Kapitol Promotions Ltd, announces that the set test-piece for this year’s Championship Section Final of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on 15 October, is a new work from one of brass banding’s most eminent composers, Peter Graham.Titled Hyperlink and commissioned by the...read more
Under the direction of Music Director Professor Nicholas Childs, the World famous Black Dyke Band will bring the 50th Perth Festival of Arts to an exciting close with a celebratory programme of popular and classical works, alongside cinematic favourites.
Perth Festival of the Arts is an annual 10-12 day...read more
The Brass Band Conductors’ Association has confirmed the adjudicating panel for the live final of their flagship Conducting Competition, to be held on 18 June at Eccles Town Hall. Shortlisted candidates will demonstrate their conducting skills at the helm of both the Hammonds Band and The Eccles Borough Band as...read more
The WFEL Fairey Band has announced that Peter McDonough is the band’s new Solo Euphonium. Prior to graduating with distinction from the Royal Northern College Of Music, Peter performed as Principal Euphonium with the European Youth Band and the National Youth Brass Band and Wind Orchestra of Wales. He was...read more
The Brass Band League of Northern Ireland held its Spring Festival at the Strule Arts Theatre in Omagh last weekend. Contest organisers stated on social media, "We really appreciate all the help we received. Thanks as well to everyone who took part and those who travelled to support their friends...read more
Chair, Treasurer or key decision maker of a band? BBE recommends attending its online Band Governance Bootcamp, an interactive and intensive course specifically created to address important areas of focus for those running bands and designed to meet the needs of the sector.
BBE outlines five compelling reasons to join:
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For the first time in 15 years, the European Brass Band Festival is coming to England, offering a wealth of varied experiences for performers and listeners of all ages. In particular, though, the event offers a number of exciting opportunities for young brass players.
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Friday 22 April 2022
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