News / 2020
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Bring me (some) sunshine...
October 09, 2020
There has been a ray of financial sunshine shining on the Winter Gardens in Blackpool...
2021 Welsh Open cancelled
October 09, 2020
The traditional Welsh season opener is the latest contest to be cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Music maketh memories...
October 09, 2020
A new study shows that children that learn a musical instrument end up having better memories, creativity and attention skills...
Willebroek continues on outward focus
October 09, 2020
Belgian champion band continues to help develop the next generation of playing talent with its Brass Band Academy.
New appointment at National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
October 09, 2020
The management of the National Youth Band of Great Britain has been strengthened by the appointment of an experience funding development officer.
New Hall way opens on social media
October 09, 2020
Award winning composer Daniel Hall has launched his new website — so you can now claim Sanctuary for enjoy a dialogue with some transmorgified souls...
New role for Williams
October 09, 2020
Alun F Williams will return to the baton with Abertillery Band when the local and national Coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Wales.
Youngsters enjoy musical development with Eikanger star
October 08, 2020
11 young players have enjoyed a rehearsal seminar led by Eikanger's solo euphonium star Lars Otto Lunde Torsvik.
Death of Graham Martin
October 08, 2020
The death has been announced of former Royal Buckley Town Band MD, Graham Martin.
StAMP collectors wanted at St Andrews
October 08, 2020
The University of St Andrews will be launching an online conference next month — and its free for those who wish to take part.
Foden's solo finalists announced
October 08, 2020
The solo contenders for four categories of the online Foden's competition have been announced.
Sliver of hope in Perth and Gateshead
October 08, 2020
Venues announce the first signs of a partial return to live audiences as they battle to stop further job cuts and losses.
Embrace something small...
October 07, 2020
The next Brass Bands England webinar will see David Thornton asking why we should look more closely at small group playing...
New music publisher brings creative repertoire to banding
October 07, 2020
Dan Jenkins Music aims to bring a new creative angle to works for the brass band medium.
MPs to debate Coronavirus support for the arts
October 06, 2020
MPs will debate the support measures and the issues that have arisen with the arts sector, its performers as well as venues during and after the Coronavirus pandemic.
BBC to repeat Battle of the Bands
October 06, 2020
The BBC 'Our Lives' series will repeat its 'Battle of the Bands' programme looking at banding in Wales in the build up to the 2019 Welsh Regional Championship.
SBBA to host virtual Youth Brass Band Festival
October 06, 2020
The Scottish Brass Band Association will host a virtual Youth Festival in November.
Cobalt Brass to support World Mental Health Day
October 06, 2020
The Cobalt Brass quintet will offer their support for the work of the Mind Mental Health Charity with a free online concert.
Arts venues still wait for government bail out cash
October 06, 2020
Arts Council England under fire for inability to get emergency funding to venues on time.
Abbotts to boost Geneva Heritage
October 06, 2020
Kirsty Abbotts become Geneva Group's latest Development & Performance Artist.
High profile Prof accolades at RNCM
October 06, 2020
Nile Rodgers and Merck Mercuriadis have been given Honorary Professorships at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Worldwide interest in Clifton awards
October 06, 2020
The virtual online approach made for worldwide support at the recent Clifton & Lightcliffe Band evening.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
October 06, 2020
More great music to enjoy around the globe from Chris Helme in the heart of Yorkshire.
Brass Bands England looks to recruit
October 06, 2020
There is a newly created post at Brass Bands England that may just be right for you...
Classic fm feature new Black Dyke release as Album of the Week
October 06, 2020
The new CD release from Black Dyke Band performing works by the renowned English composer John Rutter is the CD Album of the week on the Classic fm radio station
