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Monday 11 March 2019

Victory for the Co-op in Scotland

With two other regional contests taking place south of the border, it was a busy weekend for deciding those National qualifying spots. Congratulations go to The Cooperation Band who not only took the Scottish Championship title with a great performance of Ray Steadman-Allen’s ‘Seascapes’, but also scooped up every other available...read more

Sunday 10 March 2019

Final call for the French Open

There is still time for bands wishing to compete in the 25th French Open Championships. The 2019 event has already attracted a healthy entry of competitors, but there is still space for others to join them in the wonderful Loire town of Amboise. The five section contest will take place on...read more

Sunday 10 March 2019

NABBC 2019 Conducting Competition

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors (NABBC) has announced that it is to hold its 4th National Conducting Competition with the final due to take place on 8th June at Eccles Town Hall following the Association's annual general meeting. The first round requires an application to be made including a...read more

Sunday 10 March 2019

2019 Spring Festival Details

The British Open organisers have announced the complete list of competitors for this year’s contests as well as where they fall in terms of the split draw. They have also released news of which adjudicators will be making the all important decisions. The 99thSpring Festival, part of the British Open...read more

Monday 4 March 2019

New Whit Friday website for Saddleworth Circuit

A new website has been created to help bands gain further information on the Whit Friday contests on the famous Saddleworth circuit. The new site has details and links to all contests, a map of the area and a contact form where bands can submit if they wish their details to...read more

Monday 4 March 2019

Foden's start running to Palanga!

As bands across Europe are gearing up for the 2019 European Championships, Foden's Band is already in the process of raising the £20,000 that it will cost to get the band 1207 miles to Palanga, Lithuania where they will represent England at the 2020 European Brass Band Championships. In order...read more

Sunday 3 March 2019

Results: 2019 Yorkshire Regional Championships

The area competitions continued this weekend in the grand setting of Huddersfield Town Hall. Congratulations go to Brighouse and Rastrick on winning the Yorkshire Regional Championships. Although already pre-qualified, Brighouse and their MD David Thornton did not rest on their laurels and produced a great performance Ray Steadman-Allen’s ‘Seascapes’from a lucky...read more