News / 2020
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200 lots up for auction grabs on Monday
May 29, 2020
There are over 200 fantastic instrument and music lots ready to find a new home at the Ramco on-line auction this Monday.
Climb every mountain...
May 28, 2020
Join Russell Gray not for a bit of Julie Andrews, but to find out how to tackle the challenges of preparing test-pieces for the contest stage...
UniBrass Foundation launches lottery fund raising initiative
May 27, 2020
You will be able to win up to £25,000 and support the works of the UniBrass Foundation if you wish to sign up to a new lottery fund raising scheme.
Do you know your Mozart from your Minogue?
May 27, 2020
If you do then why not join Pete Waterman's quiz to help raise funds for two charitable causes...
4BR Shop: Majestic Timpani Covers
May 27, 2020
Superb protective covers for Concert, Harmonic & Prophonic Series
Festival make Belgian link with Randefalk Music
May 27, 2020
Dutch Open champion becomes an official partner with Randefalk Music.
Radio: IBB & Friends
May 27, 2020
Giovanni Celestino welcomes Lyndon Stacey to speak a little Italian with him...
Laganvale welcome special guests
May 27, 2020
Northern Ireland champion has been welcoming some special guest in recent weeks — with more to come and chat...
4BR Shop: Vhizzper Bb Trumpet Practice Mute
May 27, 2020
Keep your in shape during lockdown with the Vhizzper practice mute.
Fairey announce new MD
May 26, 2020
Adam Cooke takes on the Musical Director role at the Fairey Band.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
May 26, 2020
Join Chris Helme on his regular Sunday slot — or at any time of the day, any day, for some great brass band music... with this week showcasing music with a Russian flavour...
Netherlands National Championship cancelled
May 25, 2020
The Netherlands National Championship in Utrecht have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
5 minute masterclass with Richard Marshall
May 25, 2020
The Black Dyke principal cornet and Geneva Performance & Development Artist discusses practice motivation techniques
Welsh opportunities for composers
May 24, 2020
Thee are some exciting musical opportunities on offer in Wales as Ty Cerdd extends successful CoDi scheme initiative.
Tributes, thanks and plenty of great entertainment...
May 24, 2020
The brass band world continues to keep up spirits during lockdown...
Bandroom cash up for grabs from local councils
May 23, 2020
It is well worth finding out if your band can get a grant of £10,000 from your local authority under the Small Business Grant Fund help scheme.
4BR Shop: Humes & Berg Cornet Cup Mute
May 23, 2020
The classic red and white Humes & Berg cornet cup mute...
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now...
May 23, 2020
The latest edition of BBW is out now — and you can also enjoy a video preview of what's inside this month...
Regent's approval for Geneva
May 23, 2020
Regent Brass are the latest band to benefit from becoming a partner with the Geneva Group.
Put your money where your mouth is...
May 23, 2020
A brass band challenge that could spilt things in all directions has been launched by Flowers Band.
4BR Shop: Sean Hooper Timpani mallets
May 23, 2020
A set of great student timpani mallets at a fantastic price...
Pogson Bray contest cancelled
May 23, 2020
The popular entertainment event has been cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Death of Dennis Carney
May 23, 2020
The death has been announced of Dennis Carney, the founder and first Musical Director of Fairlop Brass.
Classic test-pieces revisited No1: Variations for Brass Band (Vaughan Williams)
May 22, 2020
Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at one of the greatest test pieces written for the brass band medium — 'Variations for Brass Band' by Vaughan Williams.
Welcome to the year 2279 — at 8.00pm tonight...
May 22, 2020
Now here is something different to give you a musical buzz this weekend — a live performance from the future that is Badcore Horns...
