Wellington Brass won a sixth successive elite level national title in Manukau, New Zealand. Wellington’s win, under the inspirational leadership of David Bremner, was convincing as they won all three contest disciplines to give the widest overall points margin of victory since 2013. THe band built on a solid foundation...read more
The Leyland Band has signed Andrew Lofthouse on soprano ahead of its appearance at the forthcoming British Open Championships in Birmingham in September. The former principal trumpet of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, and lead trumpet in the Royal Air Force Squadronaires has also enjoyed a successful tenure...read more
National Champions Black Dyke Band has announced Phoebe Mallinson as its new flugel horn player. Phoebe is from Bradford and is a recent graduate from Chetham's School of Music where she studied trumpet for seven years with Tracey Redfern and Gareth Small. Before joining Black Dyke Phoebe enjoyed being a member...read more
The International Brass Band Summer School began yesterday (Sunday 28th July) in Swansea, which has this year has been blessed with glorious weather to match the magnificent music making. Course Director Prof Nicholas Childs will guide the band through a packed week of musical and non-musical activities, which will culminate in...read more
The 55 players of the National Youth Brass Band Wales have enjoyed a fantastic residential course under the baton of Dutch conductor Erik Janssen. The band principal players this year were: Principal Cornet: Erin Maloney (Flowers) Soprano: Solomon Maghur (Parc & Dare) Flugel: Sion Lloyd (Cwmtawe Brass) Horn: Carys Lewis...read more
The 10th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival and BAFTA award winning film 'Pride' is to be marked with a special screening with live musical accompaniment later this year. Tredegar Band, who provided a great deal of the original soundtrack, will appear at the event at Swansea Arena on Friday...read more
Haverhill Silver Band recently announced the winners of its annual awards: The Player of the Year for 2024 is Kate Llewellyn, Tom Willis was the recipient of the award for Most Improved Player and the Bandsperson of the Year was awarded to Adam Waterson. The Bandsperson of the Year was chosen...read more
Monday 29 July 2024
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