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Wednesday 21 February 2018

Foden's say '"Thank you" to Patrons

On Tuesday 22nd February Foden's Band held their annual Patrons Concert to a packed Sandbach School which gave the band chance to thank their loyal supporters. The Patrons Society comprises around 500 members and now celebrates 31 years of continued support to the band. As always, the band provided an...read more

Wednesday 21 February 2018

UniBrass 2018

2018 marked a 'hat-trick' of wins for the RNCM brass band in the UniBrass Trophy contest. The 'Manchester' themed programme under the direction of student M.D. Alex Webb gave the band a four-point victory over runners-up Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, with the University of Huddersfield taking third place. The University of Bristol...read more

Wednesday 21 February 2018

YYB start 2018 with a 'Great Day'

The talented youngsters of the Yorkshire Youth Band enjoyed plenty of hard work and great music on their first gathering of 2018 in Saddleworth. The course was made possible by the continued support of Besson Musical Instruments. The band, formed in 2006 by Black Dyke Director of Music, Prof Nicholas Childs,...read more

Tuesday 20 February 2018

Frickley hands Porthouse the baton

It has been announced that Ian Porthouse, Musical Director of the famous Welsh outfit, Tredegar Town Band, will conduct Carlton Main Frickley at the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships. Band Manager Robert Browne commented on the appointment: "When the opportunity arose to secure Ian's services we jumped at the chance. It's...read more

Tuesday 20 February 2018

Welsh Open 2018

Filton Concert were victorious at the 2018 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship. The band won the coveted CISWO Challenge Cup as well as prize money of £1,000. Adjudicator Steve Sykes described their performance as, "good music, very well played" awarding the Bristol based band a two-point margin over Welsh League titles holders...read more

Sunday 18 February 2018

European Competitors 2018

The European Brass Band Association is pleased to announce the line up of bands for the 41st European Brass Band Championships which will be held in Utrecht, Netherlands. A total of 17 bands, in both the Championship Section and Challenge Section, will enter the stage in TivoliVredenburg for what promises...read more

Saturday 17 February 2018

Record attempt for Dobcross Youth

On Friday 30th March Dobcross Youth Band will be attempting to gain an entry in the famous Guinness Book of World Records, by attempting to break the record for the longest brass band rehearsal with an incredible 24-hour marathon. Dobcross Youth band celebrate their thirtieth anniversary this year. Since its...read more