BBE has announced that nominations for the 2023 Brass Bands England Awards are now being welcomed. In a statement BBE explained, “We are proud to recognise those individuals and organisations in the banding world that have made an exceptional contribution to brass banding. Be it through inspiring young people, tireless dedication,...read more
Amongst a turbulent weekend at the Midland Regional Contest this weekend, congratulations are thoroughly deserved by Championship Section winners GUS and the band’s Musical Director David Thornton. Adjudicators Stephen Roberts and Leigh Baker were suitably impressed stating that the performance was “stunning” and “full of musicality and character”.
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Congratulations to Foden’s on winning an unprecedented seventh successive North-West Regional Championship on Sunday. The competition across 5 sections took place in the now traditional home of the North West Area, Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, on Sunday 26th February with 77 bands performing to try and win qualification to the Finals...read more