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Sunday 4 November 2018

BTM Band Features on Star Studded ‘Help for Heroes’ Release

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

Sunday 4 November 2018

A4 Brass Quartet wins 2018 Royal Philharmonic Society Award

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

Saturday 3 November 2018

RNCM Brass Band Festival 2019

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

Friday 2 November 2018

NYBB join the LSO for MacMillan world premiere

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

Friday 2 November 2018

2019 Spring Festival test-pieces revealed

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

Friday 2 November 2018

2018 Dutch National Championships Results

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

Thursday 1 November 2018

Competitors ready for Dewsbury

On Sunday, 4th November 18 bands will take to the stage at Dewsbury Town Hall for the annual Yorkshire and Humberside Brass Band Association Competition. The contest begins at 10.00am with each band presenting an own-choice test-piece. Works selected include:‘Cry of the Mountain’ (Howard Lorriman); ‘Dimensions’ (Peter Graham); ‘Episodes for...read more