Spring Festival 2024: Superstars and See-Saws
'A Brussels Requiem' will always have a special place in my heart because of the wonderful people I had the privilege to share this performa
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May 58 min
Test Piece Preview: ‘A Brussels Requiem by Bert Appermont’
It is an epic work for brass band with plenty to test, but most importantly it is an utterly outstanding piece of music full of visceral emo
Mar 273 min
Kapitol Promotions Announce National Finals Test Pieces
Explore the test pieces chosen for this year's national finals.
Mar 142 min
Pemberton Band Solo Contest Accepting Entries
The Pemberton Band 2024 solo competition is set to be a fantastic opportunity for brass players of all ages.
Mar 18 min
Oh Hells Bells! | North West Regionals 2024
A Day of Ducks, Sheep, Penguins, a Pterodactyl and Accidental Manifestations How on earth are we into the swing of Regional Brass Band...
Feb 182 min
Red Admiral Music Academy Launch New Entertainment Contest
Red Admiral are launching a brand new entertainment contest on Sunday 29th September 2024.
Feb 143 min
BBCA 2024 Conducting Competition Accepting Submissions
BBCA Announce Details for 2024 Competition The Brass Band Conductors' Association has announced the details of its 2024 Conducting...
Feb 66 min
Exploring Philip Sparke’s Variations on an Enigma
As a member of one of the 12 bands looking to crack the ‘Enigma’ code in Blackpool at the North West Regionals, I thought I would embark on
Jan 172 min
Brass Bands England Launch New Youth Brass Festival
Youth Fest aims to celebrate the sheer joy of participating in performing music by providing an exciting performing experience in an inclusi
Jan 53 min
Details Released for 2024 North West Regional Brass Band Championships
The North West Regional Brass Band Championships announced the details for this year's contest, which will see 77 bands from across the Nort
May 16, 20239 min
United and Rejoicing Through Music |Spring Festival 2023
With Eurovision and the 101st British Open Spring Festival Brass Band Contest - it was a fine weekend of music!
Feb 11, 20225 min
Sparking the Flame
How one John Williams' Olympic anthem helped me to find my spark preparing for one of the biggest brass band contests of the year.
Jan 19, 20225 min
What is the WMC Kerkrade?
What is WMC Kerkrade? Let's find out about this incredible music festival together!
Jan 5, 20224 min
The Butlin's Experience - As Told in GIFs
Butlin's Brass Band Festival is a contest unlike any other. Here is what a weekend looks like in GIFs!
Sep 24, 20214 min
Music Fills the Square Again - Blackburn and Darwen Hymn & MArch Contest
Blackburn and Darwen Hymn and March Contest marked the return to the contest stage for me and what an incredible day it was!
Mar 17, 20216 min
Commentary Debut, Crying and cocktails - Cory Online Championships Day 1 & 2
I think that I can safely say I’ve never previously sat and watched a brass competition, sipping a Long Island Iced Tea.
Feb 5, 20213 min
Lady Blowhorn's Banding Papers
Move over Lady Whistledown, these are Lady Blowhorn's Banding Papers!