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Thursday 29 June 2023

Children’s Band get ready for Summer

The Children’s and Youth Bands of The NYBBGB will soon be taking their week-long residencies followed by summer concerts. This year, both residential courses will be at Wymondham College in Norfolk, the Children’s Band starting on 23rd July and the Youth Band on 29th July. Amongst the tutoring and social...read more

Thursday 29 June 2023

Baritone Signing for Friary

The latest signing for Friary is Jonti Smith on first baritone. Hailing from Northamptonshire, Jonti progressed through the County Music Service, eventually reaching the position of principal euphonium with the County Youth Brass and Concert bands, whilst receiving tuition from Gary Rose. Whilst at school, Jonti also became a member...read more

Thursday 29 June 2023

National Finals judges announced

Kapitol Promotions Ltd., which presents the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, has announced the line-up of adjudicators and bands for the 2023 National Finals. Deliberating on bands competing at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 21 October are Dr. Robert Childs, Dr. Stephen Cobb and Prof. Roger Webster. For Sections 1-4...read more

Sunday 25 June 2023

Swiss Open Preview

Ten bands will compete at the 33rd Besson Swiss Open later this year. The contest takes place in Luzern on Saturday 23rd September at the magnificent KKL Konzertsaal, with Open-Air and Gala concert performances from Cory to look forward to as well. The competitors will perform the set-work, 'Angels and...read more

Sunday 25 June 2023

Willebroek Solo Contest 2023

Brass Band Willebroek has announced that entry is now open for its annual solo competition. The international jury will include Raf Van Looveren, Sophie Binet-Budelot and Kris Garfitt alongside conductor Erik Janssen. There is a prize money available of 5,000 Euros across the different four categories, with the final being...read more

Sunday 25 June 2023

Award Nomination for Higgins

The ground-breaking musical collaboration between the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Tredegar Band has been nominated in the Classical Music category of the prestigious 2023 South Bank Sky Arts Awards. The South Bank Sky Arts Awards celebrate every genre of the arts, including Dance, Theatre, Pop, TV Drama, Film,...read more

Sunday 25 June 2023

Leeds Best of Brass Series Line-up

The popular Leeds Best of Brass series returns in September with the first of eight monthly concerts featuring leading UK bands. An integral part of the musical attractions provided by Leeds Arts Events & Venues promoted by Leeds City Council, the series will take place at Morley Town Hall. Hammonds will...read more