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
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
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
The Butlins Festival music panel have pleasure in announcing the test-pieces for the 2020 contest, which will take place at the Skegness Resort over the weekend of the 10-13 January.
The festival will once again incorporate the increasingly popular Butlins Youth Band Festival, whilst the Championship Section winners will potentially walking away...read more
Howard Taylor, the talented and hugely successful Musical Director of Brisbane Excelsior Band has been appointed Director of the Conservatorium Brass Band within the Brass Faculty of Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in Australia. University Associate Professor Peter Luff, Deputy Director (Performance & Engagement) stated: "In 2006 the Queensland Conservatorium launched the...read more
The Scottish Brass Band Association is invites applications for the post of Press & Publicity Officer. The SBBA are looking for a highly motivated applicant with an understanding of the brass band movement both locally and nationally, who is able to make innovative use of the printed and on-line press outlets,...read more
The Irish Association of Brass & Concert Bands National Band Championships, held recently held at Artane School of Music in Dublin was won by Drogheda Brass. The band gave excellent performances of both the set test 'Episodes for Brass' by Gareth Churcher, and their own-choice 'The Raid' by Oliver Waespi, under...read more