For three weeks beginning on Monday 22nd March, BBC Radio 3's 'Breakfast' show will feature brass band music, curated by Paul Hindmarsh and introduced by presenters Petroc Trelawny and Georgia Mann. Following on from this show, airing tomorrow morning from 7:00 to 8:50, International euphonium virtuoso David Childs will also be...read more
The BrassFestUK organiser Rob Tompkins has announced that due to kind donations from its project participants funds are to be used to commission a new brass band composition from Georgia French. This new commission is in addition to the annual BrassFestUK anthem and is seen by Rob as an opportunity to...read more
Mode for… continues to support the next generation of exciting musical talent within the brass band movement and has announced the appointment of two 'Young Artists in Association'. Joe Heartfield and Nadia James are already appearing on the radar of the brass band movement for their performances with their own bands...read more
The Brass Band Association of New Zealand (BBANZ) has announced that the test-pieces initially selected for its 2020 National Championships will now be used at the 2021 event to be held in Christchurch from the 14th to 18th July.
The five day event will also include the popular solo and ensemble...read more
Over the weekend of Friday 7 to Sunday 9 May, brass band communities from Europe and around the world will be able to enjoy the unique energy and flavour of the annual European Brass Band Championships [EBBC] from their homes. The European Brass Band Association [EBBA] and principal partner World of...read more
Sunday 21 March 2021
