News

BBC Sounds of Brass

Published on April 3rd, 2018

BBC Sounds of Brass radio programme list – Sunday 8th April 2018 THJE BOMBADIER  (TJ Powell) Sun Life Stanshawe Band (Conductor Brian Howard) WORLD TOUR (Rodney Newton) Gosport Solent Brass (Conductor Colin Garner) SOFTLY AWAKES MY HEART... Read More


News

British Open Test Piece Revealed

Published on April 3rd, 2018

The organisers of the 2018 British Open Championship have announced thatthe set work for the 166th contest which is to be held at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on Saturday 8th September, will be ‘A Brussels Requiem’ by... Read More


News

Foden’s Heritage Website Launched

Published on March 30th, 2018

On the 27th March Foden’s Band held a ‘Heritage Concert’ and ‘Heritage Website Launch’ to a capacity audience at Sandbach Town Hall. The concert was a celebration of the bands history as well as marking the... Read More


Contests

Inaugural Scarr Bandstand Festival Announced

Published on March 28th, 2018

The Friends of Scarr Bandstand are pleased to announce the first of what they hope to be an annual open air entertainment contest at this wonderful historic bandstand in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, on the... Read More


News

Parsons Brought In At Brackley

Published on March 28th, 2018

Brackley & District Band are delighted to announce that Micah Parsons will be joining them as their new Musical Director. Micah is enthusiastic, energetic, motivated and ambitious, all qualities that are sure to push the band... Read More


News

Leyland’s Carter Receives Patron Award

Published on March 27th, 2018

Legendary Tuba star, Bill Carter, was the recipient of the Patrons’ Player of the Year award at Leyland Band’s recent matinee concert at Chorley Town Hall. Bill joined Leyland in 1987 and has variously occupied all... Read More


News

Dronfield Heading to Belgium & Cheltenham

Published on March 26th, 2018

Dronfield Genquip Band will once again be representing the region at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at Cheltenham Racecourse in September. After appointing their new musical director, Damian Wileman, last year, the band... Read More


News

Milton Keynes Duo Enjoy Regionals Success

Published on March 26th, 2018

Milton Keynes Brass and Bradwell Silver Band both achieved success at the London and Southern Counties Area Brass Band Championships on Sunday 18th March. Milton Keynes Brass were awarded third prize in a large field of... Read More


News

Carol Hirst Joins Foden’s

Published on March 20th, 2018

Foden’s are pleased to announce that Carole Hirst has accepted their offer to become the bands ‘Strategic Arts Funding Advisor’ Speaking about the appointment Mark Wilkinson commented ‘ We are extremely pleased that Carole has accepted our offer.... Read More


Back to Top ↑

123