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Tuesday 30 July 2024

Victoria State Championships

Congratulations to Darebin City-Preston Band on winning the top section at the recent Victoria State Championships. The event was held last weekend in Hawthorn with Darebin retaining its title and reclaiming the trophy against strong competition from runners-up Gleferrie Brass. A spokesperson from Darebin commented on the success, “Darebin...read more

Monday 29 July 2024

Peck joins Easington

Easington Colliery has announced the signing of the experienced Bethany Peck on solo trombone ahead of the band's Royal Albert Hall National campaign in October. Commenting on Bethany’s appointment a spokesperson for the band said, "We're delighted to have such a talented musician and join us as we look forward to...read more

Monday 29 July 2024

Foden’s to visit South Korea

Foden's will travel for a ‘once in a lifetime’ trip to South Korea on 6th August to perform at the acclaimed Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival. A spokesperson for the band commented on the forthcoming trip, "We are grateful to the Jeju organising committee for the invitation to perform at...read more

Monday 29 July 2024

Heritage exploration for youngsters in Huddersfield

Children from rom Birkby Junior School, Mount Pleasant Primary School and Paddock Junior School in Huddersfield have taken part in a series of creative workshops commissioned by Brass Bands England. The initiative was supported in partnership with Heritage Quay and Shape North, aided by funding from the National Lottery Fund and...read more

Monday 29 July 2024

Binns returns to Milnrow

Milnrow Band has announced the appointment of Chris Binns as its new Musical Director. Chris started playing trombone with the band aged 13 before going on to play with Black Dyke and Grimethorpe Colliery Bands. He has enjoyed conducting success, leading Hebden Bridge to the Second Section National title in...read more

Monday 29 July 2024

Celebrating Forty years at Fairlop

Kevin Jordan's 40 years and counting of outstanding musical service to Fairlop Brass from Greater London was at the band’s recent ‘Brass on the Grass’ concert. Kevin was presented with a specially commissioned cake, made by the wife of the band’s solo horn player, to mark this significant milestone....read more

Monday 29 July 2024

Double Signing at Hammonds

The Hammonds Band has recently welcomed the signings of Jacob Hickson on second euphonium and Will Savage on percussion. Jacob is going into his final year at Huddersfield University and is also the solo euphonium at the Band of the Royal Regiment and a former 'Best Soloist' award winner at...read more