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Wednesday 15 January 2025

In Memoriam Elgar Howarth

The death has been announced of Elgar Howarth, one of the most significant figures to be associated with the 20th century brass band movement. He died on Monday 13th January, aged 89. Dr Robert Childs paid tribute to Howarth’s legacy stating: “Like many others I was saddened to hear that...read more

Monday 13 January 2025

Alder Valley announces link with Sir Brian May CBE

Alder Valley Brass has announced that it has secured ‘Royal’ patronage in the form of the band’s Surrey neighbour, Sir Brian May CBE, who has agreed to become the band’s new Honorary President. Sir Brian, lead guitarist with the world-renowned rock band Queen, responded to the band’s request stating it was...read more

Monday 13 January 2025

Friary supports MacMillan

The wonderful players of Friary Brass braved the elements at Camberley's Meadows Shopping Centre prior to Christmas in order to provide festive cheer for shoppers. The warm-hearted (though icy-fingered) carolling session raised £1,135 to be split between Macmillan Cancer Relief and band funds. The amount was over double any...read more

Monday 13 January 2025

Forty Years at Fairlop

Fairlop Brass enjoyed a full and fruitful festive season supporting a number of community events as well as raising funds for local charities. December was bookended by two particularly special events, beginning with entertaining visitors on the Ongar to Epping steam railway. A spokeperson for the band explained, “Some of the...read more

Monday 13 January 2025

Inaugural Success for EIBB Winter School

The Elgar International Brass Band Summer School recently hosted its inaugural Winter School. The four-day Winter course was took place at Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire, with over 30 delegates taking the opportunity to work under Flowers MD, Paul Holland and his team of tutors: Mark Wilkinson, Chris Thomas, Les Neish, Daniel...read more

Sunday 12 January 2025

UniBrass Adjudicators Announced

The UniBrass Foundation has announced the adjudicators for the forthcoming UniBrass Championships at Cardiff University on Saturday 15th February. The Trophy Section will be adjudicated by Foden's principal cornet Mark Wilkinson and Ailsa Russell, the solo horn of Cory Band. The Shield Section will be adjudicated by composer and conductor Christopher...read more

Sunday 12 January 2025

Yorkshire Area Details Announced

The Yorkshire Regional Championship will be held at Huddersfield Town Hall on the weekend of the 1st and 2nd March, with tickets going on sale tomorrow (Monday 13th January). 54 bands will take to the stage across five sections. In the Championship Section two bands will join Black Dyke (pre-qualified) to...read more