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Friday 29 March 2019

Audition Opportunities for the NCBB and NYBBGB

The earliest opportunity for prospective members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain to audition for a place is by attending the forthcoming Open Day this Easter Course at Harrogate Ladies College on Tuesday 16thApril. In addition the NYBBGB and...read more

Thursday 28 March 2019

NYBBGB invites applicants for Post of Senior House Staff Lead

An exciting opportunity is currently available for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and has good leadership skills to apply to be the new Senior House Staff Lead for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. This position is key in supporting the Administrator in ensuring that the pastoral care of...read more

Thursday 28 March 2019

Dave Benson Phillips to crank it up at Youth Champs!

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced that Dave Benson Phillips, recognisable to children of all ages as the host of ‘Get Your Own Back’on BBC TV, will be appearing throughout this weekend’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at Warwick School. Children across the UK have enjoyed being entertained...read more

Thursday 28 March 2019

Great hotel deals for bands attending the 'Nationals'

Congratulations to all the Bands who have qualified for this years Finals! Rooms4groups provides great rates on hotel stays near the competitions. Leave sorting the hotel to us while you focus on your important practice! TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL WITH ROOMS4GROUPS EMAIL bookings@rooms4groups.co.uk OR CALL 01904 393525 rooms4groups offers! CHELTENHAM – 13th /...read more

Tuesday 26 March 2019

BrassPass UK Band of The Year adjudicators announced

The three adjudicators for The BrassPass Band of The Year Contest have been announced as Jan De Haan, Reid Gilje and Tom Brevik. Announcing the panel, Paul Hindmarsh, part of the organising committee of the Contest, and responsible for jury selection and criteria, commented: “The contest, which is striving for excellence...read more

Tuesday 26 March 2019

BBE reveals Youth Champs judging line-up

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced the list of adjudicators for this weekend’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, which will take place at Warwick School on Saturday (30th). The event will see 30 bands taking part in the four sections, with a modern-day record of 12 in the...read more

Tuesday 26 March 2019

A fanfare for a new house as Jones Homes launches Hade Edge development

A Yorkshire house builder was delighted when a local band offered to officially open its new show home. Jones Homes Yorkshire had pledged a generous £1,000 donation to the Hade Edge Brass Band as part of the developer’s drive to support local community groups. As a thank you, a dozen members...read more