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Tuesday 8 May 2018

Brass on the Bus

On Sunday 6 May 'Brass on the Bus' once again took to the streets of London to perform to unsuspecting members of the public. Instigated a few years ago by NYBBGB Alumni Kaitlin Wild and Tom Steer, Brass on the Bus has become an annual fundraising event which takes place in central...read more

Wednesday 2 May 2018

American premiere for Wilby

Philip Wilby's 'Wondrous Cross' received its world premiere in Chicago on Saturday 28th April. The beautiful setting of the text of Isaac Watts was performed superbly by the Illinois Brass Band and the Metro Youth Singers. The work was originally written as a choir and organ or piano composition but was...read more

Tuesday 1 May 2018

Wareham becomes Young Composer in Residence at Black Dyke

Black Dyke Band has announced that Andrew Wareham will become their 'Young Composer in Residence' for 2018. The role is supported by the band with public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Andy is currently completing his post graduate studies in conducting at the Royal Welsh College...read more

Monday 30 April 2018

Hat-trick for 1st Old Boys in 2018 BBLNI Spring Festival

Congratulations to 1st Old Boys under Stephen Cairns who were awarded first place in The Brass Band League of Northern Ireland (BBL). The contest returned to the Alley Theatre in Strabane to present its annual Spring Festival where the own choice test-piece competition proved to be as popular as ever, supported...read more

Sunday 29 April 2018

Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday details announced

Details for this year's Whit Friday contests which take place on 25th May have been announced by the organisers of Saddleworth & Oldham District. The eleven popular venues will once again be anticipating a large number of bands with the contest this year falling at the start of the Spring Bank...read more

Sunday 29 April 2018

Isobel Daws wins BBC Young Musician Brass Category Final

BBC Young Musician has been showcasing the very best British classical music talent for the past 40 years. The very first winner in 1978 was trombonist Michael Hext, whilst Peter Moore won the event in 2012. Following her success in the Brass Final, televise on Friday evening, Isobel Daws will be...read more

Sunday 29 April 2018

Foden's Youth and Foden's Junior Bands to Feature at Parr Hall

On the 9th June Foden's will return to Warrington's Parr Hall where over 100 members of the various Foden's organisations will appear in concert. Foden's are thankful to the Accent Music Education Hub for arranging the concert as well as their support of the Foden's Junior Band. Accent approached Foden’s in...read more