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Radio: Sunday Bandstand
Lots more great music from Chris Helme. Sunday Bandstand: Broadcast on Phoenix FM 96.7 community radio in the Halifax area of West Yorkshire. This programme is also available via www.phoenixfm.co.uk...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
More music from Frank at the BBCListen to the Band: 25th July: Frank Renton presents a special concert celebrating the 125th anniversary of British Bandsman magazine recorded in Symphony Hall,...
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Newton's law of perfection
Tredegar's principal euphonium claims first 100% recital mark at Royal Welsh College. Tredegar’s principal euphonium player Byron ‘Buzz’ Newton is believed to have become the first brass player ever to...
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Leyland looking for re-union
The Leyland Band is looking to meet up with old and new friends...To celebrate the recent acquisition of rehearsal premises in their hometown, the Leyland Band is to hold a grand reunion. The event...
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Own choice selections for Preston revealed
The blockbuster selections from the eight contenders for the English crown have been announced - so get to Preston early! The organisers of next weekend’s English National Championship have revealed...
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Brass the Baton gains pace
Lots more bands are playing their Olympic role in the Brass the Baton.The ‘Brass the Baton’ project continues to make its way around the UK, with a host of bands taking part in the movement’s...
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Library fine for Blidworth
An innovative performance by members of the Blidworth Welfare Band helps their local library. As part of their innovative ‘Music in the Community’ scheme, Blidworth Welfare Band gave a concert at their...
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Foden's celebrate VC's MBE
Foden's join in the celebrations of Vice Chairman's MBE.The Foden's Band has joined in the celebrations following the news that their Vice President, Ivor Stevenson has been honoured with an MBE in the...
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Radio: World of Brass
More great brass band music from John Maines.World of Brass Radio: Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/¬wobradio A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks! Also catch up with previous...
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Dyke set to premiere Macmillian work
Black Dyke will premiere James Macmillan's first major work for brass band at British Bandsman 125th anniversary concert. It has been announced that James MacMillan’s much anticipated commission for...
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Foden's look for archive help
Foden's is looking for help to set up an archive of its rich history. The Foden’s Band is hoping to record an appreciation of its rich history through archive audio recordings and written personnel...
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Penclawdd delight at MBE Award
The Penclawdd Band has been celebrating an MBE for their DVLA tuba player.The Penclawdd Band from West Wales has joined in the congratulations for their Chairman and Eb tuba player Richard Phillips,...
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Timaru set for New Zealand Championship
The port town of Timaru is ready for the 2012 New Zealand Championships next month - headed by defending champion Woolston Brass.The organisers of the 2012 New Zealand National Championships have...
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Eccleston's new web presence
The Eccleston Band launch their revitalised & updated websiteThe Eccleston Band has announced the launch of their revamped website as well as a new presence on Twitter and Facebook. Everything you...
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Dempsey signs for Blackburn
The Blackburn & Darwen Band has announced the signing of rising cornet star Luke Dempsey.The Blackburn & Darwen Band has announced the signing of rising cornet star Luke Dempsey as their new...
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Radio: Sounds of Brass
Plenty of music from Philip Hunt over the next few weeks.SOUNDS OF BRASS: BROADCAST ON BBC RADIO BRISTOL, CORNWALL, DEVON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GUERNSEY, JERSEY, SOMERSET SOUND, SWINDON & WILTSHIRE...
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Childs set to lead Children's Band
Dr Robert Childs will lead the National Children's Band of Great Britain next month. The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain has released details of its ninth annual residential course...
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Report & Results: 2012 Morley March & Hymn Tune
Yorkshire Imps deny Marsden double hat trick at Morley.There was a fantastic turn out of bands at the Morley March & Hymn Tune contest on the weekend, when 17 competitors battled it out for their...
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Report & Results: 2012 Bugle Contest
St Dennis take the Royal Trophy back home with them at centenary West of England Bandsman's Festival.The unseasonal wind and showers did not deter the 21 bands that took part in the 88th West of...
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Report & Results: 2012 Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune
Marsden Silver take the march and hymn tune honours at Hebden Bridge.The 5th Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune Contest has been heralded as a great success following a weekend of fine music making in...
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