During these changing times, easyfundraising is a simple and effective fundraising option for your band. Find out how it works, get advice on how to make the most of it, and put your questions to the easyfundraising team. Whether your band is already registered with easyfundraising or not, you’ll find this...read more
The organisers of the British Open Championships are asking the bands invited to compete at the proposed 2021 Contest at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on September 11th, if they would consider either a split-draw or a pre-draw as a 'one-off' amendment to the event. These options are being considered owing to...read more
Congratulations to the Whitburn Band members who made it a clean sweep at the weekend’s Scottish Solo and Ensemble Festival open event by taking the top three places. Euphonium player Scott Kerr came out on top with his performance of The Goblin’s Rondo. Runner-up was cornetist Callum Robb who played Zelda...read more
The Brass Bands England Awards exist to give credit to those who have made an exceptional contribution within the banding community and the wider community within which brass bands operate. Be it through leading innovative creative projects, bringing about positive social change, championing inclusion and diversity, or inspiring a new generation...read more
It has been announced that Philip Harper and Steven Mead will be awarded the 2021 Iles and Mortimer Medals in recognition of their service to the brass band movement. The awards, which were established in 1947 and 1995, are presented each year by the Worshipful Company of Musicians, one of the...read more
Cory has announced the line-up of judges for the upcoming Kapitol Cory Online Championships, which runs from Friday 12th March (18:BST) to Sunday 28th March. The judging panels are made up of Cory Band players as well as Chris Osborn, representing UniBrass and are as follows:
Championship Section (27-28 March): Nigel...read more
Friday 19 March 2021
