Published on May 8th, 2018
The organisers of the 98th British Open Spring Festival have announced the full line up of bands for the contests which will take place at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on Saturday 12th May. The Grand Shield will... Read More →
Published on May 2nd, 2018
Yorkshire Imps are delighted to announce the appointment of rising conducting star Jack Capstaff, Jack was initially appointed to take the band to the Spring Festival but has impressed to such an extent that the band... Read More →
Published on May 2nd, 2018
Plans for the 6th Bolsover International Summer School to be held between the 22nd – 27th July are well under way Speaking ahead of the course Steven Mead told A4B: “I am looking forward to directing my first... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2018
The 8th Annual Slow Melody and Ensemble Competition will once again be held in the impressive Bandroom at Hade Edge on Saturday 16th June 2018. The event has become an established part of the Slow Melody... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2018
Brass players from across North Wales and Cheshire congregated at Abergele Youth and Community Centre on Saturday 28th April to participate in a Brass Band Workshop. Hosted by Abergele’s own band, Beulah Brass, the workshop was... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2018
It is with regret that scaba announces the cancellation of their Entertainment Contest, scheduled to take place on 20th May, due to lack of support. The contest had a confirmed entry of just 9 bands and... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2018
The South East Wales Brass Band Association Spring Festival, Welsh League Brass Band Contest, was held on Saturday 28th April 2018 at Willows High School Cardiff. Championship Section: Adjudicators: Dr Robert Childs & David Hirst 1.... Read More →
Published on April 27th, 2018
After their second consecutive win at the North of England area championships NASUWT Riverside Band are busy rehearsing The Triumph of Time for the Grand Shield contest on 12 May 2018. Due to a prior commitment... Read More →
Published on April 26th, 2018
West Midlands Brass Bands Association held their successful Solo Duet and Quartet Contest at Studley High School on Sunday 22nd April. The competitions drew entrants from over the whole age range and adjudicators Oliver Wilson and... Read More →
Published on April 26th, 2018
When two West of England bands, Aldbourne and Brunel Brass, got together to discuss ways in which they could collaborate to provide greater opportunities for their young players, the idea of the North Wilts Youth Band... Read More →