The National Eisteddfod of Wales has extended its deadline for entries for group competitions, including brass bands, to June 1st, following the announcement of a relaxation in Covid-19 guidelines.
It means that brass bands, folk and instrumental groups, dance and recital ensembles can now send in a digitally recorded performance in...read more
Over 350 players and 32 quartets have entered the 2021 online Swiss Solo and Quartet Championships (SSQW/CNSQ). Due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19 in the country, the event for both brass and percussion had to be run on-line this year. Newly elected committee President, Simon Estermann and his team have...read more
The UniBrass Foundation is looking for motivated individuals to join the board of trustees to help continue the organisation's innovative work helping to grow the university brass band community.
The UniBrass Foundation, (registered charity 1159359) was founded in 2014, to provide long term continuity in the organisation, something which has been established...read more
The Greenfield Whit Friday Brass Band Contest Committee has announced that to encourage and help local brass bands return to the contesting environment when Covid-19 rules and guidelines allow, they will host a special 'Autumn Leaves Brass Band Contest' on Ladhill Playing Fields on Sunday 5th September (noon until 8.00pm).
A spokesperson...read more
The organisers of the World Music Contest, which is due to take place in Kerkrade in 2022, have announced the brass band test-pieces that will be the set-works in each of its sections of competition.
Bands competing in the elite 'Concert Division' will have the pleasure of performing Wilfred Heaton's much...read more