Thursday 4 May 2023

2023 European Solo Competition

Thibaut de Bont, a 20-year-old Belgian baritone player was awarded first prize in the final of the 2023 European solo Competition. The event was held at Malmo's Palladium Theatre and judged by an international jury of Allan Withington, Olle Elfstrom and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler. Thibaut is a third-year student at the...read more

Thursday 4 May 2023

New President at Foden’s

Foden’s has announced that well-respected and globally recognised composer Paul Mealor will become the band’s new President. Band Chairman John Barber commented, “We are delighted that Paul has accepted our invitation to become the President of Foden's Band. We have long admired Paul's work and are delighted that as a...read more

Saturday 29 April 2023

Foden’s Celebrates King Charles III in Norwich

In just over a week, Foden’s Band will be travelling across to the magnificent St Andrew's Hall in Norwich for a special concert on Sunday 7th May at 3pm to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III with a programme of patriotic music (from Handel to Howells), a grand 'Last...read more

Saturday 29 April 2023

James Honoured for Valuable Service

Guy James, Musical Director of the Yarnton Band for over 25 years, has recently been honoured by the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire for his outstanding contribution to the community. The focus of the annual awards this year was on youth projects associated with Music, Arts and Education, with Guy's outstanding...read more

Saturday 29 April 2023

Brighouse Soundtrack nominated for FOCAL Award

'Echoes of the North: Four Chapters in Time', an evocative silent film accompanied by an original brass band score performed by British Open Champions, Brighouse & Rastrick Band, has been shortlisted for a prestigious FOCAL International Award. The 20th FOCAL International Awards celebrate the very best use of archival footage...read more

Saturday 29 April 2023

Haverhill to celebrate the Coronation at Newmarket

Haverhill Silver Band is looking forward to performing at Newmarket Racecourse on the Coronation weekend. The band will play at a special celebration on Saturday 6th May combining the Coronation of King Charles III with the three-day QIPCO Guineas Festival. The racecourse will be themed to reflect the day and...read more

Saturday 29 April 2023

Entries Invited for Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

Entries are now welcomed for the 2023 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup competition which will take place at the Princess Alexander Auditorium, Yarm School in Stockton on Tees on Sunday 10th September. There are generous cash prizes on offer with a prize pot of over £8,000, with the podium finishers winning...read more


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