Published on February 23rd, 2020
Final Thoughts & Prediction Wow, what an engaging contest on such a great piece. Every band here today has found music in it, but also found the difficulties of the piece. Props go to the Principal... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2020
Results: 1. Band 8 – BMP Europe Goodshaw 2. Band 14 – Skelmersdale Prize 3. Band 2 – Littleborough 4. Band 1 – Brindle 5. Band 13 – Morecambe 6. Band 12 – Golborne Brass Best Percussion – Band 1 – Brindle Best Trombone – Band 2 – Littleborough... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2020
Results: 1st: Uppermill 2nd: Valley Brass Haydock 3rd: Eagley 4th: Delph 5th: Old hall Brass 6th: Allerton Brass Winning conductor: Uppermill Winning Secretary: Uppermill Best Sop: Uppermill Youngest Player: 9 year old Marcus Atherton Eccleston Brass... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2020
Final Thoughts & Prediction Well, it’s been an interesting one here in the 1st Section today. Some of the bands here shone, while some struggled with the piece and it’s demands. Even right down to the... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2020
Result: 1. Hazel Grove 2. Lockstock Hall Memorial 3. Pilling Jubilee Silver 4. Darwen 5. City of Chester 6. Hoover Bolton Best Percussionists – Hazel Grove Opinion : So thats it, a fine contest, a spectrum of performances... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2020
Aberdeen’s Bon-Accord Silver Band are delighted to announce the launch of their brand-new website. Featuring news, reviews and events. The band hopes to increase its visibility in the local area and attract some new players to... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2020
Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop will be on the road for the next few weekends as they head to the various Regional Championships and local contests taking place over the next five weeks.... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2020
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors (NABBC) has announced that, for the fifth year, it will once again be holding its National Conducting Competition, with the Final taking place on 13 June at Eccles Town... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2020
Saxhorn Fest 2020 was held at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February. Now in its third year of existence, this fun and educational festival for Tenor Horn and Baritone Horn... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2020
TCTC Group Band are pleased to welcome back a player after 17 years away from the band. Jon Gibbs re-joins on Soprano enabling Tony Brookes to fill the Repiano seat. Both are past principal cornet players... Read More →