Amersham Band are in the process of constructing a new band room and need your help to access a £25,000 Aviva Community Award.
Phil Speechley, a long serving bass player and spokesperson for the band, told BBW: "We have a site and planning consent for the new band room, all...read more
The Scottish Brass Band Association has awarded Stuart McNab, Musical Director with Creetown, a special honour in recognition of his services to brass bands spanning over 60 years.
Stuart began his playing with Kirkintilloch before leaving to start work as a teacher at the Douglas Ewart High School in 1983 and...read more
Britain’s foremost contemporary composers have been revealed today, with thirty composers nominated for the British Composer Awards, spanning 33 works across 11 categories.
From a community project exploring the refugee crisis and featuring Donald Trump quotes, to a work examining societal perceptions of women through the metaphor of birds, to a...read more
It was with great pleasure and excitement that Grimethorpe Colliery Band announced that they will be conducted by Captain Sam Hairsine of the Royal Marines at this year’s Brass in concert championships. The band have already enjoyed working with Sam earlier this year and now look forward to him preparing them...read more
Brass Factor 2017, has pledged to support local Wetherby based charity, Martin House Hospice. The charity provides family led care for children with life-shortening illnesses in Yorkshire. It is a vital place where families can come and stay to find much needed support, respite and practical help.
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Elland Silver Youth Band are delighted to announce they have been awarded a grant of £2000 from the Community Foundation for Calderdale.
The grant has been funded through the Kathleen Mary Denham Legacy to contribute towards the costs of financing the youth bands trip to the European Youth Band Championships in...read more
Saturday 28 October 2017
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