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- Originally written in 2012 for the 3BA Band in Germany, this work was (in the words of the composer was written as a ‘Tribute to the wonderful sound of brass instruments, that blend together to create the most subtle sonorities: bells as a symbol of the beauty of the instruments’. Fitting that this work was chosen to open the weekend’s event with it’s joyous, celebratory natur...


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The UniBrass Foundation has announced that tickets have been released for its 2026 Unibrass Contest and Gala Concert.


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How This Brass Bander is Approaching 2026 It’s a new year - definitely not a new me though. I’ve spent 29 years maintaining the current model of Liv, I’m not starting again with a new one. However, I’m not against the idea some small repairs and renovations though.That is what this blog is about. No major regime changes, just rejecting what doesn’t work anymore and implementing ...


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My Favourite Banding Moments from this Year As we enter 2026, I thought I’d go for a quick skip down memory lane and revisit some of my favourite brass band moments from the last 12 months! A Very Brassy Wedding Of course, the event that had to take the top spot was tying the knot with my Sop-playing other half, Robert. It was the moment where I realised just how much banding ha...


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The RNCM International Brass Band Festival is one of the best events in the brass banding calendar. Showcasing the best music the brass band community has to offer played by some of the best brass bands out there and a chance to watch the future of brass banding make their mark - it's honestly a highlight of my year.


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