Stavanger Band has announced Ian Porthouse, Tredegar’s MD, will lead them at Siddis Brass in November, whilst Frederic Theodoloz, conductor of European Champion Treize Etoiles will take the helm for the 2024 Norwegian National Championships.
Band Chairperson Anders Rydberg explained, “Following 18 years of a great musical partnership with Allan...read more
Tredegar has announced that Jack Lythaby has taken on the permanent role as its solo horn player. A graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Jack has been a member of the band since 2018 and has already performed in the role on a number of occasions...read more
Brass Bands England (BBE) have announced a one-off training webinar on the subject of social media for brass bands to take place on Wednesday 19 July at 7pm. The webinar offers an exciting opportunity to gain insight from guest expert Adam Koszary, Head of Digital at The Audience Agency. Adam...read more
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2024, also known as Youth Champs, is now open to youth bands wishing to participate in the event. The event will take place at Dean Close School in Cheltenham on Saturday 23 March 2024.Participation is open to youth bands...read more
Blessed with beautiful weather as well as the usual mix of competition and bonhomie, the 2023 Whit Friday Marches in Tameside and Saddleworth and Oldham District were a resounding success. Bands from all over Britain, and further afield, convened for a fabulous afternoon, evening and well into the night for...read more