Micheline Van Hautem is renowned as one the finest Jacques Brel impersonators.

After months of intense preparations, the ultimate moment finally came for the Belgian brass bands: the Belgian Championships.

Sunday November 19, Brass Band Willebroek organises together with Dender Brass and Brass Band Panta Rhei Gent a try-out concert.

As a result of the recent world title, Klara (Belgian radio station for classical music) invited MD Frans Violet and Lode Violet.

As a result of the fantastic results of (Y)BBW, a festive reception was organized by the sponsors of BBW and the GO! academy of Willebroek.

After educating YBBW for 15 years, Frans Violet decided to pass his function as conductor to his son Lode Violet.

One day after the last rehearsal on Belgian soil, Brass Band Willebroek headed for Kerkrade to compete at the World Music Contest.

On the 28th of May, BBW made the trip across to pond to once again compete at the All England International Masters International

On Thursday 27th of April, Brass Band Willebroek sets off to Ostend for the 40th European Brass Band Championships.