The GUS Band has announced the appointment of Christopher Bond as their Resident Conductor and Musical Director.
The Cornishman completes the band's musical team that consists of Associate Conductor, Stephen Bell and Professional Conductor, Dr David Thornton. Speaking of his appointment, he said, "I'm looking forward to working with GUS....read more
President’s Awards were presented to two long serving supporters of the Scottish Brass Band Association during the recent Scottish Open Championships in Perth Concert Hall.
Stalwart of SBBA, Ian Gordon, received his award from SBBA president Carrie Boax and secretary Tom Allan in recognition of 60 years of service to...read more
Festival Brass are the winners of the Championship Section at the Belgian National Championships in Heist-op-den-Berg, under MD Steven Verhaert. Winning both the set-work, 'The World Rejoicing' by Edward Gregson and their own-choice selection of 'A Gabrieli Fantasy' later in the afternoon, the victory was undisputable with the defending champion...read more
After the Covid-induced hiatus, the return of the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition in July 2023 has been announced. After the triumphant inaugural incarnation (directed by John Miller and held at the Royal Northern College of Music in 2019) it will be held this time at the Royal Birmingham...read more