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Monday 8 July 2024

Holland is new MD at Woodfalls

Flowers Musical Director Paul Holland has accepted the role of MD at Woodfalls Band. He takes over from Resident Conductor Ben Halstead, whom the band has thanked for what they descried as his "invaluable contributions in fostering the band's growth" in the past year or so. The appointment will see the...read more

Monday 8 July 2024

2025 Elgar International Festival of Brass

Following the success of the inaugural Elgar International Festival of Brass in Bromsgrove the year, the 2025 event will go ahead at the new venue of Malvern Theatres. It will take place on the weekend of 7th-8th June and will feature Black Dyke, Cory and Foden's Bands alongside an appearance from...read more

Monday 8 July 2024

Golborne Skydive Fundraiser

Brian Pennington, an 85-year old supporter of Golborne Band recently completed a skydive from 15,000ft to help raise funds for the band’s trip to the Cheltenham National Finals later this year. Brian is Golborne through and through and other than serving three years national service in the army, has spent from...read more

Tuesday 2 July 2024

Willebroek Academy set for the Summer

The fourth Brass Band Willebroek Academy will take place in Lier in Belgium from the 18th-23rd August. Those wishing to be part of a week of musical 'Time Travelling' have until Sunday 14th July to register. The two ensemble bands: Willebroek Academy NXT led by Nick Ost and Willebroek Academy Band led...read more

Tuesday 2 July 2024

Cory Solo & Ensemble Competition

Cory will host its inaugural Solo & Ensemble Competition on Sunday, October 20th at the West Monmouth School in Pontypool, South Wales. The event will offer a wide range of sections for all ages and abilities in an attempt to breathe new life into the once popular South Wales solo circuit. Accompanists...read more

Tuesday 2 July 2024

David Read MBE

Sadly, the well respected and much admired David Read MBE passed away on Thursday 27th June at the age of 90. Although born in South Wales, David and his family settled in Askern South Yorkshire during his childhood. It was here that his passion for brass bands was ignited. As a...read more

Tuesday 2 July 2024

Riverside Youth Celebrations

It was celebration time for members of Riverside Youth Band as the Inverclyde organisation staged its annual awards night and ceilidh. The event, which took place in the 68 Club, Port Glasgow, saw players honoured for their achievements during what was a busy and successful year, in which Riverside did the...read more