Contest organisers have announced the names of the adjudicators for the 2020 Midlands Regional Championships. The contest will be held at Bedworth Civic Hall and Kenilworth School on the weekend of the 7th/8th March. The judging panel will comprise of Steve Sykes, Alan Morrison, Chris Wormald, Mark Wilkinson, Brian Rostron and...read more
Crofton Silver Band are delighted to announce the signing of Dale Hopkins on First Horn as they continue to strengthen ahead of their first year competing in the Championship Section. Dale brings with him a wealth of top flight banding experience, on Solo and First Horn, having moved from Derbyshire to...read more
Three bands competed on stage at the Haus der Musik in Innsbruck, performing the set work of ‘Titan's Progress’ by Hermann Pallhuber as well as an own choice test piece. Under the magnificent direction of Ian Porthouse, Brass Band Oberösterreich comfortably won both parts of the competition. The adjudicating panel of...read more
The Siddis Brass Entertainment Championship, held in Stavanger’s impressive Konserthus this weekend, was won in fine style by Eikanger. Since its inception in 1983 the competition has gained a renowned reputation for innovation, with bands given one mark (out of 100) for musical content and quality, and one mark (out of...read more
The popular Wychavon Festival of Brass celebrated its 30th anniversary this weekend at De Montford School in Evesham. As always the Gala Concert preceding the main contest event proved popular. The following day the appreciative audiences heard over 60 competing performances. Congratulations to Fishburn, ably led by their MD Duncan Beckley,...read more
Sovereign Brass has announced that conductor Chris Turner will lead the band as they compete in the Championship Section of the Midlands Regional Championship in 2020.Chris comes from excellent banding pedigree, having played at the very highest level and won every prize going as a cornet player. He has also made...read more