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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

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Deadline extension for National Eisteddfod of Wales

The National Eisteddfod of Wales has extended its deadline for entries for group competitions, including brass bands, to June 1st, following the announcement of a relaxation in Covid-19 guidelines. It means that brass bands, folk and instrumental groups, dance and recital ensembles can now send in a digitally recorded performance in...read more

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Swiss Solo and Quartet Championships

Over 350 players and 32 quartets have entered the 2021 online Swiss Solo and Quartet Championships (SSQW/CNSQ). Due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19 in the country, the event for both brass and percussion had to be run on-line this year. Newly elected committee President, Simon Estermann and his team have...read more