Monday 9 November 2020

NSSBBNZ Success

The National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band of New Zealand took the somewhat controversial decision to run two separate events this year. Owing to the pandemic Conductor, Andrew Snell, directed courses on both the North and South Islands. Commenting on the venture Andrew Stated, “If you take the view that NSSBB is...read more

Sunday 8 November 2020

Bates to feature at Danish Nationals

The 2021 Danish National Championships has four major works by composer Jonathan Bates for the competing bands to perform. 'The Songs of Ascent' will test the top section, ‘Grieg Variations’ will challenge bands in the first section, second section bands will perform ‘Ex Terra Lucem’ and ‘Repton Fantasy’ has been selected...read more

Sunday 8 November 2020

Black Dyke marks Remembrance

Whilst bands across the UK are unable to perform as part of Remembrance Services, Black Dyke Band and Canon Wendy Wilby present a virtual Remembrance Service for all to enjoy. Tune in today, Sunday 8th November, at 12 noon, to hear a programme of music that will include Dambuster’s March,...read more

Friday 6 November 2020

Covid Guidance Update for English bands

Covid Guidance Update for English bands - effective from 5 November Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement on 31 October, Brass Bands England (BBE) has now received clarification from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) over exactly how the second national lockdown will affect banding activity. The DCMS has...read more

Friday 6 November 2020

Brass Bands England Looks to the Future

Brass Bands England Webinar: Challenge 2030 - What does the future of banding look like?Event: Thursday 12 November at 7:00pm Next up in the fortnightly Brass Bands England webinar series, the BBE team are joined by IVE Associate, Sophie Hunter, to look at the future of the sector. Challenge 2030 is Brass...read more

Thursday 5 November 2020

Provisional date for Cheltenham Finals 2021

Kapitol Promotions has released a provisional date for the Sections 1-4 Finals 2021, which will hopefully be held over the weekend of Saturday 18-Sunday 19 September 2021 at The Centaur (Cheltenham Racecourse). Sections 4 and 1 in order would take place on the Saturday, with Sections 3 and 2 in order...read more

Thursday 5 November 2020

GBBA Solo and Ensemble Festival

The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association has launched a lockdown initiative aimed at Association members to boost banding in the area throughout the next difficult period faced by the country. The annual Association Contest would usually be held in November, but with current restrictions the GBBA has take the decision to ‘Go...read more


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