Wednesday 17 July 2019

New signings for Brighouse

The Brighouse & Rastrick Band is delighted to announce the signings of Mike Cavanagh and Charlotte Horsfield on Solo Baritone and 2nd Trombone with immediate effect. Charlotte Horsfield joins on the vacant 2nd trombone seat, following the departure of Ellena Newton with the news of expecting a baby boy. Charlotte currently...read more

Tuesday 16 July 2019

Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School

Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School is ready to begin on Sunday 21stJuly with the course concluding on Friday 26thJuly. The course venue is the superb Heritage High School in Clowne, Derbyshire, close to the iconic landmark of Bolsover Castle. The Summer School is renowned for its fun twist and innovative...read more

Tuesday 16 July 2019

Wellington Brass wins the New Zealand National Championships

Congratulations to Wellington Brass who successfully defended its New Zealand National Champion title with an impressive musical display in Hamilton this weekend. The band was victorious in every sense with esteemed adjudicator Luc Vertommen placing them first in each category. Superb performances of 'The Light of the World', 'Variations on...read more

Tuesday 16 July 2019

Kapitol Announces National Finals Judges

Kapitol Promotions Ltd is delighted to announce the full list of adjudicators that will be casting their expert judgment over the two Finals events later this year: CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION FINALDr Robert Childs, Alan Morrison, Rob Wiffin https://www.aobba.com/user/robertchilds/ | https://www.aobba.com/user/alanmorrison/ https://www.aobba.com/user/robwiffin SECTION 1 FINALGary Davies, Howard Evans, Glyn Williams https://www.aobba.com/user/garydavies/...read more

Monday 15 July 2019

New MD for Unite the Union

Unite the Union Band has announced the appointment of John Davis as their new Musical Director. John is an experienced conductor having enjoyed success with Riddings, Dronfield Genquip and Foresters Band. John has already led the band on the contest and concert platform and is looking forward to “getting stuck in.”...read more

Sunday 14 July 2019

NCBB set for a Sizzling Summer

This year the National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain will be returning to the fabulous setting of Repton School in Derbyshire. The course will begin on Sunday 21st July and culminates with a concert on campus in the 400 Hall at Repton School on Friday 26th July at 2.30pm. This...read more

Sunday 14 July 2019

Eikanger awarded substantial funding

Eikanger-Bjorsvik , the current Norwegian National champion has just announced that the band has been awarded significant grant funding totaling NOK 1,250000. The funding has been donated by influential individuals as well as companies with cultural philanthropic ideals. This has been further boosted by the national government, securing the band as...read more


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