Friday 28 May 2021

2021 Swiss Solo & Quartet Championships

Over 350 entries for the 2021 Swiss National Solo & Quartet Championships ensured that the adjudicators and audience were treated to some outstanding talent at the recent event. The first round of competition was held on-line, with the 40 finalists performing in the Covid-19 secure EventFabrik venue in Berne. The 40...read more

Thursday 27 May 2021

Foden's Whit Friday

Foden's Whit Friday Foden's have announced the draw details of the 119 bands who will compete in their 2021 Online Whit Friday Contests to be held on the weekend of Friday 28th & Saturday 29th May. A spokesperson from the band was keen to remind potential audiences of the rationale behind the...read more

Thursday 27 May 2021

BYBA announces Summer Season

The British Youth Band Association has announced its provisional contest dates for its 2022 and 2023 outdoor summer seasons. Taking place in stadiums across the country, BYBA contests see drum corps and marching bands of several flavours compete to become national champions. Communications Chair, Luke Taylor stated, “The 2022 season begins...read more

Thursday 27 May 2021

BBE launch Banding Memories social media campaign

Brass Bands England is encouraging brass musicians to share their banding memories, old and new, as part of a social media campaign celebrating the world of brass banding. You can take part by submitting photographs of your return to banding, or fond memories from previous years, stand-out contest performances and memorable...read more

Wednesday 26 May 2021

British Open Tickets go on Sale

Supported by Besson, the British Open Brass Band Championships will take place on Saturday 11th September 2021 at Symphony Hall in Birmingham, with tickets going on sale tomorrow. The announcement follows extensive meetings with THSH management and will see tickets sold for a capacity audience. Tickets will go on pre-sale through...read more

Wednesday 19 May 2021

Brass bands ‘Hear the Call’

Brass bands nationwide have been invited to take part in a day of special events to celebrate the anniversary of the National Health Service and to recognise the efforts and sacrifice of social care and frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day, to take place on...read more

Wednesday 19 May 2021

BBE Confirms Guidance for Bands in England

Brass Bands England (BBE) has been working in conjunction with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to confirm that, from 17 May, brass bands can return to both rehearsing and performing when social distancing is in place. This is in line with Stage 3 of the planned...read more


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