Tuesday 9 January 2018

Whitburn Celebrates 2017 Award Winners 

It was a special night for the Gourlay family, as Whitburn Band revealed its award winners for 2017. In what was a momentous year for the band – with victories at the Scottish, Scottish Open and Grand Shield as well as a runner up spot at the British Open –...read more

Monday 8 January 2018

Bella Tromba take the 'Late Shift'

The award-winning brass ensemble Bella Tromba, of Emma Bassett, Victoria Curran, Becca Toft and Jo Harris, will be featured as part of the high profile 'Late Shift' series at the National Portrait Gallery. The series provides free live music for art lovers in London on 19th January. The event begins at...read more

Monday 8 January 2018

Awards at B&R  Celebration Evening

The Brighouse & Rastrick Band enjoyed the start of 2018 last weekend with their annual band awards meal. Including a three-course meal, members and friends of the Band dressed up for a night of fun and laughter, celebrating the fantastic memories B&R experienced in 2017. Congratulations go to Kathleen...read more

Monday 8 January 2018

Mead returns home for New Year   

Steven and Misa Mead have just returned home from an extended tour that has included performing to over 12,000 people in both the USA and Japan. The Besson euphonium artists left on 29th November, returning just in time to see in the New Year. The tour included 80 private lessons, 9...read more

Sunday 7 January 2018

Doyle takes the Baton at Northop  

Following a successful audition process Northop Silver Band has announced the appointment of John Doyle as their new Musical Director. A spokesperson from Northop commented: "We had a number of high quality candidates that took the band for rehearsals and concerts last year, but under John's direction the band won...read more

Thursday 4 January 2018

More march and hymn tune entries needed at Morley 

The popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest will be held for the 12th time in Morley, West Yorkshire on Sunday 17th June, with entries now needed from bands wishing to compete in the event. The format of the contest comprises a road march, followed by each band playing three...read more

Wednesday 3 January 2018

'Saxhorn Fest' at Salford  

Katrina Marzella and Helen Varley will lead a new combined Tenor Horn & Baritone 'Saxhorn Fest' Day at the University of Salford early this year. Aimed at exploring and developing the potential of the traditional brass band 'middle of the band' the event will take place at Pell Hall on 3rd...read more


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