Despite the continuing pandemic, the anniversary tenth edition of the Solo and Ensemble Competition, organised and presented by Foden’s Band, will go ahead this year online, ensuring the safety of all concerned. Organiser, Andy Rolfe, commented: “We are thrilled to run the contest again, especially given the current pandemic conditions, and...read more
Grimethorpe Colliery Band MD and renowned euphonium soloist David Thornton and professional musicians Andy Kershaw (tuba) and Martyn Grisdale (cornet) are looking forward to leading a brass band weekend in February next year. The weekend will take place at Higham Hall in Cockermouth in Cumbria depending on what the COVID-19 regulations...read more
Former members of the Sun Life Stanshawe Band have announced plans for a musical reunion next year. The event will take place on 5th and 6th June 2021 for two days of light rehearsals concluding with a celebratory meal. The reunion will hopefully take place in the market town of Wooton-under-Edge...read more
Peter Moore, co-principal trombone London Symphony Orchestra, will be appear with accompanist Robert Thompson in a special one hour concert to be live streamed on Friday 18th September (1.00pm) and broadcast on Radio 3. Peter will feature as part of the recently announced a new season of live streamed concerts that...read more
There is limited time left to register for the on-line Cory Band Welsh Youth Brass Weekend. The free event takes place on the weekend of the 29th and 30th August and includes a busy timetable of sectionals, band rehearsals, masterclasses, competitive events and fun for any young Welsh brass or...read more
BrassFestUK has opened its doors once again for anyone who wants to be part of the latest project, with registrations opening last Sunday afternoon there was a flood of players signing up for the latest venture. Organiser Rob Tompkins said, “There were a lot of players from Isolation1 and Isolation2...read more
Each year, Symphony Hall welcomes the best Brass Bands from across the country to compete in the British Open, with some of the very best bands then performing the day after as part of the Brass Gala.
Owing to the pandemic this year, the venues remain closed with no British Open...read more
Sunday 23 August 2020
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