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Friday 6 October 2017

Brass Band road-test new RBC hall

On Tuesday 10th October the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band will perform a lunchtime concert in the brand new concert hall with their esteemed Musical Director, Ian Porthouse at the helm. The concert begins at 1.10pm and is a wonderful way to experience the new hall in all its glory as...read more

Friday 6 October 2017

2019 European Championships to be held in Montreux

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has revealed that the 2019 European Brass Band Championships will now be held in Montreux, Switzerland, following its decision not to pursue further proposals to hold the event in Palanga, Lithuania. Building upon recent developments within the Lithuanian brass band movement, for the last two...read more

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Memories of Christmas with Foden's Band and Matt Ford

The world famous Foden's Band and star vocalist Matt Ford, who has featured with the John Wilson Orchestra and BBC Big Band, announce their 'Memories of Christmas' tour. Following the success of a number of high profile concerts and CD recording sessions Foden's and Matt Ford are pleased to announce that...read more

Wednesday 4 October 2017

A Musical Celebration for Eilir Williams

On the 25th October at 8pm in the University of Salford's Peel Hall a concert will be given to celebrate the life of Eilir Williams who sadly passed away last Christmas following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. The first half will see the University Brass Band, conducted by Tom...read more

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Community Spirit Award for Elland

Elland Silver Band have become the recipients of a Calderdale Community Foundation’s Community Spirit Award. The band were nominated for an award in the Arts and Culture category in recognition for the development of their youth band and success at this year’s European Youth Championships. Musical Director, Samantha Harrison, Band Secretary,...read more

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Bolsover Festival of Brass 2017

Elland Silver dominated the 2017 Bolsover Festival of Brass, which took place on 1 October, at Heritage School, Clowne, in northeast Derbyshire, England. The Festival saw 48 competitors compete on 20-minute, own-choice programmes across six sections, run in two halls. Three hundred and sixty UK cities and 32 different countries tuned...read more

Tuesday 3 October 2017

High profile celebrity supporters for Black Dyke Heritage Appeal

Launched in July following the successful Heritage Lottery Funded opening of its Black Dyke Heritage Centre, the list of high profile heritage supporters is led by opera star Lesley Garrett, alongside music entrepreneur Michael Eavis, former Labour politician Ed Balls, Richard Morrison, chief music critic of The Times newspaper, and long...read more