The Iles Medal, awarded by the Worshipful Company of Musicians, was established in 1947 by John Henry Iles, a Pastmaster of the Company, and is awarded annually to musicians who have made a significant contribution to the brass band movement.
The Company has announced that the recipient of the medal...read more
Cory's regular concert in Bradford on Avon last weekend marked the last official appearance of the band’s principal Eb tuba player Simon Howell. Simon has enjoyed a hugely successful 15-year stint with the World’s number 1 ranked band, performing all over the globe and winning everything there is to win....read more
The Brass Band Conductors’ Association has announced the return of its ‘live’ flagship conducting competition in 2022 which returns to Eccles Town Hall on 18th June. Candidates are asked to submit their video entries by the close of 14th April for shortlisting, from which 12 semi-finalists will be invited to take...read more
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain celebrate its 70th anniversary this year is trying to link up with as many former alumni as possible. Funding Development Manager Louise Shaw, stated, "We've been working hard to connect with former members and associates of the band. The results have been...read more
The line-up of competing bands that will take part in the Yorkshire Regional Championships at Huddersfield Town Hall on the weekend of the 5th and 6th March has been announced.
Saturday begins with the Second Section at 9.30am, followed by Third and Fourth Sections respectively. Two bands form each of...read more
Sunday 27 February 2022
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