Wednesday 11 October 2023

New MD at Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Michael Bach as its new Professional Musical Director. Michael has taken the band at its last three major contest appearances, culminating in a fine fourth place finish at the recent British Open Championships in Birmingham. A spokesperson for the band stated, “Everyone is really...read more

Wednesday 11 October 2023

Two new dates for Northern Counties 2024 calendar

The Northern Counties Brass Band Association has announced two new dates for its 2024 calendar. The association’s solo and ensemble contest will be held on Saturday 3 February in the Panbride Hall, Carnoustie. The event will take the form of a Junior competition (for young band members and school pupils) and...read more

Wednesday 11 October 2023

10 Projects to receive BBE Funding

BBE has announced that ten of its members bands will be financially supported by the BBE Project Fund. Starting life as the Brass Band Emergency Support Fund during Covid-19, £3,500 of remaining funds were due to be allocated to bands. A call-out to BBE member bands asked for submissions for ideas...read more

Wednesday 11 October 2023

Foden’s to Preview Nationals at Regent Hall

Foden's, the recently crowned Open Champion and defending National Champion has announced the programme that it will perform at its preview appearance at the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival on Friday 20th October. The band will be led by Russell Gray, with a special guest conducting role appearance from Matt Ryan,...read more

Wednesday 11 October 2023

BBE 2023 Award Winners

BBE has revealed the winners of this year’s Brass Bands England Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made an exceptional contribution to the world of brass banding. The Awards were presented during a special ceremony on Saturday 7 October, at this year’s sold-out Brass Band Conference, held at...read more

Monday 2 October 2023

IBBSS Announces 2024 Attractions 

Delegates on the 2024 International Brass Band Summer School will have plenty of attractions to look forward to. The course, supported by Geneva Musical Instruments attracts international delegates from across the banding world, and will run from 29th July to 3rd August under Music Director Prof Nicholas Childs. The list of...read more

Monday 2 October 2023

Exciting Engage day at the RNCM

On Sunday 1 October the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) was alive with the sound of young brass players, with the first "Engage” event of the new school term. The event saw over 120 young brass players stepping through the doors of RNCM, from four of the North West’s leading...read more


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