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RESULTS: West of England Regional Championships 2019

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


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Sale Comes to An End for John Anderson

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


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New BBE Team Out in Force At The Regionals

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


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British Open Spring Festival Details Revealed

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


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Sketches of Shetland Premiere for Kidlington

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


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AoBBA and Hammonds Test Piece Preview Partnership

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


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Foden’s Best Foot Forward for the Europeans

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


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National Conducting Competition to Continue

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


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Bands Thrilled As Dexter Selected for NCBBGB

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


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