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

Friday 27 November 2020

NYBBGB appoints Director of Artistic Planning

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has appointed Dr Robert Childs as its first ever Director of Artistic Planning. Dr Childs, who stood down as Chair of the Band earlier this year and will retire his role as a Trustee to take up the role, will be responsible for...read more

Thursday 26 November 2020

Reg Vardy Advent Fundraiser

The Reg Vardy Band is aiming to raise £500 to support its local food bank, PACT House Stanley. For each day of advent, the band is presenting a socially distanced Christmas Carol. Commenting on the project a spokesperson for the band explained, “Please enjoy the Carol, then, in these troubled times,...read more


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