Youth Training Day Details

The details for the revised Youth Training Day have been published. The event will be on 1st February 2014 at Joseph Chamberlain College, Birmingham Youth Training Day Information 1.2.14 Youth Training Day Booking Form 1.2.14

Youth Training Day Rescheduled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the WMBBA has had to re-schedule the Youth Training Day planned for Saturday 19th November 2013.  The new date is Saturday 1st February 2014.  Information and booking forms will be circulated to those on our mailing list as soon as all details for the day are  confirmed.  The information and booking …

2013 Contest Cancelled

The WMBBA is disappointed to announce that, unfortunately, due to the  number of entries received for the contest on Sunday 17th November 2013 at Pershore, the contest has had to be cancelled. The Association will be contacting bands about future events in due course

2013 Contest Details

For competing and interested participants, e-versions of the contest paperwork have been made available schedule 2013 Rules 2013 EntryForm13

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 …

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 …