News / 2021
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Result: 2021 Besson Swiss Open
September 28, 2021
Brass Band 13 Etoiles claims the Swiss Open title for a record 13th time in Luzern.
BBE provides Open English link to future Europeans
September 26, 2021
Brass Bands England announces that its European Championship representatives will come from the British Open.
Award winners celebrated at BBE Conference
September 26, 2021
The 2021 BBE Awards honoured inspirational youngsters, to on-line invention, community engagement, education, leadership and a lifetime of providing entertainment.
Bond, Dobson and RVW add to musical tests for 2022 Euros
September 26, 2021
Original works by Christopher Bond, Simon Dobson and Ralph Vaughan Williams add to the contesting attractions for the 2022 European Championships
Wilby marks Vaughan Williams celebration at European Championship
September 26, 2021
A new commission from Prof Philip Wilby celebrating the life and work of Ralph Vaughan Williams will form the competitive musical centrepiece of the 2022 European Championships in Birmingham
Covid-19 boost for Norwegian banding
September 24, 2021
The lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions this weekend gives Norwegian banding a huge boost of collective confidence
Young tuba star claims Richard Fice Memorial Award
September 24, 2021
Owain Skyrme is the 2021 winner of the prestigious Richard Fice Memorial Award.
Prince to use experience in Germany
September 24, 2021
Trombonist Nick Prince will strengthen his musical links to help the development of German brass players.
Extension to entry date for Butlin's Festival
September 24, 2021
The deadline date for entries has now been extended by a month for the 2022 Butlin's Open Brass Band Festival.
New lead at Blaenavon
September 24, 2021
Dr Christian Jenkins will spearhead the exciting musical developments at Blaenavon Town Band.
Death of Stan Smith
September 24, 2021
The death has been announced of Stan Smith — a leading performer with Fountain City Brass Band.
Cooper is the man for Uppermill
September 24, 2021
Jamie Cooper is the new Musical Director of Uppermill Band
Prof Wilby to give BBE Keynote Address
September 24, 2021
Prof Philip Wilby will step in to give the important Keynote Address at the Brass Band Englands Annual Conference.
Make Music Day UK appoints new Co-Directors
September 24, 2021
Paul Gudgin and Rob Guest to lead the UK's largest DIY music festival into its next stage of development.
Talking Area test pieces
September 23, 2021
We talk to Kapitol Promotions Ltd Music Panel member Sandy Smith about the choice of 2022 Regional test pieces — and the reasons behind them.
Tredegar set for busy National weekend
September 23, 2021
Welsh champion will combine contest and concert appearances on the National Finals weekend.
BBE Annual Conference set for Improving our Art
September 23, 2021
You can still register to be part of the discussions and opinions aired at the Brass Band England on-line annual conference.
Foden's to honour Littlemore memory
September 23, 2021
The contribution made by Allan Littlemore to the banding movement and to Foden's and Leyland Bands in particular will be marked next month in a special concert.
Kapitol thanks volunteers for Cheltenham work
September 23, 2021
The team of volunteers that helped ensure the National Finals ran smoothly have been publicly thanked by the contest organisers.
Scottish duo aims for more National success
September 23, 2021
Scottish banding will be hoping to celebrate yet more National success in London next weekend as Whitburn and Bon Accord fly the Saltire flag in Kensington Gore.
Pickard recording claims Gramophone title
September 22, 2021
A new CD recording of works by composer John Pickard has claimed a prestigious Gramophone magazine Classical Music Award.
Historic brass band performance at Buckingham Palace
September 22, 2021
The British Army Band Tidworth has provided a historic musical backdrop to the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony
New signings at Pemberton
September 22, 2021
The north west top flight band has announced a raft of new signings ahead of a busy few months of activity.
Musical tribute to mark Snell's 85th birthday
September 22, 2021
Two of the band's that have enjoyed a special musical relationship with Howard Snell have joined forces to wish him a wonderful 85th birthday.
BBE Development Workshops to go back on the road
September 22, 2021
Brass Bands England will be taking their Development Programmes on the roads again — with plenty of areas of interest to help improve bands.
