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Monday 11 June 2018

Schoonhoven win 2018 Dutch Open

Congratulations to winners of the Dutch Open, Brass Band Schoonhoven. The band impressed with the expertly performed 30 minute programme at the De Lawei Theatre in Drachten, under the direction of Ivan Meylemans. Dutch National champions De Waldsang were beaten into second place by the narrowest of margins with Brass Band...read more

Sunday 10 June 2018

Josh Geddes wins the NABBC Conductor's Competition

Saturday 9th June saw the NABBC hold their AGM and Conductors competition. During the AGM we were delighted to add to our already experienced Executive committee with appointments of Alex Parker, Tom Hancock and Paul Holland. After the AGM the Rainford band arrived to perform in the semi final round where...read more

Thursday 7 June 2018

Dalmellington Band to premiere MacMillan

The Cumnock Tryst has announced a programme packed with global and local musical talent for the 2018 Festival in October this year. The event was created and is run by eminent Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan, and is now in its fifth year. Happening at various venues in and around...read more

Wednesday 6 June 2018

A call to arms for women of Symphonic Brass Wales

On Sunday June 10th, an all-female band under the banner of Symphonic Brass Wales will feature in "Processions", one of the largest participatory artworks ever created. Produced by Artichoke and commissioned by 14-18 NOW (the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary) Processions will commemorate 100 years since the...read more

Monday 4 June 2018

The passing of Darrol Barry

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Darrol Barry, who died on 3rd June 2018 in The Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman. Born in Salford in 1956 Darrol aged 14 joined the School Brass Band on Eb Bass, a surprise to him as he'd wanted...read more

Monday 4 June 2018

BrassPass acquired by Centre Stage Group Ltd.

Following the company's recent launch into live streaming, IBB Media Ltd, the company behind the production of the BrassPass.tv brand has been acquired by Centre Stage Group Ltd. IBB Media Ltd was set up in February 2018 by directors Kenny Crookston and Martin Gernon and launched the BrassPass brand...read more

Saturday 2 June 2018

3BA Concert Brass are German National Champions

Congratulations to 3BA Concert Brass who became National Champions of Germany in the Max Littmann-Saal in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria. Under the direction of Thomas Ludescher the band's performances of Thierry Deleruyelle's 'Fraternity' as their own-choice selection along with Eric Ball's classic set work, 'Journey into Freedom' found favour with the judges....read more