A scratch band made of players from Wingates, Flixton, Whitworth Vale and Healy, Hoover (Bolton) and Eagley recently helped with the Channel 5 Christmas Appeal to help find abandoned animals a home for Christmas. The band pre-recorded a short medley of carols, specially arranged for the night by composer William Stead...read more
The Royal Northern College of Music's Congregation of Awards were held earlier this month, with Honorary Memberships (HonRNCM) and Fellowships (FRNCM) being presented.
Murray Greig, perhaps best known for his position as principal trumpet with the Orchestra of Opera North was made a Fellow (FRNCM) at this recent ceremony. He received his...read more
The eight semi-finalists for the Young Brass Award 2019 has been announced as:Holly Clark (cornet); Peter Mcdonough (euphonium); Siobhan Bates (tenor horn); Frank Coughlan (trumpet); Felix Rockhill (trombone); Tobias Reifer (euphonium); Sebastian Williman (cornet/flugel); Angus Butt (bass trombone) Each talented musician, aged between 16 and 21, will perform a programme lasting...read more
After recent success at the Bolsover Festival of Brass in October, where Easington Colliery Band achieved 2nd place and their qualification place into the Spring Festival, the band are delighted to join forces again with Daniel Brooks to lead them to the Northern Area in 2019. Daniel currently is...read more
The organisers of the 167th British Open Championships have announced that a brand new commission from Professor Peter Graham will test competitors at the 2019 contest.
Described as a symphonic poem for brass band, Dynasty is inspired by the musical life of the legendary Harry Mortimer - and will be joint collaboration...read more
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
Sunday 23 December 2018
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