Following discussions with the competing bands, and detailed consideration of the potential constraints and safety measures required as a result of the Covid 19 situation, the organisers of the British Open Brass Band Championships have made the decision to postpone the 2021 contest, which will now be held 23 January 2022...read more
The deadline has now passed for the prestigious BrookWright International Brass Ensemble Composition Competition 2021 and a remarkable 92 entries have been received from all over the world, exactly the same number as entered last year’s brass band composer contest. The competition was open to composers and arrangers of any age...read more
The Brighouse & Rastrick Band is inviting past registered playing members to join a Reunion Band to feature alongside the current Band at their 75th Massed Band Anniversary Concert to be held on the 23 October 2021 at Huddersfield Town Hall.
The Band’s aim is to celebrate its past and present...read more
As the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain meet for their summer courses three members of the team are working extra hard. Brett Baker (trustee), Mark Bromley (Chief Executive Officer) and Richard Milton (Operations Manager) having been collectively running 270 km to raise funds for bursaries.
Brett Baker said,...read more
Foden’s has announced that the band will be hosting this year's 'pre-contest' preview evening for the 2021 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain on Friday 1st October at Regent Hall, London.
As has been the tradition in previous years, the band is also thrilled to welcome Bruce Broughton, the composer of...read more