Published on October 15th, 2018
The Mbale Schools Band and Ugandan Brass in Uganda have announced Christopher Small as their first International Musical Director. The 28 year old Wigston Band Musical Director has taken up the role which will see him... Read More →
Published on October 15th, 2018
David W Ashworth is to step down from the role of MD after for successful years at Stalybridge Old Band. A spokesperson for the band told A4B: ‘The band’s Remembrance Concert will be the last appearance... Read More →
Published on October 15th, 2018
Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band Marks The 100th Anniversary Of The End Of World War One, With A New Release “Last Post Home”. The world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Band have released a new song to... Read More →
Published on October 10th, 2018
The fantastic surroundings of Rochdale Town Hall is once again the setting for the North West Area Brass Bands Association’s Rochdale Contest with the Great Hall providing over thirty bands with the acoustic challenge enjoyed by... Read More →
Published on October 10th, 2018
The Clinical Trial Company Group Band (TCTC Group Band) are proudl to announced their participation in the Blasmusik Festival in Ellmau, Austria. The TCTC Band is delighted to be participating in this year’s Alpine Brass Music... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2018
Besses Boys’ Band officially turn 75 on the 11th October 2018. The band have been busy with a suite of events marking their heritage year. At the beginning of the month, the band shared the stage... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2018
Foden’s would like to thank the large number of individuals and bands who have sent congratulation messages following their Nationals Victory last Saturday. Mark Wilkinson told A4B: ‘We have been over whelmed by the hundreds of... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2018
The organisers of the Brass in Concert Championship have announced that trumpet star Mike Lovatt is to present a masterclass on the Saturday of this year’s event at Sage Gateshead. Brass in Concert Chairman John Woods... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2018
Foden’s take the title of National Champions of Great Britain for the first time since 2012. Results: Test Piece: Handel in the Band (Dr Kenneth Downie) Adjudicators: Paul Holland, Alan Morrison, Luc Vertommen 1. Foden’s (Russell... Read More →
Published on October 5th, 2018
Milnrow Band and their Musical Director, Mark Bentham have parted company by mutual consent following a successful four year partnership. The band have enjoyed memorable performances and had notable success under Mark’s baton that include winning... Read More →