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Sunday 5 May 2024

NYBB Summer Plans

Following the success of its Easter Course and critically acclaimed performances in Cardiff, Liverpool and London the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has announced details of its Summer Course. The course will be led by Professor David King with guest soloist James Fountain, principal trumpet of the London Symphony...read more

Sunday 5 May 2024

Mike Cavanagh takes new role at Purcell

Baritone virtuoso Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as the new Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion at The Purcell School, starting in September 2024. Mike is a Professor of Baritone and Tutor in Chamber Music at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). He is perhaps best known to brass band...read more

Sunday 5 May 2024

Treize Etoiles Defend Euro Title

The 45th European Brass Band Championships took place this weekend in the beautiful setting of Palanga in Lithuania. Congratulations to winners Treize Etoiles and their Musical Director Frederic Theodoloz. The Swiss band managed to successfully defend the Championship Division European Title with two superb performances of the set work ‘A Road...read more

Sunday 5 May 2024

Brass in Concert Draw Announced

The draws for the 2024 Brass in Concert Championships and the Youth Brass in Concert Championships took place at the Palanga Concert Hall ahead of yesterday’s evening European Championship Gala Concert. It was hosted by Kenny Crookston, Artistic Advisor to the Championships, with assistance from EEBA President Ulf Rosenberg, and Margie...read more

Sunday 5 May 2024

PLC Premiere for Delph Youth’s 50th

Delph Youth Band will be marking its 50th anniversary this year with a special concert in Uppermill Civic Hall. The band hopes to celebrate with players past and present with the audience being treated to a world premiere performance of a new piece from the pen of Paul Lovatt-Cooper. The future...read more

Saturday 4 May 2024

Black Dyke Festival Details

Black Dyke has announced details of its 18th Brass Festival, which takes place at Huddersfield Town Hall on Sunday 9th June, supported by Geneva Group. The day will begin with a series of inspirational workshops led by the Black Dyke soloists with the highlight Gala Concert rounding the day of concluding...read more

Saturday 4 May 2024

Mathilde Roh is a Besson Artist

Mathilde Roh has joined the Besson team as a Besson Artist. Mathilde, a talented Swiss cornet player, began learning the cornet at the age of 8 with the Contheysanne d'Aven, the brass band of her village. From the age of 10, she distinguished herself by participating in and winning many regional...read more