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Sep 181 min read

Brass in Concert 2024 Adjudicators Announced

Brass in Concert have announced the line up for the 2024 championships.

Mar 273 min read

Kapitol Promotions Announce National Finals Test Pieces

Explore the test pieces chosen for this year's national finals.

Feb 182 min read

Red Admiral Music Academy Launch New Entertainment Contest

Red Admiral are launching a brand new entertainment contest on Sunday 29th September 2024.

Jan 53 min read

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

Feb 11, 20225 min read

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 read

What is the WMC Kerkrade?

What is WMC Kerkrade? Let's find out about this incredible music festival together!

Jan 5, 20224 min read

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!

Mar 17, 20216 min read

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 9, 20215 min read

Real talk: Should We feel Guilty for not practising?

I have felt 'practise-guilt', but after some thought and reaching out to some of you, I have some strong opinions about 'practise-guilt'.

Feb 5, 20213 min read

Lady Blowhorn's Banding Papers

Move over Lady Whistledown, these are Lady Blowhorn's Banding Papers!