The National Children’s Band began its summer residential at Stonyhurst College on the weekend. Beginning with seating auditions and a special welcome assembly on Sunday, the young players were quickly moved into rehearsal with Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson, an NYBBGB alumna who also conducted the Children’s Band’s first course....read more
The list of confirmed competitors for the Wychavon Festival of Brass has been announced. The event will take place on November 2nd in Evesham. Bands in the Championship Section will be competing for a qualification place for the 2025 British Open Spring Festival in addition to the generous prize funds and...read more
Thoresby Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Luke Pallister as its new Musical Director. Luke has enjoyed a long relationship with the band having previously played cornet with the First Section Midlands band. Commenting on his new position Luke stated, "It's with great pride that I've accepted the role. I'm...read more
Congratulations to Darebin City-Preston Band on winning the top section at the recent Victoria State Championships. The event was held last weekend in Hawthorn with Darebin retaining its title and reclaiming the trophy against strong competition from runners-up Gleferrie Brass. A spokesperson from Darebin commented on the success, “Darebin...read more
Easington Colliery has announced the signing of the experienced Bethany Peck on solo trombone ahead of the band's Royal Albert Hall National campaign in October. Commenting on Bethany’s appointment a spokesperson for the band said, "We're delighted to have such a talented musician and join us as we look forward to...read more
Foden's will travel for a ‘once in a lifetime’ trip to South Korea on 6th August to perform at the acclaimed Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival. A spokesperson for the band commented on the forthcoming trip, "We are grateful to the Jeju organising committee for the invitation to perform at...read more
Children from rom Birkby Junior School, Mount Pleasant Primary School and Paddock Junior School in Huddersfield have taken part in a series of creative workshops commissioned by Brass Bands England. The initiative was supported in partnership with Heritage Quay and Shape North, aided by funding from the National Lottery Fund and...read more
Tuesday 30 July 2024
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