News / 2020
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Wilby and Black Dyke reach 30 year musical landmark
October 05, 2020
The musical collaboration between Prof Philip Wilby and Black Dyke Band reaches its 30th anniversary this month.
Besson welcomes Tredegar euph star
October 05, 2020
Yu-Han Yang becomes the latest addition to Besson's International Performance Artist stable following a year of high profile success.
Music and moorland combined for Marsden Jazz Festival
October 05, 2020
The Marsden Jazz Festival is showing what can be done to promote digital content to audiences by supporting performers in the process of digital music making.
Grimethorpe dial up powerful connection with Locked down performance
October 05, 2020
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's link to a dance collaboration project makes a powerful melodramatic impact with arts critics.
National Band of New Zealand prepares for one off 2020 concert appearance
October 05, 2020
The National Brass Band of New Zealand will be giving its only concert performance of 2020 in Hamilton next month, as Besson offers sponsor support.
Japan to hold Ensemble National Championships
October 05, 2020
The Japanese Brass Band Directors Association will host the second Brass Band Ensemble National Championship in February.
Fulham link up with leading composer for Making Music initiative
October 04, 2020
Composer Florence Anna Maunders will work with Fulham Brass Band during 2021 on a new Making Music initiative project.
Death of Mark Quick
October 04, 2020
The banding world has responded to the tragic news of the death of Mark Quick.
Littlemore to curate new concert and brass band series
October 04, 2020
The respected composer and arranger Phillip Littlemore is curating a new seres of concert and brass band music for the prestigious Peter Edition publishing house.
Death of Trevor Mumford
October 04, 2020
The Welsh brass band community saddened by the loss of one of its most popular figures.
Family values flow through time for Lydbrook
October 04, 2020
Reflections on time and the importance of support and love of family and community are linked together in Lydbrook Band's latest innovative project.
At home with Barber and Magnussen
October 02, 2020
This evening's Besson 'Friday at Home' broadcast will see Philip, Steven and Roger joined by star trombone players John Barber and Davur Juul Magnussen.
Landscapes lead Wobplay's growing success
October 02, 2020
Cory's latest release of major works enhances growing success and catalogue of World of Brass platform.
Great response to Foden's online Solo & Ensemble competition
October 02, 2020
Over 70 worldwide entrants with more to come as Foden's look forward to hosting their 10th anniversary Solo & Ensemble competition online.
Vos victorious in taking Composer titles
October 02, 2020
A new work from the pen of the talented Dutch euph star and conductor has won the inaugural International Brass Band Composer Competition.
2021 Regional Championships cancelled
October 01, 2020
Continued uncertainty over COVID-19 sees the 2021 series of regional championship events cancelled.
Live concerto brass from Bergen
October 01, 2020
You can enjoy Tine Thing Helseth performing the Hummel 'Trumpet Concerto' this evening live from the Griegahllen in Bergen.
A cheeky chance for a blow...
October 01, 2020
Despite the lockdown restrictions, some lucky players are getting the chance to enjoy themselves playing a brass band instrument...
Geneva launches Heritage cornet model
October 01, 2020
Phillip McCann works with Geneva Group to produce a cornet that helps create the traditional tonal beauty of the instrument.
Whitburn shine light on Coronavirus lockdown effects
October 01, 2020
The BBC has spoken with the Scottish Open champion to find out how the Coronavirus has affected amateur music organisations in Scotland
Four nation battle for Willebroek Blue Riband prize
September 30, 2020
26 players from four European nations will battle for the major solo competition honours in the Willebroek Solo Championships.
2021 Norwegian National Championships cancelled
September 30, 2020
Uncertainty and potential financial risk factors due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic in the country sees the 2021 National Championship event in Bergen cancelled.
2021 UniBrass Championships cancelled
September 30, 2020
Coronavirus restrictions mean cancellation of original 2021 date — but hope remains for a student return later in the year.
Report & Results: 2020 Canterbury Provincial Brass Band Festival
September 30, 2020
New Zealand sees a return to competitive brass banding — led by Woolston Brass and title wins for Addington Brass, Nor'west Brass, Rangiora Brass and Nor'west Zephyrs.
CBSO show investment needed to reach worldwide audience
September 29, 2020
The recent City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra concert not only showcased performance excellence but also the investment needed for successful major online events.
