French National Champion, Hauts-de-France, under the steady direction of Luc Vertommen secured victory at the 8th Flemish Open in Mechelen last weekend. Belgian National Champion, Brass Band Willebroek were narrowly beaten into second place, with fellow Belgian challengers Festival Brass Band in third.
Hauts-de-France performed the set-work, 'Goldhorn' by Simon...read more
Following a three-year hiatus owing to Covid the 94th Holme Valley Contest was back with a bang last weekend. Adjudicator Roger Webster was effusive in his praise for the competitors, awarding local favourites Hepworth the top section prize. The band was the clear victor winning the own choice test-piece on...read more
Safeguarding is an important priority for music-making organisations of all shapes and sizes but embedding good safeguarding practice into day-to-day activity, alongside a number of other demands and expectations, can be a challenge for any band.
Brass Bands England’s (BBE) new 'Check & Challenge' tool, developed in partnership with NSPCC,...read more
Tuesday 19 April 2022
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