The Brass Band of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama performed a lunchtime concert to a very appreciative crowd of almost 900 today in St David’s Hall, Cardiff. The programme contained a festive blend of lyrical melodies that allowed the talented young soloists from within the band to shine,...read more
Black Dyke is delighted to have secured the services of the highly respected Baritone soloist Michael Cavanagh. Since graduating from Royal Northern College of Music Mike has enjoyed a distinguished profile being a founder member of the extremely successful A4 Brass Quartet and having held the solo baritone position at Grimethorpe...read more
The BTM Band from Wales perform Fairytale of New York’ by the Pogues in the Co-op’s Festive ad campaign as Christmas approaches. The campaign that focusses on the warmth of family moments launched on 1st December with BTM Band providing the soundtrack. The band were selected to appear in the...read more
The 2019 BrassFestUK Bandsperson of the Year nominees have been announced.To cast your vote for the award that recognises a person in an organisation or local banding association that you feel deserves recognition for their work during the past year then visit:https://www.brassfestuk.com/ Voting closes at 22:00 (GMT) on Sunday 15th December.
Nominees:Keith...read more
Congratulations to Brass Band Willebroek who was crowned as Belgian champion for the 20th time in its 40 year history. The band and its conductor Frans Violet celebrated another landmark victory, securing a hat-trick of wins and an invitation from EBBA to the European Brass Band Championships in Palanga next year....read more
The deadline for entries for the prestigious British Open Solo & Quartet Championships of Great Britain is December 12th. The events form a central part of the 2020 Butlins Mineworkers Festival to be held at the Butlins Skegness Resort on Sunday January 12th. With its generous prize packages it is hoped...read more
The GUS Band has announced the signing of Alan Gifford as their new solo trombone player.The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire graduate joins from Flowers and the Staffordshire Band. Having already performed with the band at the Nationals in October Alan said of his permanent appointment: "It's great to take on the...read more
Friday 6 December 2019
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