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Test Piece Preview: Indian Summer by Eric Ball
Eric Ball is a household name within the banding community, having penned some of the movement’s most well-known and beloved works, such as Resurgam, Journey into Freedom and Star Lake. Similarly to those aforementioned pieces, Indian Summer is a work that forms some of Ball’s most familiar repertoire and has been frequently used as a set work in the UK contest circuit.
5 days ago8 min read
Unite the Union to Host Banders Bingo
Get Your Ticket to Banders Bingo Presented by Brassed Up and Unite the Union Brass Band Unite the Union Brass Band will play host to a 'post-Area blow out' with Banders Bingo presented by Brassed Up on Friday 13th March 2026. Brassed Up Presents Banders Bingo Banders Bingo is the UK's only 18+ bingo party with live music and it promises to be a night filled with great music, great laughs and great prizes. With a live brass band playing hits from artists such as, Abba, Lady Ga
6 days ago1 min read
Countdown is on to Unibrass 2026
What to Expect from Unibrass 2026 With just a few days to go until Unibrass 2026, here is a summary of what to expect from Saturday's event. Twenty-two University Bands Ready to Compete The annual inter-university entertainment contest thoughout the day will feature 22 university brass band ensembles, including Newcastle, who are making their debut. The performances will start from around 10:30am with two sections taking place at the same time. Audience members get access to
Feb 112 min read
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