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Sunday 26 November 2023

Euphonium and Baritone Additions at Wantage Band

Wantage Band has announced two new additions to the euphonium and baritone line ahead of their festive engagements. The band would like to publicly thank Eddie Hindson for all his amazing performances over the past couple of years on Solo Baritone, most recently featured as the bands soloist at Wychavon Festival...read more

Thursday 23 November 2023

Firsts at Leicester

It was a day of firsts for the Hatfield and Askern Colliery Band at the recent LBBA Contest. Following the recent appointment of Musical Directing duo Richard Marshall and Vicki Kennedy, the band was awarded first place in the First Section competition earlier this month. Commenting on social media a spokesperson...read more

Wednesday 22 November 2023

Welsh Conductor of the Year 2023

The Eric James Memorial Trophy for Welsh Conductor of 2023 has been awarded to Gareth Ritter, conductor of Ebbw Valley Brass. Alyn James explained the origins of the coveted award, “The idea for the award came from a group of my father’s friends following his death in 1990. My father had...read more

Monday 20 November 2023

Kirkintilloch wins the Challenge Shield

Congratulations to The Kirkintilloch Band on following up its win at the West of Scotland entertainment contest with a convincing victory at the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge in Perth Concert Hall yesterday, establishing a clear three-point lead over second-placed Bathgate Band. Playing off the number 24 spot, it was Kirkie’s performance...read more

Monday 20 November 2023

LBBA Annual Contest Results

Congratulations to all involved in the Leicestershire Brass Band Association Annual Contest last weekend. Particular credit is owed to the bands that topped their respective sections: Sandhurst Silver, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Raunds Temperance Band, Ratby Co-operative and Thapston Town. Commenting on the success of the day, LBBA Secretary Adam Whittle...read more

Monday 20 November 2023

Wilmington Virtosi prepares for Debut

Wilmington Virtuosi Brass, located in Wilmington, North Carolina is a welcome new addition to the North American brass band movement. The band has been formed by Richard Hillson, a former National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain player. Having lived in the USA for 14 years Richard has previously played for...read more

Monday 20 November 2023

Double Award at Wells

Wells Cathedral School has been celebrating its trombone achievements after Year 11 pupil, Morgan Bland, won the prestigious 'Student of the Year' accolade at the recent British Trombone Society Annual Awards. Morgan is a specialist music pupil who started at Wells two eyas ago and has been inspired in his playing by...read more