Thursday 14 October 2021

NIBA Championships

The 103rd North of Ireland Bands’ Association contest will take place at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh on Saturday 16th October. Professor Roger Webster will be adjudicating, enjoying performances of George Lloyd’s ‘Royal Parks’, ‘Three Extraordinary Journeys’ by Phillip Sparke and Christopher Bond’s ‘Neverland’ from the Championship, Second and Third...read more

Thursday 14 October 2021

Solo horn swap at Whitburn

Whitburn has announced the appointment of Andrew McMillan as its new solo horn. The talented 18-year-old moves from the 1st horn role which he has held since joining the band earlier this year. In spite of his youth Andrew has all the necessary qualifications and experience required including being the current...read more

Thursday 14 October 2021

New MD for Enderby

The Enderby Band has announced the appointment of Steve Phillips as its new Musical Director. Steve boasts a Salvation Army background and Batchelor of Arts and Master of Arts from the University of Salford and has spent extended spells living abroad with his career as a School Principal and Inspector. He...read more

Thursday 14 October 2021

City of Bristol Reach for the Skies

High ambitions see City of Bristol Band reach for the skies with their concert and contesting return this month, including performances for television, a major concert project, BBC radio broadcasts and participation in the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass As with most bands, City of Bristol have been in something of an...read more

Saturday 9 October 2021

Austrian Nationals 2021

The 2021 Austrian National Championship will take place on 7th November at the Marchtrenk Kulturraum in Linz. Three bands will battle for the National title and invitation to represent the country at the 2023 European Championships. Brass Band Froschl Hall, R.E.T. Brass Band and defending champion Brass Band Oberosterreich will be...read more

Saturday 9 October 2021

Kirsty Abbotts leaves Carlton Main Frickley

Kirsty Abbotts has announced that she will be stepping down as Principal Cornet at Carlton Main Frickley, a role that she began 19 years ago in 2002. During her time with the band the Geneva Instruments Artist has led the band with distinction winning 17 individual solo awards for her contest...read more

Saturday 9 October 2021

Brass in the Wire Cancelled

Lancashire Contests have announced the cancellation of the 2022 Brass in the Wire Contest, which was due to have taken place in January. After a great deal of discussion regarding Covid-19 safety and financial feasibility it was felt that the contest could not be held. The event will return in January...read more


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