BBE was represented at a recent Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the contribution to the nation of the cultural arts sector. BBE Chairman, Mike Kilroy, and Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Crookston, were among the invited guests enjoying a day of music and sunshine in the presence of HM King...read more
Brighouse & Rastrick retained their Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday title performing 'Knight Templar' under the direction of Garry Cutt as the band claimed victories at Delph, Greenfield, Grotton, Lees & Springhead, Scouthead & Austerlands and Uppermill. It meant that the West Riding band banked approximately £9,500 in accumulated prize money
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Tickets for the 170th British Open Championships, which will take place at Symphony Hall in Birmingham Saturday 7th September go on sale from today. As in previous years members of the British Open and B:Music Loyalty Scheme will be able to purchase their tickets from 10.00am today (Thursday 30th May). The...read more
For the 20th time in 21 years Foden’s emerged as convincing overall winners at this year’s Tameside Whit Friday marches. Commenting on the band’s victory a spokesperson for Foden’s made it clear that the band did not take the success for granted and had thoroughly enjoyed the experience: “So that's Whit...read more
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is inviting applications to join its Board of Trustees. CEO Mark Bromley explained, “As a registered charity, we’re seeking dedicated individuals to guide us in fulfilling our mission with integrity and passion.” Responsibilities include shaping strategic direction, safeguarding the organisation’s values, ensuring financial...read more
The NYBBGB’s Children's Band is 20 years old this year and will be celebrating with a summer residential course concluding with a special concert at the Martin Harris Centre, Manchester. The Guest Conductor, Lynda Nicholson, is a familiar face, being an NYBBGB alumni herself as well as being the conductor of...read more
Friday 31 May 2024
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