The North American Brass Band Summer School (NABBSS) was co-founded in 2014 by David Childs, Robert Childs and Craig Roberts – former Assistant Director of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Based on the highly successful summer school models well established in the United Kingdom, NABBSS takes place in the...read more
The Brass Band Summer School is the oldest and most prestigious organisation of its kind in the world. This annual course gives brass enthusiasts throughout the globe an opportunity to study, learn and socialise with a world-class music staff and like-minded musicians. Set in the brass band heartlands of Yorkshire,...read more
There are some amazing people in banding who make great things happen. Do you know someone who has been an inspiration to young people, or led imaginative projects, collaborations and community band events? Or has your band carried out a successful project that deserves recognition? BBE is now...read more
A4 Brass Quartet has announced the launch of its 4th annual composition competition to celebrate the ensemble’s 10th anniversary in 2023. Following a 1-year hiatus from the event, the quartet is once again looking forward to welcoming entries from around the world to the competition, which across its previous three...read more
The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain will feature in a special pre-Gala Concert performance under the baton of the well-respected musician and youth advocate Duncan Beckley. The concert will take place in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance space and is free of charge to attend.
Following their pre-Gala Concert...read more
The 100th British Open Spring Festival took place today (7th May) in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. 61 bands took to the stage in the iconic venue with the Senior Trophy hosted in the Spanish Hall, Senior Cup in the Pavillion Theatre and the Blue Ribband Grand Shield event took place in...read more
Wednesday 11 May 2022
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