News / 2020
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Bands ready for high Wire challenges
January 23, 2020
There is a strong field of bands putting final preparations in place for their appearances at the Brass in the Wire contests this weekend.
Van Looy signs for Swansea
January 22, 2020
The Geneva Group euphonium star will head to Swansea later this year to showcase his talents at the International Brass Band Summer School.
New trio adds to to sense of qualifying excitement for Northop
January 22, 2020
Northop Silver look to claim a Royal Albert Hall qualification spot for the second successive year with new signings boost.
4BR Shop: John Packer JP072S tenor horn
January 22, 2020
The great John Packer tenor horn is the perfect instrument for student level players
National Youth Bands of Scotland looks for 2020 players
January 22, 2020
Young players can now apply to join the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland
BBE welcomes new treasurer
January 22, 2020
Marie Bedford has taken on the treasurer's role at Brass Bands England from Nigel Morgan.
4BR Shop: Odyssey Symphonique Bb Cornet — Sliver Plated
January 22, 2020
The outstanding Odyssey Symphonique Alan Morrison Signature Cornet is now available from Ev-entz at an outstanding price.
Report & Results: 2020 NCBBA Solos & Ensembles
January 22, 2020
Quality was the key to success at the Northern Counties Solos contest in Forfar recently.
Scottish judges announced
January 22, 2020
The panel of adjudicators for this year's Scottish Championship have been revealed.
Band lodges legal action over 'lost' uniforms
January 21, 2020
Glynneath & District Band look to claim for the loss their 'rotten' stage uniforms after they say local council disposed of them from storage without their knowledge.
North of England has designs on future
January 21, 2020
The North of England Regional Championships hopes to build on the success of their move to a new venue with fresh corporate look...
Judges express desire to play key partnership role in banding future
January 21, 2020
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators tackle issues around mental health and public perception as they reiterate their determination to play a key partnership role in 21st century banding progress.
International links lead to Swansea
January 20, 2020
The International Brass Band Summer School continues to attract delegates from all around the musical world
Snapshot Besses history gains Radio 3 spotlight
January 20, 2020
Radio 3 does a little bit of time travelling to give listeners a snapshot of the rich history of Besses o' th' Barn Band
RNCM opens doors for new junior talent
January 20, 2020
The Royal Northern College of Music is to hold a Junior RNCM Open Day next month — aimed at the next generation of talented young performers...
Still time for entries at ODBBA Contest
January 20, 2020
There is still just enough time to get entries in for the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.
Five new Sovereigns...
January 20, 2020
Sovereign Brass has welcomed a quintet of new signings as they look ahead to the Regional Championships in Bedworth.
Take a chair...
January 20, 2020
The Coalburn Band rehearsals will be quite a bit more comfortable at Coalburn, thanks to a bit of financial help for Tesco...
Death of Roy Shaw
January 20, 2020
The death has been announced of the much loved former Formby Band member and supporter Roy Shaw.
Holme Firth contest offers rich pickings for entrants
January 20, 2020
There are plenty of great prizes on offer at the popular Holme Valley Brass Contest in April — so make sure you get your entry in.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
January 20, 2020
Music from Tchaikovsky fills the airwaves this week from Phillip Hunt.
North West Regional Championship competitors ready for Blackpool
January 18, 2020
78 bands will take to the stage at Blackpool's Winter Gardens to try and claim titles and qualification to the National Finals.
Funeral details announced for Paul Walton
January 18, 2020
The funeral of Paul Walton will take place on Thursday 23rd January — but a lasting initiative to help others will be his fantastic legacy.
Customers care as Littleport gets welcome cash back book token
January 18, 2020
Littleport Brass has been given a cash injection boost thanks to their local community.
Metropolitan beginners get conductor boost
January 18, 2020
London Metropolitan Brass looks to secure future generations of players in the capital.
