Tuesday 2 February 2021

Repertoire Announced for Black Dyke Virtual Brass Day

Black Dyke have confirmed the repertoire to be covered on their Virtual Brass Day course. Black Dyke’s MD Prof. Nicholas Childs commented, “The aim is to balance a general improvement to overall playing standards with like-minded friends. Repertoire will include Rimmer’s ‘Punchinello’, Goff Richard’s ‘Doyen’, the cornets will enjoy...read more

Tuesday 2 February 2021

London & Southern Counties Regional Championship 2021 Cancelled

A statement issued yesterday (February 1) by Kevin Williams, London & Southern Counties Regional Secretary states: “It is with deep sadness and regret that the London & Southern Counties Regional Committee have decided unanimously to cancel the 2021 Regional Contest that it hoped to hold this coming June. “After lengthy discussions, the...read more

Tuesday 2 February 2021

Time for reflection and remembrance for SBBA

The Scottish Brass Band Association’s virtual AGM on Sunday (31 January) was a time for reflection and remembrance. The occasion, which was broadcast via Zoom, attracted a combined online audience of almost 130 band representatives for the main meeting and subsequent Learning Festival workshop sessions. The reflection came from President Carrie Boax,...read more

Tuesday 2 February 2021

UniBrass opens doors for AGM

The UniBrass Foundation is opening its doors on Sunday 21st February for the charities’ annual general meeting. Starting at 10:30am, presentations will be given on the work of the charity, along with a financial report for the preceding year, it will end with the opportunity to ask questions to the current...read more

Tuesday 2 February 2021

Update on Spring Festival and British Open 2021

Organisers of the Spring Festival and British Open, Karyn and Martyn Mortimer along with Frank Hodges, have released an update on the status of the 2021 events. Their statement reads: “We hope that all our friends in banding are keeping safe in these challenging times. We have continued to monitor the...read more

Sunday 31 January 2021

BandSafe Online Webinar

Brass Bands England is offering a free introduction to its NSPCC approved BandSafe course. The BBE webinar Safeguarding & the National BOPA will take place on Wednesday 17 February at 7pm. BandSafe is an in-depth training programme to give brass bands and music groups confidence in your safeguarding practices. This webinar is...read more

Sunday 31 January 2021

National Band Championships of Ireland is Cancelled     

The National Band Championships of Ireland has cancelled its 2021 event. Kevin Teers, IABCB Competition Secretary stated, "It is with regret that we are announcing the cancellation of the Championships due to be held in April. This will probably come as little surprise given the current restrictions in place and the inability...read more


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