Wednesday 12 July 2023

National Youth Higgins Collaboration

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has confirmed that it will perform Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto for Brass Band and Orchestra' with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain in 2024. The work, which recently added the prestigious South Bank Sky Arts Classical Music Award to its Royal Philharmonic...read more

Wednesday 12 July 2023

Foden’s to Preview Nationals

Foden's are once again hosting the pre-contest preview evening for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain on the eve of the contest on Friday 20th October in London's magnificent Regent Hall Salvation Army. This concert is part of the 'Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival.' This year's set work...read more

Wednesday 12 July 2023

BBE Awards 2023 Shortlist Revealed

Following an enthusiastic input from the brass band community that saw over 100 nominations made across the categories, BBE is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Brass Bands England Awards 2023. BBE Chair Michael Kilroy commented: “A big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a...read more

Wednesday 12 July 2023

Enderby to feature at Arnold Festival

The annual Malcolm Arnold Festival, taking place on Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 October, will take place in Malcolm’s birthplace of Northampton. This will be followed by the online festival, scheduled for Sunday 29 October. On the Saturday of the event, the Championship Section Enderby Band will take to the...read more

Wednesday 12 July 2023

Join the City of Perth Salute Parade

The City of Perth Salute returns for its fourth year to the Fair City and bands are being invited to join Perthshire Brass in the parade of brass, pipe and military bands in this fantastic free family event on Sunday 6 August. The parade will set off at noon to...read more

Wednesday 12 July 2023

Smith takes the Baton at BD1

BD1 Brass has announced the appointment of Jamie Smith as their new Musical Director. The appointment strengthens the existing ties with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet and member of the award winning A4 Brass quintet, through his work with Bradford Music Service. Commenting on the appointment a spokesperson for...read more

Wednesday 12 July 2023

Selkirk Silver plays for the Royals

Thursday 6th July will remain etched in the memories of Selkirk Silver Band members following their participation in a very special Royal engagement. The band was extremely honoured to play for HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their visit to the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Selkirk. The...read more


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