British Bandsman

Congratulations to @YWDBand for their Brass Band Week event ‘Rhythm and Song’, chosen by the British Bandsman to receive free tickets to the Flowers Band on 28 September in Reading Town Hall, part of the British Bandsman concert series!

A concert series that really is a who’s who of the best in British Brass is coming to Reading in partnership with @BB1887. The Concert Hall will play host to brass and silver bands from up and down the land throughout 2024-25 - starting next month! whatsonreading.com/themes/british…

BBE members @TheFlowersBand will be performing at Reading Town Hall as part of the British Bandsman Concert Series on Saturday 28th September, 7pm. We can't wait! @BB1887

Don't miss the chance to nab your limited edition #BrassBandWeek sunglasses at Reading Town Hall this evening! As modelled here by @TredegarBand. 😎 @BB1887

Great to see my friends who also "write about brass bands on the internet" yesterday, Rob @bb1887, Iwan @4barsrest and Elise @brassing_around. 📷 British Bandsman: Tredegar Band setting up at Reading Town Hall. #BrassBand

The winners of the Denshaw White Friday Band Contest 2024. Congratulations to all.

@RWCMD - are you in a position to confirm or deny news that you are axing the junior department at the end of this term. ?

🎺 We are still taking entries for the 2024 March & Hymn Contest! 🎺 📅 Sunday 16th June 📍 St Georges Square, Hebden Bridge 🏆 £1500 total prize fund! ☀️ We can't guarantee the weather, but it is always a fantastic afternoon!! @BB1887 @4barsrest @BrassBandsEng @BBWMagazine

If you've already booked your coach for Saddleworth #WhitFriday, the next job is to complete your entry form. One entry for all contests. It makes it a lot more efficient for you and us on a very busy night! saddleworthwhitfriday.co.uk/registration-f… @BB1887 @4barsrest please RT here & FB!

Some final rehearsals with director @jamie_fletcher and @Freckletonband ahead of the #KinkyToots 🎺 one-off show in Blackpool next week. Part of BBE's new Elevate programme (bbe.band/elevate). Find out more about next week's show: bbe.band/kinkytoots #Blackpool

We are absolutely delighted to share that we were crowned Yorkshire Area 3rd Section Champions this evening 🏆 with our percussion team also collecting an award 🥁 Thanks everyone for all the kind messages 🙏 @YRBBC @BB1887 @4barsrest @Barnsleymushub @CBondComposer

britishbandsman.com/re-issue If the very first volume of The British Bandsman was re-issued would you be interested in purchasing a copy. Details on the website.

Psst! Do you know someone who's made an exceptional contribution to banding this past year? Make sure their efforts don't go unnoticed by nominating them for the Brass Bands England Awards 2024! 🤩 Find out more 👉 bbe.band/awards24

Meet @DonnaTrumpUK as they pair up with @Freckletonband at Blackpool Tower next week! 🎺 Book your table or individual tickets: bbe.band/kinkytoots. #Blackpool #KinkyToots #BrassBand #Cabaret

@fodensband programme at the @rncmlive Brass Festival

@Coryband in concert at Reading Town Hall. Tickets available from whatsonreading.com/venues/concert…

Congratulations and thank you to British Bandsman @BB1887, @CBondComposer and @TheGUSBand for hosting the Regionals workshop today. Really interesting afternoon!

Good luck everyone #finals2013

#Centenary party 15/7 @Flanesford - Lydbrook Band and Lydbrook Training Band 💯- featuring players age 7 upwards. @StrikeBrass @4barsrest @BB1887 🎥 @MLythaby