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Friday 22 March 2019

Foden's and Matt Ford announce tour dates

On Saturday 23rd March Foden's will perform the first of six concerts with singer Matt Ford at the Hafren Theatre, Powys entitled 'Salute to Sinatra and the Swing Legends.' Matt is regarded as one of the finest big band singers in the UK, previously being voted best UK Male Big Band...read more

Wednesday 20 March 2019

GUS Band Unveils Latest Key Signing

The GUS Band has recently signed up with Andy Devereux of www.priorbooking.com, the on-line ticket booking platform bringing their ticket sales and promotions into the 21stcentury. Andrew Rigby, the GUS Band’s Concert Secretary explains: “Traditional ways of selling tickets for our concerts have always been pretty stressful. Advertising and pre-sales are...read more

Wednesday 20 March 2019

2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 30 March will see Brass Bands England hosting the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at Warwick School, Myton Rd, Warwick CV34 6PP. The day will see 30 youth bands perform in four newly-defined sections, which host, Brass Bands England, has designed to 'maximise opportunities and...read more

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Friary Re-brands

Friary Guildford Band has re-branded as Friary Brass Band. The change follows an enforced move of rehearsal venue due to the redevelopment of the Band’s previous home at Chobham Club, near Woking. Friary is now based a few miles away at All Saints Church, Woodham. Band Chairman Nigel Stevens...read more

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Gerald Harrison

Gerald Harrison, former BBC Producer and Presenter of brass band programmes, sadly passed away on Wednesday in Fairfield Hospital, Bury, following a stroke, at the age of 87. His long-term partner Fiona, and sons Dave and Neale, together with their respective partners Bobbie and Wendy, were at his bedside. Gerald came...read more

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Cory launches Composition Prize for 2019

The Cory Band, in collaboration with The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD), is delighted to announce details of the Composition Prize for 2019, as well as some other events taking place around the Final Gala Concert. The prize will again be generously sponsored by Kapitol Promotions. Cory Band’s...read more

Wednesday 20 March 2019

AoBBA 'Young Adjudicator' Initiative Goes Live

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) has been delighted with the response for their 'Young Adjudicators' initiative which has now gone live at both the Yorkshire Regionals and the London and Southern Counties Regional contests. AoBBA are extremely grateful to Peggy Tomlinson and her team at the Yorkshire Region in giving...read more