News / 2020
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Foden's inspire Winter training
December 29, 2020
Foden's latest Arts Council England funded initiative has given players a timely Winter boost.
BrassFestUK looks to Neverland for new initiative
December 28, 2020
Players around the world are being invited to take a trip to Neverland and join the latest BrassFestUK initiative.
Rothwell bring sound of brass to Christmas morn...
December 28, 2020
Members of Rothwell Temperance Band made sure their local community heard the wonderful sound of brass on Christmas morning...
Radio: Strike Up the Brass
December 28, 2020
There is a look back over the year with presenter Dave Jury...
Death of Eileen Murphy
December 26, 2020
The death has been announced of Eileen Murphy, the stalwart administrator and supporter of Marple Band.
Lithuanian composers inspired by legends and stories
December 26, 2020
New compositional voices have been encouraged by competition inspired bu important Lithuanian anniversary.
Cannon fire greetings from BBSS stars
December 26, 2020
The stars and delegates that enjoyed the 2020 Brass Band Summer School have fired off a festive message of goodwill.
Boxing Day musical delights...
December 26, 2020
It's always great to hear some wonderful music to sit back enjoy on a day of post festive relaxation..
Brass Band World hits 300 not out
December 26, 2020
The new December/January 2021 edition of Brass Band World sees the leading monthly magazine hit the 300th issue landmark.
Amersham sends out poetic message of goodwill
December 26, 2020
The Amersham Band celebrates reaching its ambitious targets in 2020.
Gramercy thanks for student support
December 26, 2020
The Gramercy Brass Ensemble has thanked its supporters for their wonderful fund raising efforts.
Christmas Day Quiz: Win a Besson Prodige cornet and a bag full of goodies!
December 25, 2020
Get your thinking caps on after your post Christmas dinner snooze and settle back with our quiz with fantastic late Xmas prezzies waiting to find a new home..
Black Dyke reach out to worldwide fans for Christmas
December 23, 2020
Queensbury band's virtual Christmas concert production has been enjoyed by Pondashers across the globe.
Nordic midnight treat tonight...
December 23, 2020
There is the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful festive music played right up to the stroke of midnight.
4BR pre-Christmas Quiz: We're Three Kings
December 23, 2020
Name the three Kings in question and a trio of great CDs will be on their way to you as a late Christmas prezzie...
Youthful Countdown to Christmas
December 23, 2020
Young players from the Accent Music Education Hub have worked with composers Paul McGhee and Lucy Pankhurst to provide a musical countdown to Chrsitmas.
New year mental health boost from Mode for...
December 23, 2020
Thanks to wonderful support Mode for... is able to offer 5 free places on their pioneering Mental Health First Aid England half-day Awareness course in 2021.
30-year-old Turmblasen tradition kept alive by new means
December 23, 2020
A wonderful tradition was heard in a different way in Germany thanks to the efforts of Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V.
Acceler8 Band makes musical links
December 23, 2020
The Acceler8 Band has made a musical link to their community thanks to help from their local cricketing club.
The eyes have it...
December 23, 2020
A new innovation could make face to face music teaching much easier in 2021 and beyond — if the funding can be raised...
Cross border goodwill for Christmas...
December 23, 2020
There is no border to separate Fairey Band and their choral friends at Cor y Penrhyn this Christmas
Yorkshire Youth ready for 2021
December 23, 2020
The members of the Yorkshire Youth Band will enjoy a cracking start to 2021 with a fantastic day long virtual course — and new members are welcome.
Happy Christmas from Fountain trio
December 23, 2020
Gary, James and Thomas Fountain provide a mini musical concert treat to keep us all in the right Christmas spirit...
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
December 22, 2020
Christmas music and fantastic Higginbottom memories packed into a special two hour show.
Tredegar link to provide extra compassion at Christmas
December 21, 2020
Welsh champion links with Compassionate Cymru to bring extra musical comfort for those in greatest need at Christmas.
