Following fantastic performances by Treize Etoiles Band of fantastic new works for brass band, it was 22 year old Daniel Hall of England that won the 7th European Composer Competition. His work, ‘A Dialogue of Transmogrified Souls’ was declared the winner by the esteemed international adjudicating panel of Dr John Pickard,...read more
Congratulations to Cory on another European Championship title. The Welsh outfit were guided to victory under the baton of Philip Harper, with the band’s performance of ‘Paul Raphael’s’ ‘Explorers on the Moon’ providing the real catalyst for their success. It was 3rd placed Eikanger-Bjorsvik Musikklag who found favour on the Friday...read more
The details for this year's Whit Friday contests which take place on 14th June have been announced by Tameside Council. Owing to generous support from Tameside Council and private sponsorship there is £20,000 of prize money on offer to competing bands.Bands and visitors to the contests are advised to check the...read more
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
'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
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
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.
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Sunday 28 April 2019
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