BRASS, Durham’s liveliest festival, is back for 2019 with 10 days of outstanding performances across County Durham. As well as international street bands from Spain and Germany, the Festival will be using cutting-edge technology to involve performers in Denmark, Norway and beyond in unique live performances with bands in Durham. There...read more
On the 13th July Foden's will appear in concert at the George Lawton Hall, Mossley with Elland Youth (current British Open Youth Champions) and SuperBrass, a collective of some of the finest brass and percussion players currently working on the professional London music scene. The group comprises leading musicians such as...read more
Paul Woodward, Black Dyke’s long standing Co-principal Trombone has announced his departure from the Band. Commenting on the decision, Director of Music, Professor Nicholas Childs commented, “Paul has been a valued member of trombone section for sixteen years and it’s been a pleasure to have him in the band. We thank...read more
On Saturday 28th September Brass Bands England (BBE) will present The Brass Band Conference 2019. The conference, continuing on BBE’s theme of ‘Better Banding for All’ will present a diverse range of speakers, workshops, performances and awards for everyone in banding. This conference is aimed at anybody at any level with...read more
Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Music and Wellbeing Unit have just released a detailed report on the benefits and challenges of playing in brass bands. With the help of Brass Bands England, Dr Michael Bonshor and Dr Vicky Williamson circulated a questionnaire asking players about the effects of brass banding...read more
Andy Straiton UniBrass Foundation Chair and John Woods Chairman Brass in Concert Championships have announced an ongoing partnership with the aim supporting both organisations in planning and delivering two of the country’s most significant Brass Festivals.
As well as shared promotional opportunities, the UniBrass team will be looking at ways to boost...read more