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Wednesday 28 April 2021

Vos Hands Over the Baton

Robbert Vos has announced that he has stepped down as Musical Director at Dutch National Champion Brass Band Schoonhoven, but will remain as its solo euphonium. Commenting on the decision Robbert said, “During the lockdown I've had time to think about the things keeping me busy and the energy I...read more

Wednesday 28 April 2021

European Brass Band Festival

The European Brass Band Association has collaborated with World of Brass to present a free online European Brass Band Festival from 7th to 9th May. The event will be hosted by Frank Renton and Helen Varley, it will be broadcast on the wobplay platform. A plethora of musical highlights from...read more

Wednesday 28 April 2021

2021 Fife Brass Band Festival

Congratulations to Whitburn Band on winning the recent on-line Fife Brass Band Festival which took place last weekend. The band’s programme included the much loved Sousa march 'Semper Fidelis', 'Annie Laurie' performed beautifully by trombone soloist Paul Kiernan and concluded with ‘Nightingale Dances’. Whitburn is now preparing to host their...read more

Wednesday 28 April 2021

Brighouse March and Hymn Tune Contest Cancelled

Organisers of the 2021 Brighouse & District Lions 'March & Hymn Tune Contest', have announced the cancellation of the event, which was due to be held on the weekend of the 3rd & 4th July. A spokesperson for the contest explained, "Due to the current on-going uncertainty, along with...read more

Wednesday 28 April 2021

Adjudication Workshop

Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales, the representative body that supports the existing organisations and structures of the Welsh banding community and music sector, will this evening host a collaboration workshop with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators. AoBBA's Nicholas Garman and Head of Trainee Adjudicator Programme, Martin Heartfield,...read more

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Foden's expands to include Publishing

Foden's Band has announced the launch of its in-house publishing company. Foden's Band Publishing will include regular writers from within the band such as John Barber, Jonathan Bates, Nick Birch, Iain McKnight and Ian Raisbeck, as well as former member Andrew Stevenson. Also joining the line-up are Dorian Kelly and...read more

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Bolsover in Good Voice

The Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School has welcomed the addition of the experienced choral conductor and performance choreographer Steven Roberts as part of their line-up of tutors for their forthcoming course. Although Steven is best known for working with choirs, he has also conducted orchestras, wind bands and brass bands in...read more