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Middleton Band Presents The Cottontown Chorus
Join us at 7.30pm on Saturday 6th April 2019 at St Michael’s Church, Middleton, for a fun packed evening of music from Middleton band, Middleton youth band and the fantastic… read more...
National Eisteddfod return for BTM Band
The band marked its return to The Royal National Eisteddfod after a twenty year absence with second place in the Championship and First Section contest. The contest, held in the… read more...
Brass Bands England presents The National Youth Championships of Great Britain
With 36 Bands registered to compete the National Youth Championships of Great Britain at the Warwick Arts Centre this year is set to be a fantastic day of music making… read more...
National Finals 2014: First Section Results
Test Piece: 'The King's Lie' (Stan Nieuwenhuis) Adjudicators: Michael Fowles and Philip Harper 1. Filton Concert (Tom Davoren) 2. Oldham (Lees) (John Collins) 3. City of Bradford (Lee Skipsey) 4.… read more...
National Finals 2014: Third Section Results
Test Piece: 'Symphony for Brass' - Victor Vladmirovitch Ewald arr Michael E Hopkinson Adjudicators: Mike Kilroy and John Winterflood 1. Ebbw Valley (Gareth Ritter) 2. Dunaskin Doon (Gary Williams) 3.… read more...
National Finals 2014: Second Section Results
Test Piece: Traversada (Oliver Waespi) Adjudicators: Ian Porthouse and David Thornton 1. Marple (Sarah Groake-Booth) 2. Lockwood Brass (John Roberts) 3. Fulham (John Ward) 4. Parc and Dare (Andrew Jones)… read more...
National Finals 2014: Fourth Section Results
Test Piece: 'Narnia Suite' - Geoffrey Burgon Adjudicators: Tom Davoren and Mark Wilkinson 1. Northop (David Davies) 2. North Skelton (Dennis Noble) 3. Fairfield (Buxton) (Charles Kitchen) 4. Rockingham (Rob… read more...
September Launch for the North West Youth Brass Band
Leyland Band, Blackpool Music Education Hub and their partners The National Association of Brass Band Conductors and Yamaha are delighted to announce the formation of a new, exciting youth band.… read more...
Russell Gray Appointed as New Musical Director for NYBBS
The Scottish Brass Band Association is pleased to announce that Russell Gray has been appointed as the new Musical Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland. Russell has… read more...
SBBA declares its complete confidence in its President
The Executive Committee of the Scottish Brass Band Association has met to discuss recent events concerning the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland. It came to the following decision. Resolution… read more...
Richard Evans Decides To Resign from NYBBS
It is with regret that The Scottish Brass Band Association announces that Richard Evans has decided to resign as Musical Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland. George… read more...
Dates Announced for 2014 Summer Courses for the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland
The Scottish Brass Band Association, parent body of The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland, are pleased to confirm the dates for 2014 Summer Courses for the National Youth Brass… read more...
NYBBS – Audition Dates Announced
The Scottish Brass Band Association, the parent body of The National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland, is pleased to announce details of the audition process for entrance into the premier… read more...
National Finals: Championship Section - Photographs from Social Media
With all events in this modern age the Internet and Social Media contains a treasure trove of photographs from the day. Using the hashtag #nationalfinals2013 we discovered the following gems… read more...
National Finals: Championship Section Results
The Welsh banding roll continues with the top two spots at the National Championship Finals at the Albert Hall being taken by Cory and Tredegar. The top four bands have pre-qualified… read more...
National Finals: Championship Section Runners and Predictions
This weekend will see the final chapter in the National Finals for 2013 with the Championship Section Final at The Royal Albert Hall. Twenty bands will be playing Edward Gregson’s… read more...
Lip Injury Set Back for Foden's
Foden's Band defence of the National Championships has been dealt a blow following a lip injury to their Principal Cornet Mark Wilkinson. In a statement on Facebook a spokesperson for Foden's… read more...
Open Rehearsal as Woodfalls Prepare for National Championships
Woodfalls Brass Band will be holding an open rehearsal on Wednesday 9th October ahead of their appearance at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. The Salisbury based band… read more...
Welsh Bands Triumph in the National Finals - Review and Photographs
It has been another highly successful weekend for Welsh banding with three out of the four titles taken by Welsh bands in the National Finals at Cheltenham. Add to that… read more...
National Finals: First Section Results
The results of the first section at the National Finals in Cheltenham have been announced with another major trophy on its way to Wales. Tylorstown, Gary Davies Staffordshire, Leigh Baker… read more...
