Published on June 27th, 2019
Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Music and Wellbeing Unit have just released a detailed report on the benefits and challenges of playing in brass bands. With the help of Brass Bands England, Dr Michael Bonshor... Read More →
Published on June 24th, 2019
The World’s number one ranked band add to their collection of silverware by taking the inaugurals BrassBassTV Band of the Year contest. Results: Adjudicators: Jan De Haan, Tom Brevik, Reid Gilje De Haan/Brevik/Gilje/(Soloist*) = Total *only used... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2019
A 75-strong ensemble of French Horn players from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire surprised commuters at Birmingham New Street Station with a ‘flash mob’ performance on the main concourse at 6.15pm, Thursday 20 June. Conducted by Royal Birmingham... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2019
On Saturday 8th June, the National Association of Brass Band Conductors held their 4th annual Conducting Competition. Once again the competition attracted entrants from across the U.K. and Europe, with this year’s winner travelling all the... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2019
Saddleworth & Oldham District Open Championship: 1. Brighouse & Rastrick — £2,500 2. Oldham Band (Lees ) — £1,000 3. Fairey — £750 Local Championship 1. Milnrow — £750 2. Marsden Silver — £600 3. Uppermill... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2019
Just one short shower during the day at the open air Festival did not marr the traditional march through the village, nor the competitive Sections on the Contest Field by the competing Bands at the West... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2019
It’s awarded to only a handful of companies each year, but the creators of pBone – the world’s first plastic trombone which is played across the globe – can now boast their invention has Royal approval... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2019
Redruth Town Band have secured their third consecutive win, this time at Bugle in the 4th Section at the 95th Annual West of England Bandsmen’s Festival. On Saturday 15th June. Over 600 brass musicians marched through... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2019
The East Riding of Yorkshire band are delighted to announce the appointment of Frank Hoyland as Musical Director to take the band into the concert and contesting season. After a few years away from conducting due... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2019
Following the recent announcement that the Secretary of State for Education has granted Brass Bands England (BBE) a Body of Persons Approval (BOPA), which will alleviate the administration workload of its member bands in relation to... Read More →