Published on November 20th, 2018
Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced that it is recruiting two new staff members, with the successful applicants due to take up their posts early in 2019. Based in its National Office in Barnsley, the part-time... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2018
Crofton Silver Band is pleased to announce three new signings to herald its arrival into the first section for the first time in the band’s 144 year history. On the back of excellent results at the... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2018
Wins for Ratby, Hade Edge, Horbury Victoria, Tendring Brass & Whitwell band at the LBBA Contest, held in Loughborough. Championship Section Adjudicator: Alan Morrison Trainee Adjudicator: James Holt 1. Ratby Co-operative (Mareika Grey) 2. Derwent Brass (Jack... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2018
The Cory Band under Philip Harper’s leadership once again take the Brass In Concert crown. Nick Grace & Rieks van der Velde (Music Quality of Performance) Chris King (Programme Content) Jeremy Wise & Terry Carter (Entertainment... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018
In 2016 Foden’s were successful in an application to Arts Council England through ‘Grants for the Arts’ for a ‘Three Year Strategic Music and Audience Development Plan.’ Included in the application was a plan to run... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018
Rivington and Adlington Band are pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Thomas as their new Co-conductor. The band have been lucky in the past to secure the services of two conductors and following the departure... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2018
Fishburn band announce the sudden death of the Vice President, friend and stalwart, Billy Elliott. Billy, aged 71, a long time supporter and a man with extraordinary skills for fund raising, died in hospital, today, the... Read More →
Published on November 12th, 2018
If you’re off to the LBBA Contest in Loughborough this weekend, then be sure to pay a visit to the Pennine Music & Brass Band Music Shop trade stand to stock up on music ahead of... Read More →
Published on November 12th, 2018
On Saturday the 3rd of November 2018, Redruth Town Band competed in the 4th Section at the 72nd Annual Southwest Brass Band Associations Annual Championships held at the Riviera Centre, Torquay. This marked their debut appearance... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2018
It has been announced by his wife Tabby, that the well-known and respected composer, conductor, tuba artist and Bandmaster of the Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers, Simon Kerwin, died peacefully on Wednesday 7th November 2018... Read More →