Published on May 18th, 2018
Brass Bands England (BBE) announces that, due to forthcoming changes in the use of the building that currently houses the collection, the Brass Band Archive is to close in its current format with immediate effect. The... Read More →
Published on May 18th, 2018
Elland Silver Band once again broke the history books when they competed in the Senior Trophy contest for the first time in its history. The band was thrilled to be placed 3rd and promotion to the... Read More →
Published on May 18th, 2018
On Tuesday 15th May John Barber and Mark Wilkinson from Foden’s Band were invited by Her Majesty the Queen to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. The invitation followed a nomination from Congleton MP Fiona... Read More →
Published on May 17th, 2018
It is with sadness that Stockport Silver band announce they are to be made homeless from their band room under the iconic Stockport arches. The band, who for a number of years have been resident in... Read More →
Published on May 17th, 2018
Tickets will go on sale for the 166th British Open which will take place on Saturday 8th September at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, on Friday 18h May where the test piece will be Bert Appermont’s ‘s 2017... Read More →
Published on May 16th, 2018
Sunday 13th March saw youth and experience combine, with a fantastic joint concert between Leyland Band and Lancashire Youth Brass Band held in Chorley Town Hall. Prior to this performance, members of Lancashire Youth Brass Band... Read More →
Published on May 16th, 2018
Leigh Baker has announced that he has parted company with the Hepworth Band after a productive relationship, lasting just short of two years. During Leigh’s time with the band, the period saw several highly regarded performances both... Read More →
Published on May 16th, 2018
The winning composition to feature as this year’s BrassFestUK anthem, has now been released and published by Pennine Music. With the success of the inaugural BrassFestUK events held last year and along with it, the commissioned work to celebrate... Read More →
Published on May 14th, 2018
Blidworth Welfare Band are delighted to welcome two experienced players to their ranks in the form of Stephen Bennett who joins the band as Assistant Principal Cornet and Janice Gregory who joins the band on First... Read More →
Published on May 13th, 2018
Full results from the 2018 Spring Festival that took place in Blackpool on Saturday 12th May:- The Grand Shield Test Piece: The Triumph of Time (Professor Peter Graham) Adjudicators: Nigel Boddice & Garry Cutt 1. Hammonds... Read More →