On Monday 26 February, the UK Leading Bands Forum (UKLBF) issued information concerning its first Liaison Meeting (12 February) and subsequent Monthly Meeting (14 February). The UKLBF’s first Liaison Meeting consisted of four representatives from Black Dyke, Brighouse & Rastrick, Cory and Foden’s bands, together with some key decision-makers from within...read more
In the run-up to the Regional Championships, Friary Brass Band announce two signings to the bass section, Patrick O’Donovan and Cat Whittingham-Smith.
Patrick joined the army as a musician and attended the pupils’ course at Kneller Hall. Having played in many bands, he settled at Sandhurst Silver Band and enjoyed...read more
The European Brass Band Association has announced the line-up of players who will form the 2024 European Youth Brass Band [EYBB] in Palanga. This year will be the 20th edition of this elite youth ensemble.
36 players aged between 18 and 22, from 14 different countries, will come to Palanga, Lithuania, in...read more
Nominations are invited for the 2024 BBE Awards. Commenting on the annual event, a spokesperson from BBE stated, “BBE is proud to recognise those individuals and organisations in the banding world that have made an exceptional contribution to brass banding. Be it through inspiring young people, tireless dedication, leading imaginative creative...read more
A professional instrument repair shop in Erwin, Tennessee called 'For the Love of Brass' has opened this week. The business has been a dream of Kelly Scollin for many years, and now he has decided to make it a reality to provide the type of service that he believes brass players...read more
Tuesday 27 February 2024
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