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organisers of the Brass in Concert Championship have announced that Grimethorpe Colliery and Virtuosi GUS bands have withdrawn from this year’s event.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
The new Sir Bryn Terfel album, Dreams and Songs was released yesterday (19 October) on Deutsche Grammophon. Acclaimed worldwide for tackling the biggest opera roles, Sir Bryn’s new album – his first in five years – shows his lighter side with a collection of his most loved songs, recorded at the...read more
Saturday 27 October 2018
