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Thursday 22 March 2018

Carole Hirst is Foden's Stategic Arts Funding Advisor

Foden's are pleased to announce that Carole Hirst has accepted their offer to become the bands 'Strategic Arts Funding Advisor' Speaking about the appointment Mark Wilkinson commented, "We are extremely pleased that Carole has accepted our offer. Carole is a previous Solo Baritone player with the band and has...read more

Wednesday 21 March 2018

Youth Music Initiative funding for SBBA

The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) has announced that it is to receive almost £90,000 from Creative Scotland through the Youth Music Initiative (YMI) 'Access to Music-Making Programme'. The money is to be used to assist with six proposed projects. SBBA President Carrie Boax said: "I'm delighted that we have been...read more

Wednesday 21 March 2018

Continued success for A4 Brass Quartet

On Tuesday 20th March A4 Brass Quartet added another huge accolade to the already bulging trophy cabinet by winning the Royal Over-Seas League mixed ensembles class final. The members of A4; Jamie Smith, Jonathan Bates, Michael Cavanagh and Chris Robertson are delighted by the win. Not only do the group...read more

Wednesday 21 March 2018

National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain visits Cheltenham and Wells

The 80-strong National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) is to perform at Cheltenham Town Hall (6 April) and Wells Cathedral (7 April.) Guest soloist for both concerts will be legendary cornet virtuoso Richard Marshall, principal cornet of Black Dyke Band, arguably the most successful brass band in the world....read more

Wednesday 21 March 2018

Brian Turner CBE announced as Honorary Vice-President of B&R

The Brighouse and Rastrick Band is delighted to announce the appointment of lifelong fan and TV Celebrity Chef Brian Turner CBE as an Honorary Vice-President. Band President Lyndon Stacey commented: “I am absolutely delighted that Brian has accepted my invitation to join us as an Honorary V-P. His passion for B&R...read more

Tuesday 20 March 2018

Williams duo to lead Cornish Youth

This year's Cornwall Youth Brass Band Easter course which will be held at Truro High School for Girls, concluding with a concert on 2nd April at St Michael's Church in Newquay under guest conductor Glyn Williams, with Helen Williams as guest soloist. The CYBB will be holding auditions and an open...read more

Tuesday 20 March 2018

Four in a Row for Friary Guildford

Congratulations to winners of the London and Southern Counties Regional Championships, Friary Guildford and M.D. Chris King. The band claimed their fourth consecutive Championship title in as many years but were run close by second placed Thundersley, who will now join Friary Guildford at the Royal Albert Hall in October for...read more