If you missed the performance of the specially commissioned work for brass band, Silver Rose, which was premiered at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Remembrance Sunday
If you missed the performance of the specially commissioned work for brass band, Silver Rose, which was premiered at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Remembrance Sunday
Chris Thomas talks to composer Liz Lane to find out more about her work, inspiration and future musical plans involving brass bands...
Chris Thomas talks to composer Liz Lane to find out more about her work, inspiration and future musical plans involving brass bands...
Cardiff New Brass Festival. Featuring: RAF Fanfare Team; Symphonic Brass of the RAF; Wormshead Brass; Euphony; RAF Brass Trio: BTM Junior Band
Cardiff New Brass Festival. Featuring: RAF Fanfare Team; Symphonic Brass of the RAF; Wormshead Brass; Euphony; RAF Brass Trio: BTM Junior Band
Composer Liz Lane has explored her family history, famous Foden's victories and the esoteric cultural beliefs of 17th century Rosicrucianism for her new major work to be premiered at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Composer Liz Lane has explored her family history, famous Foden's victories and the esoteric cultural beliefs of 17th century Rosicrucianism for her new major work to be premiered at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
The wonderful South-West Open Youth Orchestra - the UK's only disabled-led orchestra for young musicians - perform 'Silver Rose' with Lydbrook Band and the University of the West of England Singers
The wonderful South-West Open Youth Orchestra - the UK's only disabled-led orchestra for young musicians - perform 'Silver Rose' with Lydbrook Band and the University of the West of England Singers
Liz has recently been asked to write an article about women in the music business, particularly brass bands, for the July/August edition of Brass Band World
Liz has recently been asked to write an article about women in the music business, particularly brass bands, for the July/August edition of Brass Band World
ide and Time, a 12 minute work inspired by artists in Liz's family will be performed by the first time on Friday 25 February in a programme of music by Foden's Band
ide and Time, a 12 minute work inspired by artists in Liz's family will be performed by the first time on Friday 25 February in a programme of music by Foden's Band

Community Music Recital | refreshments served, retiring collection for Staines Salvation Army


Katrina Marzella conducts the Brass Band Vorarlberg
In February 2026, the Brass Band Vorarlberg will make a powerful statement: the stage belongs to female composers. Under the direction of Katrina Marzella and Benjamin Markl, works celebrating the broad spectrum of female creativity will be performed.
Alongside Benjamin Markl, guest conductor Katrina Marzella will lead the Brass Band Vorarlberg, shaping an evening of music that shines a spotlight on the distinctive styles of women. Katrina Marzella is one of Europe's most sought-after conductors.
She is a driving force in the brass scene, was the first woman to conduct the European Brass Band Championships in 2025, and is the principal conductor of the Cooperation Band in Glasgow.


Katrina Marzella conducts the Brass Band Vorarlberg
In February 2026, the Brass Band Vorarlberg will make a powerful statement: the stage belongs to female composers. Under the direction of Katrina Marzella and Benjamin Markl, works celebrating the broad spectrum of female creativity will be performed.
Alongside Benjamin Markl, guest conductor Katrina Marzella will lead the Brass Band Vorarlberg, shaping an evening of music that shines a spotlight on the distinctive styles of women. Katrina Marzella is one of Europe's most sought-after conductors.
She is a driving force in the brass scene, was the first woman to conduct the European Brass Band Championships in 2025, and is the principal conductor of the Cooperation Band in Glasgow.