Sunday 10 January 2021

2021 North American Championships cancelled

2021 North American Brass Association (NABBA) National Championships, which was due to have taken place in on the weekend of the 17th April in what had become its popular venue in Fort Wayne in Indiana, has been cancelled owing to the ongoing pandemic. A statement issued by the NABBA Board of Directors...read more

Saturday 9 January 2021

RPO Trombones Launch Bootcamp

After the success of their courses last year, the trombone section of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has announced a new weekend course on the 13th and 14th February 2021. This course is open to players of all abilities: whether you’re a student, an experienced semi-professional or a keen amateur. The weekend...read more

Wednesday 6 January 2021

Morecambe and Morecambe!

Photographer Lorne Campbell was asked to produce an uplifting picture on behalf of the National Lottery, celebrating its 27th anniversary, which began in November 1994. Carol Porter, flugel horn with Morecambe Band in Lancashire was chosen to pose with the statue of the iconic entertainer, Eric Morecambe, on the promenade of the...read more

Wednesday 6 January 2021

Hursts Fundraise for Local Hospice

The amazing fundraising efforts of teenage brother and sister Matthew and Olivia Hurst has raised over £5700 for their local hospice. The duo has become a bit of a musical sensation in their local area over the festive period in support for a local hospice having given 34 carolling performances. The...read more

Wednesday 6 January 2021

MBE Award for Jim Trott

Jim Trott, the Executive Director and founder of the Brass for Africa charity has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Years Honours. Jim founded the organisation in 2009, and which today employs 45 staff from the communities it works in within regions of Uganda, Rwanda and Liberia. Over 1,000 youngsters...read more

Wednesday 6 January 2021

GBBA Virtual Solo and Ensemble Festival

The contest has been adjudicated and the results are out for the recent Gloucestershire Brass Band Association Virtual Solo and Ensemble Festival. Karin Lythell, GBBA secretary commented, “Congratulations to all prize winners and thank you to everyone who entered. We were delighted with the take up for the event, which spread...read more

Wednesday 6 January 2021

Whitburn receives Media Acclaim

The virtual performances of Whitburn Band have been recognised by BBC Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce and Classic FM. The Scottish Open champion published six new performances over the festive season, as the West Lothian band continued to play during this difficult period for all musicians. Whitburn’s performance of Leroy Anderson’s A...read more


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