News

David Childs Hands Father The Flowers Baton

Published on April 25th, 2018

Dr. Robert Childs is to be appointed Musical Director of the Flowers Band following news that his son, David will relinquish his position as principal conductor following the band’s 50th Anniversary concert in Gloucester Cathedral on... Read More


Reviews

REVIEW: Fishburn Band Concert

Published on April 25th, 2018

Concert: Fishburn Band – Hartlepool Bombardment Memorial Conductor: Lewis Wilkinson Soloists: Keeley Brickle, John Gill, Joanne Behan, David Conway Venue: St Hilda’s Church, Hartlepool Date: Saturday 21st April On 21st April 2018, the Fishburn Band took... Read More


News

New Trio Arrived at Leyland

Published on April 25th, 2018

After a successful start to 2018 by qualifying for the National Finals once again, Leyland Band attracts a trio of new signings. Steve Ridler (Horn), Ryan Broad (Solo Cornet) and Ellen Sides (Percussion) all join the... Read More


News

Shirebrook Contest Draw Revealed

Published on April 24th, 2018

The draw for the increasingly popular Shirebrook Open Brass Band Entertainment Contest has been made. The start time will be 10am to accommodate the size of entry field. A spokesperson for the contest told A4B: ‘Any... Read More


Contests

BrassFestUK Launches Youth Contest

Published on April 21st, 2018

Having recently declared the winner of the BrassFestUK composition contest for the Anthem of 2018 as ‘Into the Future,’ organiser Rob Tompkins is now looking to add to the list of BrassFestUK events and has announced... Read More


News

John Packer Ltd Receives Queen’s Prestigious Award

Published on April 21st, 2018

John Packer Ltd has proudly received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. Announced officially on Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday on 21 April, the Queen’s Award is the highest official UK award... Read More


News

Knapton Departs Kippax

Published on April 20th, 2018

Kippax Band have announced that Ian Knapton will be stepping down from his role of musical director in the near future after 18 months in charge. Ian’s work commitments had started to mean round trips of... Read More


News

Gresley Colliery Youngsters Create A Buzz

Published on April 20th, 2018

Children from Pennthorpe School in East Sussex have joined forces with children from Gresley Colliery Youth & Training Bands to give their debut public performance. Brass Bands England, in partnership with Warwick Music Group set up... Read More


News

British Open Test Piece Now Available

Published on April 20th, 2018

The Test Piece for the 2018 British Open, A Brussels Requiem by Bert Appermont, is now available to purchase, with some small changes being made in agreement with the Belgian composer, for the 166th contest that... Read More


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