Thursday 27 May 2021

BYBA announces Summer Season

The British Youth Band Association has announced its provisional contest dates for its 2022 and 2023 outdoor summer seasons. Taking place in stadiums across the country, BYBA contests see drum corps and marching bands of several flavours compete to become national champions. Communications Chair, Luke Taylor stated, “The 2022 season begins...read more

Thursday 27 May 2021

BBE launch Banding Memories social media campaign

Brass Bands England is encouraging brass musicians to share their banding memories, old and new, as part of a social media campaign celebrating the world of brass banding. You can take part by submitting photographs of your return to banding, or fond memories from previous years, stand-out contest performances and memorable...read more

Wednesday 26 May 2021

British Open Tickets go on Sale

Supported by Besson, the British Open Brass Band Championships will take place on Saturday 11th September 2021 at Symphony Hall in Birmingham, with tickets going on sale tomorrow. The announcement follows extensive meetings with THSH management and will see tickets sold for a capacity audience. Tickets will go on pre-sale through...read more

Wednesday 19 May 2021

Brass bands ‘Hear the Call’

Brass bands nationwide have been invited to take part in a day of special events to celebrate the anniversary of the National Health Service and to recognise the efforts and sacrifice of social care and frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day, to take place on...read more

Wednesday 19 May 2021

BBE Confirms Guidance for Bands in England

Brass Bands England (BBE) has been working in conjunction with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to confirm that, from 17 May, brass bands can return to both rehearsing and performing when social distancing is in place. This is in line with Stage 3 of the planned...read more

Wednesday 19 May 2021

Welsh banding could move Indoors

Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales, the representative body that supports the existing organisations and structures of the Welsh banding community and music sector has released update Covid-19 guidance for Welsh bands to adhere to if they are to undertake indoor rehearsals from Monday 17th May. This follows the announcement...read more

Wednesday 19 May 2021

2021 National Finalists announced

Kapitol Promotions has announced the bands that have accepted their invitation to compete at the 2021 National Finals have been announced. Only four bands did not take up their invitations and bands representing the London & Southern Areas were agreed in conjunction with the Regional Committee. The Centaur auditorium at...read more


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