The current British Open, European, Brass in Concert, BrassPass UK Band of the year Champions, and No.1 Band in the World is opening their doors on Thursday 5th September to showcase preparations for the 2019 British Open contest, taking place in Birmingham on Saturday 7th September.
Musical Director, Philip Harper...read more
A new, progressive and welcoming brass band has formed in the heart of the City of London. London City Brass will rehearse every Wednesday evening at The Guild Church of St Margaret Pattens on Eastcheap.
Members of the band previously played as part of the North London Brass network, but...read more
The GUS band is delighted to announce that professional composer and producer Mike Sheppard has accepted the invitation to become the band’s new Composer in Residence. Since returning to the brass band community Mike has worked with some of the country's top bands and players. 2019 has already been busy...read more
The defending Champion, Cory, is preparing for its British Open campaign by boosting its ranks with two exciting signings. Owain Llestyn (cornet) and Emily Quick (percussion) will join the band ahead of the contest on 7thSeptember as they look to retain the British Open Trophy.
Owain (aged 18) began his playing...read more
The Sheffield Brass Network will be hosting a free event for bands in their region to get help with raising their media profile and boosting audience links.
The initiative will be held on Wednesday 25th September, which will be open to any brass band, brass ensemble, or brass or percussion...read more
The 2020 Dutch Open Brass Band Championships (DOBC) will take place on the 13th of June at the De Oosterpoort concert hall in Groningen as the event re-locates from the Theatre De Lawei in Drachten.
A spokesperson for the contest stated, "The move to Groningen allows the competition to be held...read more