A much-anticipated biography of composer Arthur Butterworth, entitled 'Moorland Symphonies: An Introduction to the Music of Arthur Butterworth', is to be released on 1st July. Published by Lyrita, it has been written by Paul Conway, a freelance writer and an acknowledged specialist in 20th century and contemporary British music.
Paul...read more
Details of the Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday contests which take place on 2nd June have been announced. There is over £35,000 in prize money to be won this year courtesy of the generous financial support from private sponsorship and through Oldham Council. Competing bands are reminded that the...read more
The Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen Band (BTM) has recently been featured on the ITV Wales television programme 'Welsh Lives'. The programme followed the band as it prepared and then performed at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest, which took place in Newport in February.
'Welsh Lives' shines a spotlight on people, organisations...read more
Four players received long service awards from the Scottish Brass Band Association last weekend. The awards were presented at separate Saturday night concerts by Langholm Town Band and Kilmarnock Concert Brass.
At the Langholm event, ‘A Night at the Movies’ at the Buccleuch Centre, SBBA life membership medals were presented to...read more
The Worshipful Company of Musicians has announced that composer Gavin Higgins will be the recipient of the 2023 Iles Medal. The award made by the City of London's historic livery company in recognises outstanding service to the brass band movement. The Iles Medal was established in 1947 by John Henry Iles,...read more
Wednesday 24 May 2023
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