St Ronan’s Silver Band is running its third free band camp in July. The three-day event will include sessions for brass and percussionists of all levels, as well workshops for a new recruit pBuzz class.
Running from 2nd – 4th July in the Church of Scotland, Leithen Road, Innerleithen EH44 6HX, the...read more
Congratulations to three members of St David’s Brass who have been presented with Scottish Brass Band Association life membership medals for their lengthy service to the brass banding community. Soprano cornet Tony Laidlaw and cornet players Morag Currie and Fiona Dickson received their deserved recognition at a joint concert with Penicuik...read more
This week the first episode of Brass Bands England’s new podcast series ‘The Brass Band Podcast’ has launched. This first series focuses on the amazing items and stories of The Brass Bands Archive. The podcast is hosted by BBE’s CEO Kenny Crookston and COO Sarah Baumann who are joined each week...read more
The ten shortlisted semi-finalists in the Brass Band Conductors’ Association flagship Conducting Competition have been announced. After the initial video round, the successful entrants who have made it through to the live semi-final are:
· Christopher Ward
·...read more
Lochgelly Band took the top honours at last weekend’s Northern Counties entertainment contest. Led by musical director Chris Shanks, the band also won the best percussion, best soprano and best non-Northern Counties Brass Band Association (NCBBA) band prizes. In second place was Bo’ness & Carriden (Charlie Farren) whose flugel player also...read more
Congratulations to a Campbeltown Brass quartet on winning the 2024 Brass Ensemble of the Year title, beating six other groups in an online competition organised and run by Scottish Young Musicians. The players’ prize is a Maid of Morven Trophy, designed by Scottish sculptor Alexander Stoddart, an all-expenses paid trip to...read more
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Ben Dixon as its new Musical Director. A former player of the band, Ben brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the band's commitment to innovation and excellence in brass band music.
Band Manager, Andy Kennedy commented, "We are very excited...read more
Saturday 25 May 2024
.gif)
