Musicians from Inverclyde brass band to scale the heights for Cheltenham
Seven members of Brass Sounds Inverclyde will climb Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak, with instruments and music to stage a one-hour performance at the summit, sometime in early July. The exact date is dependent on weather conditions being suitable...read more
Penclawdd’s Tony Small has been honoured by the Rotary Foundation with a most prestigious PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP in recognition of over 50 years dedicated service to the community. News of the award came during Penclawdd Bands mid-week rehearsal with an unexpected visit from members of the Gower and Llwchwr Rotary Club...read more
The organisers of the Leeds International Concert Season have announced their support for open air concerts in their area with their 'Summer Bands in Leeds Parks' series. The series will include 100 concerts from 45 bands in 27 open air venues this summer.
From the beginning of May until the end of...read more
Around 150 musicians representing 14 bands recently joined forces in Sheffield to play their part in the high profile Beethoven Revisited Festival. The event was co-ordinated by Brass Bands England's Liaison Officer, Rachel Veitch-Straw, and following a short rehearsal which saw the players perform amid the fantastic acoustics of the foyer...read more
The Haslingden & Helmshore Band in Rossendale, Lancashire and Royal Buckley Town Band in North Wales have announced musical partnerships with Dr. Brett Baker. He becomes Musical Director at Haslingden & Helmshore and Musical Adviser at Royal Buckley with immediate effect. The partnership will also involve Brett assisting in the development...read more
Carlton Main are delighted to announce a new conducting appointment. The new appointment saw the band team up with award winning conductor Erik Janssen in time for their Grand Shield success. Erik has taken up the Professional role and will work alongside side Musical Director, Ian McElligott (pictured here). Erik has...read more
Monday 27 June 2016
