News | Brass Band World

Sunday 1 October 2023

Christmas Crowdfunder

Brass Bands England (BBE) has once again partnered with Crowdfunder UK, the UK’s largest crowdfunding platform, to help bands raise much-needed funds this Christmas. Launching with a webinar on Thursday 5 October at 7:00pm. Those wishing to take part this year are encouraged to come along and start planning their campaigns...read more

Sunday 1 October 2023

Brass Band Conference 2023

BBE has released information regarding the forthcoming Brass Band Conference, due to take place on 7th October. On arrival attendees should make their way over to the Oastler building where teas and coffees will be served from 9.45am. Delegate badges can then be collected with the opportunity to register for any...read more

Sunday 1 October 2023

2024 Youth Champs Tickets on Sale

Tickets for the 2024 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs) are now available for purchase. Following recent Youth Champs annual events taking place in the North West and East Midlands, next year’s contest will take place in the South West with Dean Close School, Cheltenham as the...read more

Sunday 1 October 2023

Jamie Smith joins Geneva

Geneva has announced another fantastic new artist to the Geneva brand in Jamie Smith. Jamie is a performer, educator and conductor held in high regard. After starting to play the cornet at the age of 8, he has worked his way broadly through the music world with specialisms in chamber music,...read more

Sunday 1 October 2023

Kingdom win Fife Charities

Congratulations to Kingdom Brass on winning the Fife Charities Band Association contest in Kirkcaldy this weekend. The band retained its title with a super performance of ‘Metropolis 1927’. The band also won the hymn tune, best horn (flugal horn Sarah Findlay), best euphonium (Tom Coen) and best percussion section, with a...read more

Sunday 1 October 2023

Dumfries Town Band celebrates 150th Anniversary

The sound of voice and brass featured in a celebratory concert on Saturday evening when Dumfries Town Band joined forces with the town’s men’s choir to mark its 150th anniversary. Dumfries Town Band was formed in 1873 when a group of musicians got together with the support of the town council. Among...read more

Sunday 1 October 2023

New Arrangements Announced for the Selection of Award Winners

The Worshipful Company of Musicians (WCOM), one of the City of London’s historic livery companies, awards two medals annually in recognition of outstanding service to the brass band movement. The Iles Medal was established in 1947 by John Henry Iles, a Pastmaster of the Company, and is awarded annually to musicians...read more