Wednesday 2 December 2020

Cory Virtual Brass Day 2021

Start the new year with Cory in an exciting virtual brass and percussion day – the ideal Christmas present for the banding enthusiast. The day, which will take place on Saturday 16th January 2021, will include full band sessions working through fantastically uplifting music with Philip Harper, sectional sessions and masterclasses...read more

Wednesday 2 December 2020

BBE Post-Lockdown Guidance Update

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced the latest implications for brass bands in relation to guidance issued by the Government over the ending of the most recent nationwide lockdown. Clarification has been received from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) detailing how the revised tier system will affect...read more

Wednesday 2 December 2020

2020 Brass Band League online solo contest

Although there have been cancellations to some Brass Band League of Northern Ireland (BBL) events this year, a recent online solo competition proved to be a great success with 52 entrants taking part across four sections. A four-minute time limit was set for performances but competitors could play any piece they wanted,...read more

Wednesday 2 December 2020

2021 European Championships Cancelled

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) and the local organisers in Malmö (Sweden), have announced the cancellation of the 2021 European Brass Band Championships and all connected events scheduled to take place in May 2021, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg stated: “We are very sorry that the...read more

Wednesday 2 December 2020

BBE Webinar: Yamaha Presents Peter Moore

Leading wind instrument manufacturer Yamaha is supporting Brass Band England’s Online Development Programme, a series of webinars designed to encourage and develop the skills of brass players and bands. Broadcast fortnightly, the webinars focus on different elements of performance, artistic direction and band governance, and are delivered by members of the...read more

Wednesday 2 December 2020

Grimethorpe launches Crowdfunder Appeal

Grimethorpe Colliery Band has launched its COVID-19 recovery programme in partnership with the Crowdfunder platform and as part of the national “Save our Brass Bands” initiative spearheaded by Brass Bands England. A spokesperson for the band said: “Since the measures to counter the COVID pandemic were introduced in March all brass...read more


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