Entry is now open for the popular Pogson Bray Trust Entertainment contest, due to take place on Sunday 13th October at Berties Banqueting Hall in Elland,The competition is open to Second, Third and Fourth Section bands along with Youth and Unregistered bands with the closing date of 1st September. Bands in...read more
Former Black Dyke soprano Martin Irwin has joined North West heavy weights the Fairey Band. MD Garry Cutt commented on the signing, "We've been looking for some time for a top class player who could offer us the musical experience and quality required at the very highest level, and it's been...read more
Brass Bands England (BBE) has launched the next phase of its training and development programmes, designed to help brass bands at all levels thrive both on performance and administration fronts. BandSafebegan as an online toolkit designed by brass band musician, Heidi Bradley, and was launched by BBE in 2016. The online...read more
The Brighouse & Rastrick Band is pleased to announce to signing of Rob Westacott on Soprano Cornet with immediate effect. Fresh from Brighouse and Rastrick’s appearance at the Europeans, Rob was an invaluable addition to the front row team. Having only left the band on a permanent position in 2017, Rob...read more
Black Dyke Band is delighted to announce Connor Lennon as their new soprano cornet. Director of Music, Professor Nicholas Childs stated, “When Black Dyke realised new work commitments would be a challenge for our stellar soprano Martin Irwin, I was obviously delighted to secure the services of the extremely talented Connor...read more
Two of the world’s leading brass soloists will be hosting a free workshop in Scotland this weekend. Black Dyke’s Principal Cornet Richard Marshall and Principal Baritone Katrina Marzella will hold the workshop in Whitburn Band Hall in Whitburn, West Lothian on Saturday, May 11, between Noon and 1:30pm.
This event - supported...read more
This weekend sees Brass Bands England bring the revolutionary Artistic Development with Philip Harper to the North West Area for the first time. With tickets for the event starting at the bargain price of £5 thanks to the support from Arts Council England this is an opportunity not to be missed!...read more
Friday 10 May 2019
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