Black Dyke Band, one of the world’s most famous bands returns to Leeds Town Hall for an afternoon gala concert, featuring the band’s internationally renowned soloists and the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band on 21st June. Featuring music for everyone, the programme includes Verdi’s ‘Nabucco Overture’, Black Dyke’s Big Band set,...read more
An all-female trumpet ensemble from UCLA in America are breaking new ground as they fly to Pennsylvania to compete in the semi-final of the National Trumpet Competition. The National Trumpet Competition is a prestigious event that takes place annually, originating in 1992. This competition draws in trumpet players from across...read more
Filton Concert Brass and Lydbrook Band will perform a massed concert with Bristol Airbus Choir and Bristol Royal Mail Choir in aid of British Heart Foundation on 4th April. Samantha Ford, a spokesperson for the event explained, “The concert will celebrate the bands’ connection with Ian Holmes who suffered a...read more
Mike Cavanagh, the Principal baritone of Black Dyke Band, has just announced that he has accepted Besson’s invitation to become a Besson Artist and Consultant. Commenting on the role Mike stated, “Having always played on a Besson Sovereign Baritone, I firmly believe the Besson range are the best on the global...read more
Blue Coat School Brass Band and VBS Poynton Band will give a concert in aid of Cancer Research UK on 18th March in the Royal Northern College of Music’s Concert Hall. The evening is the brain child of Sam Noden, who will feature along with Sam Smithies as guest soloist at...read more