Kingsley Brass is a newly established brass band based in Gloucestershire that is inviting new members now. The ensemble is led by Paul McLaughlin, Youth Brass Development Specialist from Brass Bands England, and members of The Flowers Band. All instruments are welcome, from beginners upwards, to join this exciting new ensemble.
The...read more
Derwent Brass has become the first brass band to win a Royal Philharmonic Society Award. First presented in 1989 and dubbed "the biggest night in UK classical music", the RPS Inspiration Award 2024, voted for by 5,434 members of the general public, was presented to the band on an evening of...read more
After qualifying for the National finals last weekend at the Yorkshire Regional Championships, the Brighouse and Rastrick Band has announced even more good news, as it welcomes Sarah Lenton to the Solo Baritone seat.
Originally from Cambridge, Sarah started playing the Baritone at the age of 5. She then found herself becoming...read more
Desford made an impressive claim on the Midlands Regional Championships last weekend. Under the skillful direction of Ian Porthouse the band delivered a sparkling performance of Philip Sparke's 'Variations on an Enigma', a piece that was originally written for the band. Adjudicators David Hirst and Sarah-Groarke Booth were agreed and emphatic...read more
Congratulations to Black Dyke on an emphatic victory at the Yorkshire regional Championships last weekend. The current National Champions put on a display that left few in doubt of the band’s intent of securing a fourth successive win in Huddersfield. Led by Professor Nicholas Childs the band gave an impressive account...read more
Sunday 10 March 2024
.gif)
