There’s just over a week left to complete the application for registration with this year's Foden's Youth Band. Formed in 2012, the band welcomes players aged 21 or under and grade 5 or above, from across the North West, Midlands, North Wales and Yorkshire to monthly rehearsals led by the National...read more
The Brass in Concert Championship has announced the adjudication panel for the 46th event to be held at Sage Gateshead on Saturday 18th November, in association with Yamaha, Banks Group and World of Brass. The 'Quality of Performance' criteria will be judged by Howard Evans and Margie Antrobus, whilst 'Entertainment &...read more
The iconic Strawberry Field in Liverpool, made famous in the 1967 Beatles song, will remain a public venue providing live music performances with the opening of a brand new bandstand. It is a striking new addition to the south Liverpool visitor attraction, which has been owned by the Salvation Army since...read more
West of England Area champion Camborne has announced the appointment of Gareth Churcher as their new Musical Director. Gareth has gained widespread experience having led ensembles such as the Cornwall Youth Wind Orchestra, Cornwall Youth Brass Ensemble, as well as a long tenure developing both the youth and senior bands at...read more
Gavin Higgins's 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' will receive its Belgian premiere in January 2025. The Belgian premiere will be given by Festival Brass Band and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra conducted by Martyn Brabbins on Friday 31st January 2025 at the city's Queen Elisabeth Hall. The performance also marks...read more
The Band of the Prince of Wales, which is one of the three brass bands within the British Army Corps of Music has confirmed WO1 Matthew Simmonds and CSgt David Hamilton will be taking the musical lead. The band, based in Brecon, has appointed a new Officer in Command (OC) in...read more
Saturday 9 September 2023
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