Features

Centenary celebrations for Manger

Tuesday 26 April, 2022 Tim Mutum lifts the lid on one of Norway’s premier bands and examines its exciting plans to celebrate a century of impressive music making. Read full article

Jack Stamp: A voyage of discovery

Thursday 21 April, 2022 In the second of this three-part series, Dr Liz Lane examines the work of composer Dr Jack Stamp, Grimethorpe Band’s international composer-in-association. Read full article

Leading the charge: Mark Bromley on the NYBBGB at 70

Friday 15 April, 2022 NYBBGB CEO Mark Bromley on the band's Easter course, its 70th anniversary and reaching more diverse audiences. Read full article

Banding heavyweights join forces

Wednesday 6 April, 2022 Brass music fans were given a treat for the ears recently, as Brighouse and Rastrick Band joined forces with Black Dyke Band for a massed band concert in Huddersfield Town Hall. Read full article

Fun of the fair at 2022 Youth Champs

Sunday 3 April, 2022 Featuring 27 bands, 386 young performers, nine free workshops and four sections, the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain made a dramatic return recently. Read full article

Kenny Crookston: At the heart of the action

Monday 28 March, 2022 British Bandsman editor Mark Good speaks to BBE’s chief executive officer, Kenny Crookston, about the preparations for the European Brass Band Festival and more. Read full article

Winning ways for Whitburn

Wednesday 23 March, 2022 Brass bands from all over Scotland descended on Perth on March 12 and 13 for the return of the Scottish Championships. Read full article

Arthur O Pearce: The prime minister of bandmasters

Tuesday 15 March, 2022 Arthur O Pearce gave extraordinary service to the world of brass bands. Band historian Tim Mutum explores the ‘prime minister of bandmasters’, who served as conductor of Black Dyke Mills Band for 37 years. Read full article