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Tuesday 21 April 2020

Charity single in tribute to Everyday Heroes

Former Newland Concert Brass players Fraser West and Alec Dalgleish – now members of the Scottish band Skerryvore – have recorded a hit new single individually from isolation with twenty other musicians from across the country in tribute to NHS workers. Eb bass player Peter West, who is a current member of...read more

Monday 20 April 2020

2020 British Finals Tests Announced

The Music Panel of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain has announced the test-pieces for all five sections of the 2020 Finals in September (Championship Section on 10 October at London’s Royal Albert Hall and Sections 1 – 4 on 26 – 27 September at The Centaur, Cheltenham). Said...read more

Sunday 19 April 2020

'Virtual' Mountbatten Festival draws in excess of 40,000

An online audience in excess of 40,000 tuned-in to enjoy the Mountbatten Festival of Music through a YouTube virtual concert initiative supported by BBW yesterday evening (Saturday 18 April). Music enthusiasts from all over the globe joined Prince Harry and Meghan in front row seats for the Virtual Concert - The Mountbatten...read more

Friday 17 April 2020

Lockdown Liberty Bell for Woodfalls Band

The Woodfalls Band recently made the pages of the Salisbury Journal when an article by Martina Moscariello was published relating to the band’s continuance through adversity during the COVID-19 lockdown. Moscariello reported: SOCIAL distancing rules are a sacrifice for many but if you're a member of a band and are unable...read more

Thursday 16 April 2020

Richard Marshall and Dan Thomas join Geneva

Geneva are delighted to welcome Richard Marshall and Daniel Thomas on board as new Geneva Group Development and Performance Artists. Richard has already been to Geneva's Head Office several times and back in early March tested 36 new Cardinal Cornets that are ready for sale when conditions regarding the current...read more

Thursday 16 April 2020

Virtual Mountbatten Festival 'Live' to your Living Room

Enjoy the Mountbatten Festival of Music through a virtual concert experience here at brassbandworld.co.uk Join Prince Harry and Meghan in front row seats for the Virtual Concert - The Mountbatten Festival of Music 2020. From the comfort of your sofa, watch one of the best military bands in the world, the Massed...read more

Thursday 16 April 2020

Down for the Count Face the Music

Swing band ‘Down for the Count’ released a brand-new video a few days ago featuring twenty-six musicians, all filmed in their homes, as a tribute to all key workers who are keeping the UK moving right now. Their take on ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’ proved to be a viral...read more