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Wednesday 2 June 2021

New Brass Music Internship Launches in Africa

A new partnership of sector support and educational organisations has joined forces to offer a new international professional development opportunity. The collaboration is taking place between Brass for Africa, the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and Brass Bands England (BBE), which between them have set up a new Brass Music...read more

Wednesday 2 June 2021

Bands invited to perform at National Coal Mining Museum

A new partnership event from Brass Bands England (BBE) and the National Coal Mining Museum will see brass bands perform at a special event this summer. Application is currently open for bands who wish to perform at the event, which will take place on 24 July 2021. The day will mark...read more

Friday 28 May 2021

Sections 1-4 Finals Section Order Confirmation

Now that the closing date for entries to the Sections 1-4 Finals 2021 has passed, Kapitol Promotions is now in a position to officially publish the contest section order. Please see below: Saturday 18 September Sections 3 & 1 in order > Section 3: draw 08:15, contest commences 09:30 >...read more

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