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Friday 11 October 2024

So Matsukawa conducts Foden’s

Following on from his recent victory at this year's Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship Conducting Competition, So Matsukawa has gone on to claim his prize of a unique opportunity to rehearse and conduct a championship band. Working with Foden's band and mentored by Russell Gray, So prepared the band for a...read more

Saturday 5 October 2024

City of Hull kickstarts Dan Walker’s Charity Bike Ride

One man. One bike. 2 days. 200 miles…Classic FM Breakfast presenter Dan Walker undertook a huge charity bike challenge this October. Dan’s epic Coast-to-Coast challenge saw him cycle from Withernsea & Hull, through his hometown of Sheffield, all the way across to Liverpool, with some musical moments along the way....read more

Saturday 5 October 2024

NYBBGB Alumni Concert

On 12th October, an alumni band of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will perform at Regent Hall under the baton of Maj. Sam Hairsine. Sam is an alumnus of the NYBBGB himself and a Director of Music in the Royal Marines Band Service. This free lunchtime concert, a...read more

Saturday 5 October 2024

Flowers Blooming in Full Glory

Congratulations to the Flowers Band on a superb victory at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. The audience reception to the band’s incredible performance of Peter Graham’s ‘Harrison’s Dream’ was electric and more than hinted at a potential ‘result’ for the band. Fresh from a stunning second place at...read more

Wednesday 2 October 2024

Sign up for UniRun 2024

UniBrass has launched sign ups for its annual fundraiser: UniRun! In a statement on social media, organisers explained, “Are you looking for a challenge that helps keep you fit, while raising money for charity? Over the course of December, UniRun 2024 will see participants run or wheel the 100km distance from...read more

Wednesday 2 October 2024

Seasonal shift for Wainstones Cup Contest

The Doctor Martin Wainstones Cup Contest has announced a change of date for its 2025 event. The contest will now take place on Sunday 6th July at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium at Yarm School in Stockton upon Tees. This is instead of its traditional slot the day after the Bristish...read more

Wednesday 2 October 2024

Registration open for UniBrass 2025

The UniBrass Foundation has confirmed that its 2025 University Brass Band Championships of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will take place at the University of Cardiff on Saturday 15th February. Run by students for students, UniBrass is the is the University Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, an annual...read more