Friday 11 June 2021

Brass In Concert 2021

The World’s premier brass band entertainment festival returns to Sage Gateshead but in a break with tradition the main events will all be held on Saturday 20th November. The Brass in Concert Championship features ten outstanding bands all in pursuit of the coveted title “Brass in Concert Champions” and all introduced...read more

Thursday 10 June 2021

​BBCA Conducting Competition finalists to be Announced

The Brass Band Conductors’ Association (BBCA) is preparing to announce the finalists of this year’s online conducting competition. Video entries have been received from across the world, displaying the expertise and techniques of entrants conducting a wide range of musical ensembles and a varied choice of musical genre. A team of...read more

Thursday 10 June 2021

Bugle 2021 Cancelled

The 2021 Bugle Band Contest has had to be cancelled again this year owing to the ongoing pandemic. The following statement has been released by Geraint Richards the WEBF Chairman: "Dear Friends, Sponsors and Supporters of the West of England Bandsmen's Festival, On behalf of the organising committee of the...read more

Thursday 10 June 2021

Cathy Fountain hangs up the Baton

After 8 glorious years as Resident Musical Director of Youth Brass 2000, Cathy Fountain has finally decided to ‘hang up the baton’. Cathy was an integral part of the musical team at the multi-award winning band – alongside the incomparable Chris Jeans – and was instrumental in helping deliver the most...read more

Wednesday 9 June 2021

RAH Finals 2021 Tickets go on Sale

Kapitol Promotions has announced that tickets for the Championship Section Final of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2021 will be on sale at 09:00 on 17 June. The Championship Section Final is scheduled to take place on 2 October, and will be held once again at London’s iconic...read more

Monday 7 June 2021

Brighouse is back in Action

With the support of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Brighouse and Rastrick Band will perform in their first concert since the start of the pandemic next Saturday, 12th June. This concert has been made possible under the current restrictions with help from the Arts Council Culture Recovery Fund. The...read more

Monday 7 June 2021

Thank You from Foden’s

Following the completion of its '2021 Online Whit Friday Championships' Foden's have taken the opportunity to thank the numerous organisations, bands and individuals who made the event possible. Speaking about the contest Mark Wilkinson commented, “We are extremely grateful to the 119 bands from 13 different Countries who supported our event. The...read more


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