The three adjudicators for The BrassPass Band of The Year Contest have been announced as Jan De Haan, Reid Gilje and Tom Brevik. Announcing the panel, Paul Hindmarsh, part of the organising committee of the Contest, and responsible for jury selection and criteria, commented: “The contest, which is striving for excellence...read more
A North Wales brass band has just returned from playing the biggest free music event in America. Band Pres Llareggub spent a "memorable" stint in the US after being invited to perform at the famous French Quarter Festival staged in the international home of jazz. The nine-piece brass outfit is well...read more
Brass Bands England regret to announce that, due to very unfortunate and unforeseen family matters affecting two staff members this week, we must postpone the Better Banding workshops, due to take place at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Sunday 9 June. BBE Partnership and development Manager, Alex Parker, commented: “Unfortunately this...read more
One of the brass band world's most recognized and well respected personalities will return to the concert stage on 20thJuly for an afternoon of music and conversation in aid of local charities. David’s incredible musical career will be celebrated through a concert given by East London Brass and conductor Jayne Murrill....read more
Whitburn Band is looking forward to making a second appearance at the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival, when the band will perform ‘All the Hills and Vales’ by Sir James MacMillan. The concert, which is already a sell out will be held on Friday, August 16th at Greyfriars Kirk and will see...read more
The organisers of the Saddleworth & Oldham and Tameside Whit Friday contests have confirmed that appropriate legal requirements have been put in place in respect to Child Protection and performance licensing for children under the age of 16. The contests are now in receipt of a Body of Persons Approval (BOPA)...read more
Congratulations to Brass Band BlechKLANG on winning the German Brass Band Entertainment Contest by an impressive 6 point margin. The Brass Band Entertainment Contest took place on Saturday 1st June as part of the German Music Festival in Osnabrück. Versatile show elements, outstanding soloists and best entertainment from the first to...read more
Saturday 8 June 2019
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