the process of raising £20,000 that it will cost to get the band 1207 miles to Palanga, Lithuania where they will represent England at the 2020 European Brass Band Championships. In order... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2019
A school brass band from Bournemouth that performed in front of King Olav of Norway, the Pope and on TV and Radio as well as entertaining AFC Bournemouth fans at Dean Court (AKA Vitality Stadium) in... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2019
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors has announced that, for the fourth year, it will once again be holding its National Conducting Competition. The final will take place on 8th June at Eccles Town Hall... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2019
Dereham Band and East Coast Brass’ Young tenor horn player, Dexter Speed has been invited to play with the National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain. Dexter (age 11) is a regular player with both the... Read More →