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Friday 24 May 2019

Dr Brett Baker becomes Geneva Consultant

Dr Brett Baker has announced he is stepping down as Programme Leader for Musical Arts and Lecturer at the University of Salford at the end of this academic year as he takes on the role of Education Consultant and General Manager at The Geneva Group. He will however retain a connection...read more

Wednesday 22 May 2019

2019 British Open Championship Tickets

The organisers of the 167th British Open Championship have announced that tickets for the 2019 British Open Championship will go on sale on Friday 24th May at 10.00am. However, with demand from brass band lovers to enjoy the performances from 19 world class competitors of Peter Graham’s newly commissioned work, ‘Dynasty...read more

Wednesday 22 May 2019

Brass Bands on the March at Bugle

To see over 600 brass musicians of all ages on the march is a sight to behold. For the 95thtime the village of Bugle will enjoy this spectacle when the musicians march down the Fore Street playing in their 21 individual Bands to the Contest Field for the Annual West of...read more

Wednesday 22 May 2019

Littleport Brass welcomes back Jamie Clay

After a successful first themed concert to a sell-out audience Littleport brass are pleased to welcome back after a few years away Jamie Clay, who re-joins the band and takes over the Principal Cornet chair from James Stygall who has moved on to Soprano cornet.James has led the band on the...read more

Wednesday 22 May 2019

BBE membership passes the 300 mark!

Brass Bands England is delighted to announce record membership levels, recently topping 300 organisations with many comprising multiple band membership. With an increase in benefits and services, BBE has seen over 100 new organisations sign up in the last year alone. Members have taken advantage of great discounts on insurance through...read more

Monday 20 May 2019

Paul Fisher to join ‘The Specials’ on Tour

Paul Fisher is taking a short sabbatical as the MD of Amersham Band to join the legendary British Ska band 'The Specials' on a month-long tour of Canada and the USA. Paul will be playing trombone with the group as they launch their critically acclaimed new album 'Encore'. Paul is no...read more

Monday 20 May 2019

Stavanger visits the UK

The Stavanger Band will be performing twice this month in the UK. The first concert takes place on Friday May 31st at Wardle Academy where the band will appear as guests with Fairey and the Wardle Academy Youth Band. The band’s second appearance is the next at 7pm in Bangopr...read more