The 43rd Brass in Concert Festival at Sage Gateshead, from 16 - 17 November, will be live-streamed on the Internet by the event’s Principal Partner, World of Brass, anchored Iwan Fox of 4barsrest.comAvailable worldwide online to watch at www.worldofbrass.tv will be the entire, main Brass in Concert Championship on 17 November,...read more
Congratulations Concord Brass Band on a fourth consecutive win at the Danish National Championships. The bandclaimed a convincing victory, over the closest rivals Lyngby-Taarbæk, by winning both the set test and own choice sections of the competition. In addition to holding the Danish title, Concord have also now received an invitation...read more
The first gathering for Yorkshire‘s premier Youth Band took place in Saddleworth School in Uppermill on 9th November. The course was directed by Richard Marshall and Brett Baker with tutors and staff from Black Dyke including Dan Thomas, Siobhan Bates John O'Brien, Adam Neild, Laura Conway, Matthew Routley, Neil Edwards and...read more
The Fermanagh Tyrone Brass Band Summer School is committed to giving brass players the best educational experience possible. The course is welcoming, relaxed and gives everyone the chance to learn something whatever level they are at. Course organisers have engaged top class tutors and soloists including tenor horn soloist Owen...read more
The Brass Band Association of New Zealand (BBANZ) is pleased to announce that the Chief Adjudicators for the 2020 National Championships will be Brett Baker (UK) and Mark Ford (Aus). The Championships will take place in the magnificent Christchurch Town Hall, with all events taking place under one roof and...read more
The British Trombone Society in association with Bridgend County Music Service and in conjunction with pBone and Warwick Music Group is running a Youth Trombone Day on Sunday 24th November. The event will take place at Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen (tondu Site), Bridgend, Wales from 10am. The day is aimed...read more
Following a distinguished five-year tenure as Principal Trumpet of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra James Fountain has announced that he will be moving to the London Philharmonic Orchestra early in the new year. The London Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the world's finest symphony orchestras, balancing a long and distinguished history...read more