Since the inaugural UniBrass Championships in 2011 at Lancaster University, the event has run successfully in a number of venues, including the Universities of Warwick, York and Bangor. The UniBrass Foundation, the charity responsible for overseeing the contest, is interested in hearing from any university which has an interest in hosting...read more
Following 30 years of outstanding service, Brian Heyes has retired from the Leyland Band. He has played an integral role with the band, both as a musician and as part of the administrative team since joining in 1987. He has held every seat in the cornet section during his tenure in...read more
The full list of bands that will compete for qualification places at the West of England Regional Championships in Torquay on the weekend of the 9 and 10 March have been announced. West of England Regional Secretary Sue Oldfield, commented, "We are looking forward to welcoming 80 bands to the...read more
Garry Cutt has been appointed the new Musical Consultant with former Swiss National Champion, Treize Etoiles. Perhaps best known as the MD of the Fairey Band, Garry will follow in the footsteps of James Gourlay working with Musical Director, Frederic Theodoloz, who will now lead them at all future contests....read more
The Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School (FTBBSS) has announced that Besson Musical Instrument stars Owen Farr and Les Neish will present 'An Evening with…' on Friday 15th February at Malone Presbyterian Church Halls, at 7pm on the eve of the annual Brass Band League Solo and Ensemble Competition....read more
The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced the line-up of bands that will compete at the 42nd European Brass Band Championship in Montreux later this year.Tickets are already sold out for the blue-riband Championship Section event, where 13 bands will compete for the European Trophy. There are five competitors in...read more
The North American Brass Band Summer School (NABBSS) is offering the opportunity for players to enjoy a wonderful musical experience and to be part of the World-renowned Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. NABBSS was founded in 2014 and has gone on to attract participants from all over the World. It boasts...read more
Wednesday 13 February 2019
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