With the European Brass Band Championships (EBBC) set to take place this weekend in Birmingham, now’s your chance for an in-depth look at the Championship Section set test-piece, Saints Triumphant, written by Professor Philip Wilby. In a talk released on the Brass Bands England YouTube channel, the composer presents his...read more
Officials in Birmingham have extended a warm welcome to all participants and audiences travelling to the city this weekend for the European Brass Band Festival 2022. With ten events taking place across four days, and almost 70 bands featuring within the Festival, this once-in-a-decade event has been recognised by Arts...read more
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain recently enjoyed a very successful Easter course at Harrogate Ladies College. The band was led on this occasion by the Norwegian conductor Irene Anda with guest soloist Grethe Tonheim.
The course repertoire inspired by gender and ethnicity included works by William Grant...read more
Entries are now invited for bands wishing to compete at the 2022 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest which will take place at the Princess Alexander Auditorium, Yarm School Stockton on Tees on Sunday the 11th September.
Held the day after the British Open, the event continues to provide an ideal...read more
Respected musician Richard Evans sadly passed away today (Friday 22nd April), at the age of 87. Richard was one of the most colourful and flamboyant characters on the British brass band scene. With a unique ability to instil pride and passion into every player, he was ultimately the driving force...read more
Thursday 28 April 2022
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