News / 2020
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Kerwin offers online Mental Health First Aid Courses
July 12, 2020
Mental health advocate Tabby Kerwin will be leading courses certified by Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA), exclusively aimed at people in brass bands in England.
Sunday Quiz: Keep an eye out...
July 12, 2020
Work out a little brain tickler and you can get your hands on a trio of great brass band CDs...
Bolsover Festival postponed until 2021
July 12, 2020
The 2020 Bolsover Festival of Brass is postponed until 2021, but there will be a highlights package to enjoy later in the year to keep things ticking along.
Free Cosmic Breath to be inhaled in Florence
July 12, 2020
A week of free on-line masterclasses and on-line events is being hosted in Florence later this month — with the chance to inhale the musical air with the likes of Joseph Alessi, Allen Vizzutti, Sarah Willis and Roger Bobo...
National Youth Band looks to appoint Funding Manager
July 12, 2020
There is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on a full time, salaried basis.
Worldwide audience tune in for Besson's Friday Night at Home...
July 12, 2020
The Besson trio of Philip Harper, Steven Mead and Roger Webster are gaining a loyal worldwide following for the fortnightly Friday Night in...
Government guidance disappointing and unjustified
July 11, 2020
The Making Music organisation that represents over 200,000 musicians has called the Government's latest response to leisure time musical activities, "disappointing and unjustified"...
Scots maintain pause on banding return
July 11, 2020
The Scottish Brass Band Association has advised its bands not to return to playing for the foreseeable future.
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now...
July 10, 2020
The April edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out and once again its packed with articles, features, reviews and things of interest on every page...
A little classy touch of humour at this time of stress...
July 10, 2020
This will put a smile on your face this morning for all the right brass playing reasons...
Bates to inspire ideas for new Liz Lane work for Big Brass Day
July 10, 2020
The Black Dyke tenor horn star will link up with Brit-award winning winning saxophonist Jess Gillam to inspire ideas for a new work by composer Liz Lane.
Marshall to host free masterclass over the Burry Port airwaves
July 10, 2020
Richard Marshall will be paying a virtual visit to Burry Port this weekend to host a free masterclass — and its open to anyone in the world!
No imminent return to rehearsals or performance for English brass bands
July 10, 2020
The latest official Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) guidance limits the playing of brass instruments in groups, or in front of an audience to professionals only.
National Youth offer virtual invite to popular Open Day
July 09, 2020
The National Youth and National Children's Bands of Great Britain will hold a Virtual Open Day for young brass and percussion players later this month.
2020 National Finals cancelled
July 09, 2020
As widely anticipated, the National Championship Finals at the Centaur, Cheltenham and the Royal Albert Hall in London have been cancelled.
Ellis Island revisited for Belgian duo
July 09, 2020
Composer Stan Nieuwenhuis and cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne will talk about their musical inspirations in a special 'Music Masters' on-line talk.
World premiere work adds to BBSS attractions
July 09, 2020
Delegates to the virtual Brass Band Summer School course in August will be able to take part in a world premiere performance of a new work by Jonathan Bates as part of the extensive attractions.
BBE announces Brass for Brass winner
July 08, 2020
Brass Bands England has announced the first winner of its new free monthly competition that supports a great charitable cause in the process.
Lane leads listeners through Darkest Night...
July 08, 2020
Composer Liz Lane has linked up with Cory cornet star Tom Hutchinson and friends for a very different compositional experience
Wychavon holds back final decision until September
July 08, 2020
The popular festival contest is still hopeful it can hold its event later this year — but will wait further before making a final decision.
Schoonhoven happy with extra Overhead
July 08, 2020
Dutch Champion team up with British composer Christian Overhead as their new Composer in Residence.
Heavy Bottomed surge as new additions make their mark
July 08, 2020
New additions to the range of Heavy Bottom Caps has seen worldwide interest increase
Riverside Youth enjoy zoom celebrations and awards
July 08, 2020
The Coronavirus couldn't put a stop to the talented players of Riverside Youth enjoying their annual awards night.
Open letter seeks support to banish discrimination in brass banding
July 07, 2020
An open letter seeking support from those wishing to develop a brass band movement that is inclusive, diverse and welcoming has been launched .
Great response brings success to virtual Picnic in the Park
July 07, 2020
An innovative approach and wonderful support made sure the Durham County Brass Band Association (DCBBA) 'Picnic in the Park' event was enjoyed across the globe this year.
