News / 2020
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Kerwin reaches out to global audience
August 07, 2020
Tabby Kerwin will be reaching out to the widest possible audience on her mission to imporve the mental health of the brass banding movement.
Higgins writes new work for 2020 Proms
August 07, 2020
Composer Gavin Higgins has been commissioned for a third time to write a new work for the iconic Proms season.
Closing date looms for BBE annual awards nominations
August 07, 2020
If you want to nominate people or organisations for the positive role they have played for the banding movement then you need to do it quickly.
Arts Council support Cory's on-line motivation
August 06, 2020
£35,000 of funding will enable the world's number 1 ranked band to connect to the global banding community through a trio of innovative projects.
Countdown for NYBBS
August 05, 2020
More than 150 youngsters will take part in the on-line grand finale of this year;'s National Youth Band of Scotland course.
Bugle calls continue dedicated service to the community
August 05, 2020
Despite the Coronavirus restrictions the Band of HM Royal Marines Service Buglers have maintained a proud tradition to their community.
BBE releases aerosol research for peer review
August 05, 2020
Research undertaken by Brass Bands England into the release of respiratory aerosols by brass instruments has been passed to the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the World Health Organisation.
Chappell gains place in Cornish National Music Archive
August 04, 2020
The brass band career of conductor Albert Chappell has found a place in the newly created Cornish National Music Archive.
A minor bit of high profile national radio coverage
August 04, 2020
A quintet performance of Bach's famous 'Toccata' gets a bit of air time on Classic FM...
Music can play pivotal role for school children in post Coronavirus future
August 04, 2020
An article in the Times Education Supplement argues that music can make a huge positive impact on well being for children as they prepare to return to school.
First chords of return in Wales?
August 04, 2020
Members of Brecon Concert Band were able to enjoy an open air rehearsal this week — but there is still no sign of concert halls reopening in Wales.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
August 04, 2020
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Chris Helme this week — with some famous family names in the line-up.
Foden's keep up the lockdown entertainment
August 03, 2020
The second Foden's 'Lockdown Podcast' sees John Barber chat with big band singer Matt Ford, funding expert Carole Crompton and frustrated Spurs fan, Michael Fowles...
New Zealand makes National return to playing
August 03, 2020
The National Band of New Zealand returns to full rehearsals as musical normality returns following the successful battle against the Coronavirus crisis.
National youth prepare for concert finale
August 01, 2020
Two new world premieres and a brace of fantastic world class soloists will provide the entertainment at the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain virtual on-line course concert
Get on top of those Summer Chores with Superbrass
August 01, 2020
There is plenty of great music to enjoy for free thanks to those super players at Superbrass...
Willebroek launch solo competition
August 01, 2020
There will be a rare opportunity for soloists to perform on stage to a worldwide audience at the new Brass Band Willebroek Solo Competition — with the chance to bag some hefty cash prizes too.
Happy Yorkshire Day
August 01, 2020
There will be a celebration of all things Yorkshire today — including the wonderful sound of brass bands...
Gourlay and Neish join Besson trio for Friday night entertainment
July 31, 2020
The brilliant tuba entertainers James Gourlay and Les Neish join the Besson trio of Harper, Mead and Webster for a great Friday night of chat, opinion and plenty of fun...
Rath continue Black Dyke link
July 31, 2020
Michael Rath Trombones and Black Dyke maintain musical partnership.
Prairie Residency set for online residents
July 31, 2020
The 8th Prairie Music Residency course has a star packed line-up of musicians imparting their skills and talents.
Death of Mavis Lloyd
July 31, 2020
The death has been announced of Mavis Lloyd, the former secretary of the Durham County Brass Band Association.
Oh no it isn't...oh yes it is?
July 31, 2020
Potentially worrying signs for 2021 North West Area event as Winter Gardens continues to cancel major productions.
Fab Four in free recital mode for IBBSS
July 30, 2020
Black Dyke stars Richard Marshall, Zoe Lovatt-Cooper, Daniel Thomas and Brett Baker will be featured in recital mode at the forthcoming International Brass Band Summer School on-line course — and you can enjoy them in performance for free too.
SBBA announce revised Learning Roadshow
July 30, 2020
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced a new date for their on-line Learning Roadshow.
