Manger Muusikklag with Musical Director Martin Winter, beat Eikanger Bjosvik and Stavanger, by 1 and 2 points respectively in the recent SIDDIS entertainment contest. The adjudicators were particularly impressed with their programme content, as well as the superb playing from around the stands. Dr Robert Childs, one of the Elite Division’s...read more
The BTM Brass Band, based just outside Caerphilly in South Wales was part of the official musical accompaniment to ‘The Hero’; a track released at midnight on 3rd November in aid of Help for Heroes. Speaking on behalf of the band, Lewis Hindley (Band Manager) stated, “We are incredibly honoured...read more
Congratulations to A4 Brass Quartet who following a successful audition process have been announced as winners of the 2018 Royal Philharmonic Society Henderson Chamber Music Prize. A spokesperson for the dynamic ensemble commented, “We are delighted to be announced as winners of this prestigious award. In addition to the £5,000 prize...read more
Details have now been released for the 2019 RNCM Brass Band Festival, which will take place on the weekend of 25th– 27thJanuary. The Festival is renowned for showcasing the very best quality performances coupled with superb repertoire, but next year’s promises to be something extra special. Paul Hindmarsh, the Festival’s...read more
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will take to the stage at the Barbican in London on Sunday 4th November to be part of the orchestral world premiere of James MacMillan's work, 'All the Hills and Vales Along'. Directed by Gianandrea Noseda, the band will share the stage with...read more
The organisers of the British Open Championship have released details of the test-pieces to be performed by competitors at the 2019 Spring Festival to be held at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Saturday 18th May. In keeping with recent years, the 2017 British Open set-work, 'Fraternity' by Thierry Deleruyelle will test the...read more
Congratulations to Provinciale Brassband Groningen winners of the Dutch National Championships. Pro Rege, Excelsior, Looft den Heer and Halleluja were also celebrating success in the lower sections in Utrecht. The Championship section featured Torstein Aagaard- Nilsen's 'Old Licks Bluesed Up', a superb performance under MD Richard Visser giving the...read more
Tuesday 6 November 2018
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