Continuing with a collaboration that dates back to 2007, The World’s Number-one-ranked Brass Band, the Cory Band, and the male vocal ensemble Only Men Aloud have announced that they will tour a cinematic-inspired joint concert at three venues around the UK in 2019. Of the collaboration, Cory Band’s Artistic Director Philip...read more
There will be an early festive treat for Foden's & Ford fans this weekend, as the acclaimed duo will be linking up once again for a concert appearance — this time entitled, 'Memories of Christmas'.Matinee and evening bashOn Saturday 15th December at the 400 seat Clonter Opera Theatre near Congleton Foden’s...read more
From the 1st January 2019 the Brass Band Players Registry (BBP) and the Welsh Brass Band Registry will join together. All existing registration data for Welsh bands and players will be merged into the Brass Band Players Registry database. A spokesperson from the BBP stated, "The merger will guarantee that there...read more
The second saxhorn festival will take place on Saturday 2nd February and will be run by founders Katrina Marzella and Helen Varley. The day will include a series of workshops based at the British Army bandroom at Catterick Garrison, including separate workshops aimed specifically at younger delegates. There will also be...read more
Oldham Band (Lees), the current First Section National Champions will be making two separate TV appearances on Christmas Day this year. The band’s first appearance will be on BBC 1 at 10am when a small group will provide live carols at Oldham Parish Church. Later on the same day the band...read more