News / 2020
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Enjoy the Virtual Brass Band Summer School Grand Finale Concert
August 14, 2020
There is a Friday night treat for you this evening with the Virtual Brass Band Summer School Grand Finale Concert.
Symphony Hall to host virtual Brass Gala
August 14, 2020
Mnozil Brass, Cory, Black Dyke and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will provide an evening of virtual entertainment thanks to a new Symphony Hall on-line initiative on British Open weekend.
Glimmer of rehearsal light for bands in England
August 14, 2020
Brass Bands England's request for clarification on latest Government Covid-19 guidelines sees rehearsal opportunities allowed under strictest of provisions.
Indoor performance easing decision in England met with disdain
August 14, 2020
The announcement to allow socially distanced live indoor performances in England from this weekend has been met with extensive and widespread criticism.
New leadership roles at National Youth Bands of Great Britain
August 13, 2020
Dr Robert Childs steps down as Chairperson of the National Youth & National Childrens Brass Bands of Great Britain to welcome in new faces to lead the organisation into the future.
World of Brass to launch new streaming service
August 12, 2020
World of Brass is to launch wobplay — a new subscription streaming service offering over 8,500 audio tracks and videos old and new for brass band lovers across the globe.
Tredegar euph star reaches Jeju final
August 12, 2020
Yu-Han Yang, the solo euphonium of Welsh champion, Tredegar, has reached the final of the prestigious Jeju International Brass Competition in Korea.
Last chord looms for Durham composer competition
August 12, 2020
You need to be pronto to get your entries on for the Durham & Open Composition Competition.
Welsh arts venues on critical list
August 12, 2020
A further blow to Welsh banding as Arts venues throughout the nation are said to be in need of further urgent support if they are to survive.
Foden's set to welcome the world to Armagh
August 12, 2020
The annual Armagh Summer School will be a virtual event this year — lead by tutors from Foden's Band and open to players from around the world.
New summer school resonates with Midlands youth
August 11, 2020
85 youngsters enjoy a musical week of learning with a difference.
Sign up for BBE on-line webinars
August 11, 2020
From advanced arranging to copyright issues and even a Conference call — make sure you sign up for Brass Band England's latest raft of attractions.
Fulham Brass add to the star chat rota
August 11, 2020
Fulham Brass Band has added to its list of star interviews — with LSO violinist Maxine Kwok Adams dropping in for their latest musical chat...
New radio station brings chunks of brass on air
August 11, 2020
KL Radio has been launched with a regular brass band programme each week...
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
August 11, 2020
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Chris Helme this week — with some great playing across the banding world.
Brass Bands England makes new webinar arrangements...
August 10, 2020
After a short break, BBE launches a new programme of webinar sessions to keep you better informed to enjoy your banding when we do return!
On-line finale rounds of triumphant NYBBS course
August 10, 2020
The youngsters of the National Youth Bands of Scotland provide brilliant entertainment to round off their on-line summer course.
Sunday Quiz: Morse code...
August 09, 2020
Work out a little brain tickler and you can get your hands on a trio of great brass band CDs...
Open all hours for Hutchinson
August 08, 2020
Cory's principal cornet opens his own cornet corner shop open to players 24 hours a day...
BBE explores diversity issues with partners
August 08, 2020
Organisations and individuals with experience and interest in the issues surrounding diversity, equality and inclusion meet on-line with Brass Bands England to explore views and opinions.
Scottish Borders contest cancelled
August 08, 2020
Another brass band event is cancelled as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the contesting calendar.
Big Brass Day closing date
August 08, 2020
There is not much time left to sign up for some great workshops on the NYMAZ 'Big Brass Day'.
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.
