Successful Youth Training Day
The second youth training day proved a great success. 25 young people enjoyed a day of music, working as a whole band and in small groups. The event will be run again in 2013 with the date to be announced soon.
2013 Entry fee Rise
With the rising costs of venue’s and the increase in insurance it has been necessary to add £10 on the entry fee to the Midland Regional Contest – from 2013 the cost for each Band to enter will be £120 (this entry fee will still include 30 Bandsmen’s tickets for access to the stage and …
Youth Training Day
Saturday 24 November 2012 The Youth Training Day being held by West Midlands Brass Bands Association on Saturday, 24 November 2012 at Studley High School, Warwickshire, is being directed by Warren Belshaw, Musical Director, City of Birmingham Brass Band. The event is open to brass players and percussionists aged under 18 years of all playing …
2012 Contest Cancelled
With great regret, we have had to cancel the 2012 contest. Although the closing date for entries to the contest had been extended, this did not increase the number of entries received and therefore it was not viable to run the event this year. Although disappointed, the Committee of WMBBA would like to thank the …
YOUTH TRAINING DAY – Saturday 24th November 2012
West Midlands Brass Bands Association is pleased to announce that it is presenting another of its popular Youth Training Days. It will be held on Saturday 24th November 2012 at Studley High School, Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire. It is targeted at all brass and percussion players under the age of 18 years. The cost for …
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WMBBA Annual Contest: Closing date extended
The West Midlands Brass Bands Association has extended the closing date for entries to its Annual Contest being held on Sunday 14th October at Pershore High School, Pershore, Worcestershire. The closing date for entries to this contest has been extended until Friday 14th September. Bands wishing to enter can obtain details or make enquires by …
2012 Contest Details Published
ANNUAL CONTEST SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 2012 Entry forms, rules and schedules are now available for the above contest and have been posted to bands on the WMBBA mailing list. Please note that this year, the Annual Contest venue is again at Pershore High School, Station Road, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 2BX on the earlier date of …
Avonbank band off to Chicago
Exciting times for Avonbank as they release news of their trip to Chicago in 2013 Read More….
£5M Funding and More MADness for Brass Bands…
£5M Funding and More MADness for Brass Bands… The West Midlands Brass Bands Association invites bands to attend this ‘More MADness for Brass Bands…’ funding presentation. It will be a practical, interactive, presentation from Terry Luddington, BFBB Liaison Officer, who will be giving the very latest funding information for Brass Bands. The presentation is not …
2012 Contest
The date for the 2012 contest has been confirmed for 14th October. For regular bands, please note that is earlier than previous years. The contest will again be held at Pershore High School.