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Tuesday 23 April 2019

2019 Australian National Championship Results

Sydney City Brass and Musical Director Jason Katsikaris were crowned as first time Australian National Champions in Brisbane last weekend. The band impressed adjudicator Steven Mead with a terrific performance of the set work, ‘Handel in the Band’ by Kenneth Downie, but were equally impressive in the other disciplines of the...read more

Tuesday 23 April 2019

On the Buses again in 2019

'Brass on the Bus' is a fundraising event which first took place on Saturday the 2nd of April 2016; the brain child of Kaitlin Wild and Tom Steer (pictured). As part of their studies at music college these two NYBBGB alumni and ambassadors for the banding movement created a spectacular event...read more

Saturday 20 April 2019

2019 Dutch National Tests Announced

The test-pieces to be used at the 2019 Dutch National Championships have been announced. The music committee have chosen five set-test pieces to challenge the bands across all sections: Championship Division – Philip Wilby – ‘Vienna Nights’First Division - Jan Van der Roost – ‘Alpina Brass’Second Division – Jan de Haan...read more

Thursday 18 April 2019

British Open Solo and Quartet to continue at Butlins

Butlins are pleased to continue their sponsorship of the famous British Open Solo & Quartet Championships of Great Britain. With the official permission of British Open contest, organisers Martin and Karyn Mortimer, the rejuvenated event will be held to coincide with the 2020 Butlins Brass Band Festival at the Skegness Resort. Butlins...read more

Thursday 18 April 2019

‘Hear From Harper’ video series launched

Cory Band have launched the first in an exclusive three-part series of in-depth video interviews with their inspirational Musical Director, Philip Harper. Facing real questions submitted by their social media followers from as far as the USA, Philip provides honest answers and insights into a range of topics, including: open adjudication,...read more

Thursday 18 April 2019

Butlins partnership with BBE

Butlins partnership with BBEButlins is delighted to announce the signing of a new partnership with Brass Bands England (BBE), which will see the organisation’s member bands receive a 20% discount on their contest entry fees. Festival Director Steve Walker commented: “We are delighted to be able to announce this new partnership...read more

Thursday 18 April 2019

Last call for Bugle Entries

The Closing date for entries to this year’s West of England Bandsmen’s Festival is 4thMay, so not long to get your entry in if you have not done so already. Full details and Entry forms are available on the Festival Web Site, www.buglebandcontest.co.uk As usual an attractive selection...read more