Thursday 17 September 2020

BBE explains Rule of Six

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has now updated its guidance with regard to activity in England after the Government's announcement to limit social gatherings to groups of six. Brass Bands England (BBE) has been working in close contact with the DCMS over the interpretation of the...read more

Wednesday 16 September 2020

BBC Radio 3 In Tune appearance for Edward Gregson

This afternoon, composer Edward Gregson will feature on BBC Radio 3's drivetime show: 'In Tune' presented by Sean Rafferty. The flagship show has a repution for broadcasting top-class live music from some of the world's finest classical, jazz, folk and world musicians. On today's show, in addition to a specially recorded session...read more

Monday 14 September 2020

BrassFestUK Dance Monkey

BrassFestUK continues its outreach work with an opportunity for youth players across the globe to take part in Isolation Youth, massed band video for players under 19 years of age on the 1st November. Organiser Rob Tompkins stated, "Over 1000 players have signed up to the three Isolation videos that...read more

Monday 14 September 2020

SBBA Learning Roadshow

The Scottish Brass Band Association had originally planned two Learning Roadshows for the east and west of Scotland during June and September with the intention of reaching out to brass band musicians with useful workshop and information sessions as a means of celebrating the organisation’s 125th anniversary year. Now, because...read more

Monday 14 September 2020

Scottish Festival of Brass Postponed

After the latest retightening of the national rules on social gatherings to reverse the current rising numbers of Coronavirus infections, the decision was inevitable: SBBA has reluctantly agreed to postpone November’s annual Scottish Festival of Brass. The event, which traditionally takes place over two weekends, features the Scottish Open for...read more

Monday 14 September 2020

Cory Online Championships

The draw has now been made for the Cory Online Brass Band Championships which will begin at 5.00pm this Friday (18th September) with the Third Section. The Second Section will follow at 8pm with the First Section taking place the following day at 5pm. The Fourth and Unregistered Section will...read more

Thursday 10 September 2020

Brass Bands England Reveals Conference Line-up

On Saturday 19 September, Brass Bands England (BBE) will present The Brass Band Conference 2020. This year's conference, delivered online, will feature a diverse range of speakers, workshops and awards on a programme designed to have something for everyone in banding. The conference will take on the highly pertinent theme...read more


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