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Saturday 25 January 2020

Glynneath in dispute with Council over Uniforms

The Glynneath and District Silver Band is suing its town council after their highly prized gold-braided uniforms were apparently thrown in the bin by mistake. The uniforms were put into storage at a local community centre 15 years ago during a hiatus. But last year, as plans were hatched to reform...read more

Saturday 25 January 2020

North West Competitors and Adjudicators Announced

The 2020 North West Regional Championships at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool will take place on Sunday 23rd February. 78 bands will take part in the five different sections will the competitions taking place in the Opera House, Pavilion Theatre and Empress Ballroom. The adjudicating team will comprise: Ian Brownbill, Alan...read more

Thursday 16 January 2020

Flowers victorious at Butlins

Congratulations to Flowers, who made it an eighth impressive win in Skegness last weekend, under the direction of MD Paul Holland. The band’s victory was comprehensive following an outstanding performance of Jonathan Bates’ 'Songs of Ascent' in Saturday’s set work contest. Sunday was of a similarly top-class standard as the band...read more

Thursday 16 January 2020

Ellena Newton steps up at B&R

The Brighouse and Rastrick band has announced the return of trombone player Ellena Newton. Ellena returns to B&R after taking six months maternity leave, and will be stepping up to the Solo Trombone seat after four years on 2nd Trombone with the band. Ellena is currently studying at the Royal Northern...read more

Saturday 11 January 2020

Elland Silver Youth set for Silver Anniversary

Elland Silver Youth Band is set to celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a special concert at Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday 27th June, where they hope as many former members will join them to perform in a spectacular massed band finale. From a humble start the band is now regarded as...read more

Saturday 11 January 2020

Lydbrook to perform with Concorde

The Lydbrook Band under Ian Holmes will be joined by members of Lydbrook and Lydney Training Bands, as well as City of Bristol Learner Band, the Airbus Filton Workplace Choir and City of Bristol, Bristol Man and Gurt Lush Choirs for a performance on Feburary 15th that will take place with...read more

Saturday 11 January 2020

All set for the Welsh Open

Twelve bands will compete in the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl for the 23rd Welsh Open Brass Band Entertainment Championship title on Saturday 15th February. Defending champion Filton Concert will be hoping to impress adjudicator Paul Holland as they look to secure a hat-trick of wins. The separate entertainment prize will be judged...read more