Sunday 31 January 2021

Whitburn Euphonium Duo join Besson

Scott Kerr and Chris Shanks are the latest performers to be welcomed as Besson performance artists. The well-respected euphonium players are regarded as two of Scotland's leading performers as well as being renowned educators. Buffet Crampon UK & Ireland Sales Manager Euan Meikle commented on the signing: "We're delighted to welcome Chris...read more

Sunday 31 January 2021

Tameside Whit Friday Cancelled

The Friends of Tameside Whit Friday Brass Band Committee have announced that it has postponed its 2021 series of competitions due to be held on Friday 28th May. In a statement released through Chairman Adam Pickles states: “Due to the ongoing pandemic, uncertainty regarding large scale events and gatherings and the...read more

Sunday 31 January 2021

Foden’s to Support Whit Friday

With consecutive cancellations in 2020 and 2021 of both the Saddleworth and Tameside Whit Friday competitions, it has now been revealed a number of the popular venues on both circuits may struggle to see a viable financial option to host and support their annual competitions from next year onwards. Last year’s online...read more

Wednesday 27 January 2021

Bousfield launches Solo Competition

Getzen has announced it is to collaborate with Ian Bousfield to stage the first annual Ian Bousfield International Tenor Trombone Solo Competition. Ian Bousfield is a supreme musical talent who is equally at home performing in the symphony or as a soloist. His teaching is exceptional, as well. A spokesperson for...read more

Wednesday 27 January 2021

Virtual Scottish Youth Solo and Ensemble Championships

The Scottish youth solo and ensemble championships will be taking on a different format for 2021 because of the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualifying rounds and the final itself are being staged as virtual events to maintain compliance with any restrictions on social gatherings which may still be in...read more

Wednesday 27 January 2021

Black Dyke Virtual Brass Day

Black Dyke Band has announced details of its forthcoming Virtual Brass Day. The event is scheduled to take place on March 27th and is sure to appeal to players Worldwide. Led by Director of Music, Professor Nicholas Childs, the day is aimed at providing players of Grade 5 level (or equivalent)...read more

Wednesday 27 January 2021

SBBA Learning Festival and AGM

The Scottish Brass Band Association’s Learning Festival and AGM is due to take place this weekend. There is still time to book your sessions for the Learning Festival which will follow the AGM on Sunday 31 January. The schedule for the Learning Festival is as follows: Session 1 / 11am-12noon Ryan Bradley...read more


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