Published on March 7th, 2017
After the last notes were played at the Yorkshire Regional Championships on Sunday, the numbers were added up and the final result was 218 good Yorkshire folk, who had registered to go onto the Stem Cell... Read More →
Published on March 6th, 2017
It is with deep sorrow that the BMP (Europe) Goodshaw Band have announced the death of player, Philip Taylor. A spokesperson for the band told A4B: ‘Philip was a much loved member and Soprano player within... Read More →
Published on March 6th, 2017
Championship Section Test Piece: Pageantry (Herbert Howells) Adjudicators: Stephen Roberts and Sandy Smith Results: 1. Black Dyke (Prof. Nicholas J Childs)** 2. Hammonds Saltaire (Morgan Griffiths)* 3. City of Bradford (Lee Skipsey)* 4. Brighouse & Rastrick... Read More →
Published on March 6th, 2017
The neighbouring villages of Woodfalls and Downton come together on Wednesday for an open rehearsal of two of the set works ahead of the West of England Area contest in Torquay. Woodfalls Band, conducted by Dr... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2017
UniBrass is looking for a new host university to take over the contest in 2019, after its second year hosted by the University of York. The successful applicant will hold the contest for two years, 2019... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2017
The Southern Counties Youth Band (SCYB) is returning to St Catherine’s School in Bramely this year for their third residential course from 10th – 13th April. This year’s course will be led by the renowned percussionist,... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2017
The Aldbourne Band is one of the latest recipients of the generosity of the patrons of The Blue Boar pub on the green in the picturesque village of Aldbourne in Wiltshire. Landlord and landlady Michael and... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2017
The week commencing the first week of May is Marching Band Awareness Week. Marching Band Activity United Kingdom has connected together all styles of bands across the United Kingdom. It’s been a roller coaster that has... Read More →
Published on March 2nd, 2017
Brass Bands England has announced the appointment of a Chief Executive with immediate effect. Andrew Coe joins the executive team on an interim basis in order to provide a focus to the organisations operational functions. Andrew... Read More →
Published on March 2nd, 2017
The bands of Yorkshire have a new temporary home this year, as the iconic St. George’s Hall is undergoing repairs and refurbishment. Of course, this is not the first time that the Yorkshire ‘Area’ has been... Read More →