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Thursday 1 October 2020

Willebroek Finalists Revealed

The 26 finalists competing in the ‘Over 19’ category of the Willebroek Solo Championships has been announced. A spokesperson for the event stated, “We’ve got a very strong line-up with competitors from all over Europe. Congratulations to all players who are selected!” The band now look forward to receiving as...read more

Wednesday 30 September 2020

2021 Norwegian National Championships cancelled

The Norwegian Music Federation has confirmed that the 2021 Norwegian National Championship, which would have seen 66 bands from all parts of Norway competing next February, has been cancelled. It is the first that the event, which first took place at the Grieghallen in Bergen in 1979 has not taken...read more

Wednesday 30 September 2020

2021 UniBrass Championships cancelled

It has been announced that due to the current Coronavirus pandemic which has severely affected the university and higher education sector, the 2021 UniBrass Championships, due to be held at the University of Sheffield on the 6th February have been cancelled. UniBrass is the University Brass Band Championship of Great Britain. Held...read more

Wednesday 30 September 2020

Cory Online Championships

Two fantastic weekends of competitive and entertaining brass band performances have been enjoyed by a Worldwide audience thanks to the innovative Cory Online Championships. Congratulations to America's premier brass band, Fountain City, who claimed the Championship Section title, beating Scottish favourites Whitburn into the runner-up spot. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) completed...read more

Wednesday 30 September 2020

BBE Crowdfunding for Bands

Brass Bands England is working with leading fundraising platform Crowdfunder.co.uk on an umbrella campaign to raise money for Brass Bands across the UK as they struggle due to the continued global pandemic. This has meant a huge reduction in band income at a time when many are facing ongoing costs,...read more

Wednesday 23 September 2020

Foden’s Contest Judges Announced

Foden’s have announced their line-up of expert adjudicators who will be making the important decisions for the 2020 Foden’s Online Solo and Ensemble Competition. The panel consists of John Barber, Jonathan Bates, Gary Curtin, Michael Fowles, Mark Landon and Mark Wilkinson from within the band, with further support and expertise...read more

Wednesday 23 September 2020

BBE Clarifies latest Covid Guidance

Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statements yesterday (22 September), Brass Bands England (BBE) can confirm that the clarification received from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) over exactly how this new legislation will affect brass bands in England is in in line with the official Government advice....read more