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Friday 25 January 2019

European Consortium Commission

Edward Gregson will celebrate his 75th birthday in July 2020, and in a unique collaboration between five European partner countries the composer has been commissioned to write a new work for their National brass band competitions in 2020/2021. It is a fitting tribute to the impressive contribution he has made to...read more

Tuesday 22 January 2019

2019 European Composer finalists announced

The Music Commission of the European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced the three composers whose works have reached the final of the 2019 European Composer Competition at the Casino Barriere in Montreux, Switzerland on Thursday 25th April as part of the European Brass Band Championships. The works to be premiered...read more

Friday 18 January 2019

BBE reveals new Youth Champs branding

The team at Brass Bands England are very proud to reveal the new branding for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. The BBE team have been working closely with artworks54to develop a fresh look for the Youth Champs which, in recent decades, have never had their own...read more

Friday 18 January 2019

North American Brass Band Summer School Registration Open

Registration is now open for the North American Brass Band Summer School 2019. NABBSS will once again take place in the beautiful waterfront city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, later this year, in collaboration with the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo and Besson Brass. Don’t miss your chance to perform in...read more

Friday 18 January 2019

Old and New for Fairey’s

Ahead of their performance at the Festival of Brass, the Fairey Band is delighted to announce two top quality signings to the band. Jon Davis returns to the band as Principal Eb Bass. Jon, who has a fantastic playing CV having had successful periods with Fairey’s and YBS, is looking...read more

Monday 14 January 2019

An Audience with Richard Evans

Join Richard Evans in conversation sharing a life of musical memories supported by the 2018 National Champion Band of Great Britain, the Foden's Band. Heralded as ‘one of the most colourful and flamboyant characters on the British brass band scene today. With a unique ability to instil pride and passion into every...read more

Monday 14 January 2019

Desford Colliery takes the top prize at Butlins

Following another splendid weekend of brass band entertainment in Skegness Desford Colliery and their conductor, Michael Fowles made the journey home as winners of the Championship section. The traditional choice of test pieces proved very popular with the event’s audience and still managed to test the bands. Congratulations to all the...read more