The Latest Brass Band News from around the World
Courtesy of 4 Bars Rest

Get set for Sydney
The organising committee for the 2009 Australian Nationals, has released information regarding nexts years Championships.

Champions of Brass
Canterbury Provincial Brass Bands Association are all set to host its annual solo and ensemble competition on 24 May.

Callaghan takes on new role
Don Callaghan has been appointed Secretary/Administrator of the Band Association of New South Wales.

Moore takes BBC title
Peter Moore has been crowned the BBC Young Musician of the Year for 2008.

Aussie rules
Leyland MD Jason Katsikaris has spoken to 4BR about his delight at steering his band back to the British Open.

Judges make their feelings known
The six judges at the Spring Festival took the opportunity to make sure everyone in the audience knew just how they reached their decisions.

I should Rococo
New commission from Edward Gregson set to test bands at Symphony Hall.

Spring Festival ups and downs
Following the announcement of the results at the Winter Gardens the full picture of who goes up and who goes down the Spring Festival ladder has become clear.

Results: 2008 Spring Festival
Full results from the 2008 Spring Festival at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool

Live: 2008 Senior Cup
Live coverage of Senior Cup from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

Live: 2008 Senior Trophy
Live coverage of Senior Trophy from Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Live: 2008 Grand Shield
Live coverage of Grand Shield from Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Euro judges praise Cory win
The adjudicators had plenty to commend the new European champions on in their short written remarks from Stavanger...

Advert: Virtuosi
It's Whit Friday Special from Virtuosi Instrument dealer First Brass.

Houlding his own
Conductor and trombone star Chris Houlding is enjoying new surroundings in Germany.