The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association (GBBA) has announced the return of its popular Entertainment Contest. The event will take place on Sunday 21st April at Chosen Hill School, Churchdown, Gloucester and builds on the encouraging success of its annual Own-Choice contest. A spokesperson explained, "We are delighted to bring back a...read more
The UK Leading Bands Forum (UKLBF) has announced the appointment of its regional representative bands and officers. The decision to offer Regional Contacts was made at its meeting on the 17th January.
The organisation’s press release stated, "The UKLBF has created a regional framework of contacts which will allow bands that are...read more
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has appointed Rob Wilshaw as the band’s new solo trombone player. Rob has already performed his first engagement with the band at the Grimsby Auditorium and will have his contest debut later in the year at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield.
Rob began his playing in Stoke-on-Trent with...read more
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) has announced that Brett Baker has been elected as Chair, following its AGM on Sunday 21st January. Brett succeeds Sheona Wade who stepped down after two years leadership, with the membership warmly thanking her as she stays on the executive committee for a further...read more
Wednesday 31 January 2024
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