Saturday 9 September 2023

British Open Gala Concert Preview

Cory and Black Dyke have announced their programmes for their appearance at the Brass Gala concert tomorrow. Led by Philip Harper and Prof Nicholas Childs, the two bands will also be joined by young musicians from the Services for Education Youth Brass Ensembles for what promises to be a wonderful afternoon...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

European Composers Competition 2024

Aspiring composers are being invited to take part in the 9th European Composers Competition to be held in Palanga, Lithuania, next year as part of the 45th European Brass Band Championships. Entrants should submit an original composition for brass band of a maximum of 12 minutes in duration. The competition will...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Youth Champs Entry Reminder

Organisers of the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs) announced earlier this year that the 2024 event will take place at Dean Close School in Cheltenham on Saturday 23 March. Following recent events in the North West and East Midlands, the location will present a more manageable...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Embouchure Exhibition and Website

Brass band players know only too well that their facial musculature, teeth and lips have great influence on their performance and development of their careers. This topic was the specialism of dentist Maurice Porter, who was also a gifted amateur musician, whose work during the 1950’s and 60’s and until...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

AOBBA Trainee Programme Support at Cheltenham

The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain will once again support the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators' Training Programme by incorporating several Trainee Adjudicators into this year's Sections 1-4 Finals 2023 event. Section 4 Final - Trainees: Stuart Gray and Nick Sanders - Mentor: Stan Lippeatt Section 2 Final - Trainees:...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Sections 1-4 National Finals Social Media Officer

The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain has announced that Becky Childs will be its Social Media Officer for the upcoming Sections 1-4 Finals 2023. She will be covering the event on Facebook and Instagram (@nbbc_gb) platforms, giving people a "behind-the-scenes" look at this fantastic national celebration of banding &...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

UniBrass Composition Competition

As the new academic year and registration for UniBrass 2024 draws closer, UniBrass has announced the launch of its inaugural Composition Competition. The UniBrass Foundation has recently delivered their highly successful UniBrass Band Camp summer school with a rousing finale concert at Sheffield Cathedral. UniBrass is launching an innovative initiative targeted...read more


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