National Finals: Third Section Results
The results of the third section at the National Finals have been announced. LGB Brass, Ian Stewart Skelmanthorpe 'B', Phil Garlick Hawk Green (Marple), Neil Hewson Hucknall & Linby MC… read more...
National Finals: Fourth Section Results
The results from the fourth section at the National Finals have been annouced and Ebbw Valley, and Wales, add more silverware to their display cabinet. Ebbw Valley Brass, Gareth Ritter… read more...
National Finals: Second Section Results
The results of the Second Section of the National Finals at Cheltenham has been announced: Goodwick Brass Band (Matthew Jenkins) Bilton Silver (David Stowell) Swindon Pegasus Brass (Graeme Lewis) Middleton… read more...
Live Twitter: Nationals Finals 2013
Follow all the action from the National Finals over the weekend with this live Twitter feed. If you are at the event you can join the conversation and share photographs… read more...
National Finals: First Section Runners and Predictions
Our final look forward to Cheltenham sees us previewing and predicting for the 1st Section Finals on Sunday September 22nd. Seventeen bands from around the UK will perform Gavin Higgin's… read more...
National Finals: Second Section Runners and Predictions
On Saturday September 21st eighteen second section bands will be competing in the National Championship of Great Britain Final. Glyn Williams and David Hirst will be the adjudicators to listen… read more...
National Finals: Third Section Runners and Predictions
Seventeen Thirds Section Bands will be competing at Cheltenham Racecourse on September 22nd where Steve Pritchard-Jones and Simone Rebello will be listening to their performances of Simon Dobson's Penlee. Who… read more...
National Finals: Fourth Section Runners and Predictions
Nineteen 4th Section Bands will descend upon Cheltenham Racecourse on September 21st where Derek Southcott and Gareth Pritchard will be listening to their performances of Philip Sparke's A Malvern Suite.… read more...
NYBBS Celebration Extravaganza at Perth Concert Hall
The three bands of The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) enthralled the full and enthusiastic audience at Perth Concert Hall when they presented A Celebration Concert on the… read more...
Hammonds Saltaire Band Shine Bright
Hammonds Saltaire Band have enjoyed a rehearsal taken by Dudley Bright, the principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra. Dudley spent an evening with them in the run up to the English… read more...
Arthur Butterworth Shares 90 Years of experience
Arthur Butterworth lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this week just 2 days after his 90th birthday. He was described by Bramwell Tovey as "inspirational, eternally youthful… read more...
Celebrating in Style - The National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland at Perth Concert Hall
The National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland (NYBBS) are currently enjoying their 2013 Summer Courses, led by an esteemed collection of conductors and tutors, and joined by internationally renowned guest… read more...
National Eisteddfod of Wales, Championship Section Results 2013
The results of the Championship Section from the National Eisteddfod of Wales are: Deiniolen Silver Band Cardiff City Band (Melingriffith 1) Llanrug Band read more...
National Eisteddfod 2013: Results from Saturday, August 3
The results from brass band contests on Saturday, August 3 in the 2013 National Eisteddfod in Denbigh are: 4th Section Ebbw Valley Band Oakeley Silver Band Menai Bridge Band 3rd… read more...
Auditions for the NYBBGB & National Childrens Brass Band of GB
The NYBBGB & National Children's Brass Band of GB have audtions arrange over the next few months: 21st September - St. Dennis Bandroom 27th October - Ratby Bandroom 3rd November… read more...
NYBBGB Summer concerts programme confirmed
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB), the UK's leading brass ensembles for youngsters aged 12 to 18, has confirmed the concert programme for its two forthcoming concerts… read more...
10th anniversary repertoire for NCBBGB
The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain (NCBBGB) has confirmed its concert programme for its 10th anniversary celebration concert. which is to be held near Derby on 27 July.… read more...
English Nationals 2013 - Live Twitter Feed
Keep up to date with the build up and the action from the Elgar Hall at Birmingham from the English Nationals. To join the conversation use the hastag #engnats2013 to… read more...
English Nationals 2013 - Runners
The much maligned English Nationals are taking place this Saturday at the Elgar Hall in Birmingham. Eight bands will be competiting over two legs to see who claims the £4000 first… read more...
Black Dyke Band Open Rehearsal at Morley Town Hall
Black Dyke – free admission to open rehearsal at Morley Town Hall TUESDAY 25th. Black Dyke Band will once again present an open rehearsal at Morley Town Hall, this time… read more...