The Downton Band, in association with the Downton Branch of the Royal British Legion will be marking the Centenary of the end of World War One with a special commemorative concert, held at Downton memorial Hall at 6pm on 11th November 2018. There will be music, readings, a parade of Royal...read more
The Cornwall Youth Brass Band (CYBB) was founded in 1955 and held its first residential course four years later. Over 60 years later it is still providing young brass musicians with a great opportunity to join its courses and to play under some of the top names in the Brass Band...read more
Emmy award-winning composer Michael Price released Tender Symmetry, his second album with Erased Tapes, on August 31st 2018. The ambitious musical project takes in a series of iconic National Trust locations across England as its inspiration, turning them into unlikely recording spaces. Michael and a host of musicians and collaborators...read more
Grimethorpe Colliery Band had announced that it will not participate in the 2018 Brass in Concert Championship. A spokesperson for the band commented, “It is with regret that we have declined to submit our entry to this year’s Brass in Concert Championship. Having taken part in the very first event...read more
Brass Band World has been informed that Derick Kane has taken the decision to retire as principal euphonium of the International Staff Band following 42 years of service.
The legendary euphonium soloist told BBW: "These decisions never come lightly or easily, however, I look back on many happy years and special occasions...read more
The organisers of the Brass in Concert Championship have announced that Grimethorpe Colliery and Virtuosi GUS bands have withdrawn from this year’s event. Hammonds Saltaire has been added to the line-up, leaving 11 bands in the contest, while a total of five bands will now take part in the inaugural Youth...read more
Foden's have now confirmed final details in relation to its non competitive Youth Festival to be held on Sunday 28th October at Sandbach School commencing at 10am Speaking about the Festival Mark Wilkinson stated “In May 2016 Foden’s were successful in an application to Arts Council England for a ‘Three...read more
Saturday 27 October 2018
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