Monday 12 February 2018

2018 All England International Masters Cancelled 

The organisers of the All England International Masters Championship have confirmed that they have taken the decision to cancel the 2018 contest. Philip Biggs stated that despite extensive efforts by Richard Franklin and himself over the past six months, they had reluctantly concluded that the event, which was to be held...read more

Sunday 11 February 2018

Congratulations Eikanger

Following a weekend of outstanding music making in Bergen across six divisions, Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag continue to show their dominance with a decisive win to retain their status as National Champion Band of Norway. The adjudicating panels comprising Stig Nordhagen, Hakon Berge, Per Kristian Svensen, Niels-Ole Bo Johansen, Jens T Larsen...read more

Sunday 11 February 2018

BBE advertises for a Chief Executive 

Brass Bands England is seeking to appoint "an outstanding and talented individual, with a proven track record and a passion for brass bands" to become its new Chief Executive. The post is worth approximately 25% of the total grant money paid to BBE by Arts Council England, for a leader who...read more

Sunday 11 February 2018

Double debut at Hammonds  

The Hammonds Band are pleased to announce the signing of two players to complete the team ready for the Yorkshire Regional Champions on home turf of Huddersfield next month. The talented Matt Brown has joined on principal trombone bringing a wealth of experience to the trombone section. Formerly a player...read more

Friday 9 February 2018

Van Looy becomes International Brass Tutor at Salford  

The University of Salford Musical Arts Programme has announced that the Belgian euphonium soloist and Geneva Performing Artist Glenn Van Looy will become the University’s International Brass Tutor in Residence. Glenn takes over the mantle from tenor horn virtuoso Owen Farr, and will make his first solo appearance of...read more

Friday 9 February 2018

Market Rasen Black Dyke Workshop  

The Market Rasen Band is hosting a Black Dyke workshop day to be held at Lincoln Minster School on Saturday 28th April. The event starts at 10.00am, finishing at 3.30pm with the principal players of Black Dyke undertaking both group and individual tuition followed by an ensemble session led by Professor...read more

Thursday 8 February 2018

Cobb travels North for solos with Easington 

Philip Cobb, Principal Trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra, will travel to the North of England later this month to perform as a guest soloist with Easington Colliery Band at Sunderland Minster. Easington Band Manager Peter Lawson commented, "We are delighted to have secured the guest appearance of such a huge...read more


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