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Tuesday 26 July 2022

Turner passes the baton at Llywdcoed

Christopher Turner has announced that he is to step down as the Musical Director of the Llwydcoed Band. During ten years at the helm, Chris has not only over seen the band’s ascension to the Championships Section, but also their first qualification for the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall....read more

Monday 25 July 2022

Repertoire released for BBSS

This year’s Brass Band Summer School, taking place from 7th August at Harrogate Ladies’ College, culminating in a Finale Gala Concert on 12th August at St Wilfrid’s Church, has released some of the repertoire delegates can expect to work on during the week. Selected by Musical Director, Dr. Robert Childs,...read more

Wednesday 20 July 2022

New Heads of the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion at the RNCM

Congratulations to Kevin Gowland, Murray Greig and Simone Rebello who have been appointed joint Heads of the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion at the Royal Norther College of Music. In addition, Murray Greig, will also work as the new Director of Brass, complementing Kevin and Simone’s firmly established roles...read more

Wednesday 20 July 2022

River City Success for Wainwright

Andrew Wainwright has been announced as the winner of the River City Brass, 40th anniversary Composers Competition. Andrew’s composition, ‘Resilience’ was chosen as the winning work by esteemed adjudicators James Gourlay (Artistic Director of River City Brass), Dr. Peter Graham, Dr. Martin Ellerby and two members of RCB, Drew Fennel...read more

Wednesday 20 July 2022

Durham University Composition Competition

Durham University Brass Band has recently launched our annual composition competition for university students and recent graduates. As with previous years, this is a wonderful opportunity for students to compose a piece with a chance of £100 prize money plus publication and subsequent royalties, alongside their piece being premiered by...read more

Monday 18 July 2022

Wellington Brass Wins NZ Nationals

Wellington Brass retained their elite level National Band of New Zealand title for the fourth consecutive time in their home city on the weekend. Guided to victory for an 8th time since 2013 by MD David Bremner, Wellington Brass impressed in all three areas of the contest. The band received...read more

Monday 18 July 2022

Youth Champs 2023

Brass Bands England has announced that next year’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs), will take place at Stockport Grammar School, Greater Manchester, on Saturday 25 March. The Youth Champs takes place annually, each time at a different location, and is organised and managed by Brass...read more