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Thursday 2 June 2022

Stubbs appointed as Geneva Young Ambassador

Geneva Instrument Group has announced the appointment of euphonium player Harry Stubbs as its latest Young Ambassador. Harry hails from Derby, from a Salvation Army background. He started playing cornet at the age of 4 before moving to Euphonium at age 11. He is currently studying Medicine at the University...read more

Thursday 2 June 2022

Bold as Brass

Held in association with Brass Bands England, The National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield will host the return of the 'Bold as Brass' contest later this month. The event celebrates the historic link between the industry and brass band music making and takes place on Saturday 25th June. There are...read more

Thursday 2 June 2022

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for Amersham

Amersham Band has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Amersham Band organisation is one from a total of 244 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious...read more

Thursday 2 June 2022

Return to Torquay for 2023 Regionals

The West of England Brass Band Association has announced that the West of England Regional Championships will return to the Riviera Centre in Torquay in 2023. The Assembly Hall at Lymington Road in Torquay will also be used for one section on the Saturday (as yet to be decided). The dates...read more

Thursday 2 June 2022

Beckley joins Kapitol Music Panel

Kapitol Promotions Music Panel has announced the appointment of Duncan Beckley. The panel is responsible for selecting the test-pieces for the Regional Championships and National Championship Finals of Great Britain. Duncan holds a degree in Music from Sheffield University, a PGC from Leeds University, and a MA in Education from...read more

Thursday 2 June 2022

BBCA Semi-finalists Announced

The Brass Band Conductors Association has announced the semi-finalists competing for the BBCA Conductor Competition title. The tweleve successful candidates are: Neil Brownless; Andrea Durante; Colum O'Shea; Ian Walshaw; Stuart Black; Kieron Howe; Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale; Alan Gifford; Davide Casafina; Carl-Emil Björklund; Boris Oppliger and Jack Capstaff. The competitors can be...read more

Thursday 2 June 2022

Cory given Queen’s Award

Cory Band has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. The Cory Band has been in existence since 1884 and from their base in Ton Pentre, South Wales their performances...read more