Monday 9 October 2017

Foden's extends deadline for quartets 

The draw has now taken place for the forthcoming Foden's Solo Contest on the 29th October. As in previous years the contest has attracted a large number of entries across the various sections. Speaking about the event, co ordinator Fiona Rolfe commented, "We are once again looking forward to hosting our...read more

Monday 9 October 2017

New edition of BBW out now!

The October edition of the banding world's top magazine is out now - and packed to the gunnels with news, views, opinions, reviews, articles, features, spotlights, Rankings and fun... THE BBW INTERVIEW - MARTYN BRABBINS English National Opera MD, Martyn Brabbins, last month returned to 
his brass band roots to conduct Dalmellington...read more

Monday 9 October 2017

Festival showcase for Scottish brass

The 15th edition of the Scottish Festival of Brass takes place over the last two weekends of November in Perth Concert Hall, starting first with the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge on 18 November, when 25 bands across sections 1 - 4 will battle for the Scottish Challenge Trophy on own-choice programmes....read more

Saturday 7 October 2017

Preparations in place for National Championships  

Twenty Championship bands will soon be descending on Kensington to compete with performances of Howard Snell's 'Gallery' in a bid to impress judges Phillip McCann, Howard Snell and Luc Vertommen and be crowned National Champions. In addition to the main event the outstandingly innovative and popular Tubular Brass ensemble will give...read more

Saturday 7 October 2017

Siddis Brass draw announced

The draw has been announced for Siddis Brass Norwegian Entertainment Championships. 58 bands are competing across five sections in Stavanger's Konserthus and Kuppelhallen on the 4th November. Eikanger Bjorsvik, the current European and Norwegian Champions will be aiming for a grand-slam under MD Reid Gilje as they defend their title. Stavanger...read more

Saturday 7 October 2017

Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2018

The Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2018 is the network's nationwide search for talented young brass musicians, providing performers with the chance to develop their future musical ambitions and showcase their talents. The competition is open to brass players resident in the UK aged 16 to 21. Al Booth, Specialist...read more

Friday 6 October 2017

RNCM Young Tubas Resumes 

After a successful first year, Royal Northern College of Music Young Tubas resumes on Sunday 8th October, led by tuba virtuoso and RNCM tutor, Les Neish and RNCM student, Conall Gormley. These free sessions are always good fun and include ensemble and solo playing, plus the chance to ask any brass...read more


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