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Sunday 22 October 2023

National Victory for Black Dyke

Yesterday (Saturday 21st October) twenty bands performed Edward Gregson’s test ‘Of Men of Mountains’ at the capital’s Royal Albert Hall, to an extremely appreciative audience. Following a unique start to proceedings, that saw identical twin sopranos Classical Reflection performing the National Anthem, the performances got underway with each band vying to...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

170th Anniversary Walk for Bluecoats

2023 marks the 170th anniversary of City of Chester Bluecoat Band. To commemorate the occasion members recreated the 'wall walk' that the Bluecoats School Band from which they originate took every Sunday morning. The City of Chester Bluecoat Band originated in the period 1832-40 as a fife and drum ensemble attached...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

40th Celebrations for Friary

Friary Brass recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a packed Concert at Trinity Methodist Church in Woking. Music ranged from popular classics like William Himes' 'Procession to Covenant' and Darrol Barry's 'A Salford Sinfonietta' to pop hits such as Lionel Ritchie’s ‘All Night Long’, which enabled the crowd to enjoy the...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

Pre-Nationals Open Rehearsals

Ahead of the Championship Section National Finals on Saturday many of the competing bands are opening their doors as they make their final preparations. Below is a list of where you can hear a few preview performances of Edward Gregson’s test ‘Of Men and Mountains’. Wednesday 18th October:Black Dyke8.00pmMorley Town Hall Brighouse &...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

Nigel Boddice remembered in RCS Concert

Celebrated brass lecturer, tutor, trumpet player and conductor Nigel Boddice MBE, who passed away a year ago, will be remembered at a concert at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland next Friday 20th October. The first RCS Wind Orchestra concert of the new term, which starts at 6pm, is warmly dedicated to the...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

Meet BBCA at Wychavon

The Brass Band Conductors’ Association will once again be joining the throng at the Wychavon Brass Band Festival on Saturday 4 November at The De Montfort School, Evesham. Members of the BBCA Exec will be manning their trade stand in the heated marquee and look forward to chatting to you about...read more

Sunday 15 October 2023

RAH Pre-Results Music

Kapitol Promotions has announced that the British Army Band Tidworth Fanfare Team will herald the 2023 National Champion Band at next weekend's Championship Section Final 2023, which is being held at London's Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 21 October. The Fanfare Team will perform ‘The Red Machine’ by James Scott during...read more