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
Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales, the representative body that supports the existing organisations and structures of the Welsh banding community and music sector has released update Covid-19 guidance for Welsh bands to adhere to if they are to undertake indoor rehearsals from Monday 17th May.
This follows the announcement...read more
Kapitol Promotions has announced the bands that have accepted their invitation to compete at the 2021 National Finals have been announced. Only four bands did not take up their invitations and bands representing the London & Southern Areas were agreed in conjunction with the Regional Committee.
The Centaur auditorium at...read more
Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales, the representative body that supports the existing organisations and structures of the nation's banding community and music sector, is joining forces with Tabby Kerwin for a free Mental Health Awareness training course. The online course will take place this Sunday with as many...read more
Adjudicator David Stowell had his work cut out for him judging the many fine performances at the recent East Anglian BBA On-line Solo and Ensemble Competition. The contest was run across six categories with a wide range of instruments and age groups on display. The performances can still be enjoyed...read more
Chetham’s School of Music is delighted to invite young musicians, grade 6-8 standard, to its first ever Brass Ensemble Academy. The day will take place on Sunday 6 June from 10.00 to 16.30 at a cost of £45. A spokesperson for the day explained, “Join fellow young musicians for a day...read more
The Dennis Chalk Memorial Trust was set up, following the recent dissolution of Wilton & District Youth Band, in order to support the development of young brass musicians in South Wiltshire. Dennis came from Broad Chalke and enjoyed a successful playing career in the Army and with Woodfalls Band. He...read more
Wednesday 19 May 2021
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