News / 2020
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Free mental health boost
September 12, 2020
Tabby Kerwin will be hosting a free online session on mental health awareness in brass bands — to help identity and support better mental health amongst us all.
BBE urges MP pressure to exempt bands from rule of 6
September 12, 2020
Brass Bands England is urging its members to write to their MPs to persuade them to get brass bands exempted from the latest Coronavirus Pandemic legislation by gaining parity with sport.
Relive how the 2019 British Open Championship was won
September 11, 2020
A special programme will be broadcast on Saturday night that looks back at how the 2019 British Open Championship was won — complete with full top three podium performances
Great British Open offers from Band Supplies
September 11, 2020
They may not be at Symphony Hall this year but Band Supplies still have plenty of fantastic offers for customers around the globe.
British Open Quiz: Win a fantastic Besson Prodige Cornet
September 11, 2020
The 2020 contest may have been cancelled but there is still the opportunity to win a great prize from the British Open weekend — by just reminding yourself who was the Stanley Wainwright award winner last year.
National Youth auditions to be held online
September 11, 2020
Auditions for the National Youth Band of Great Britain Summer Courses planned for July and August 2021 are to be held online.
Higgins gains Proms acclaim
September 10, 2020
The composer Gavin Higgins has gained widespread critical acclaim for his latest work premiered at the 2020 Proms — and hints at a future major collaboration with brass band and orchestra in his new role at the National Orchestra of Wales.
The World Rejoicing — but not until September 2021
September 10, 2020
Agreement has been reached that Edward Gregson's major work will now receive its world premiere at the 2021 British Open Championship.
BBE seeking further COVID clarification
September 10, 2020
Brass Bands England is still waiting on a response on the latest legislative changes — but you can find out more tonight by joining in a webinar.
Easington makes investment pay for future
September 10, 2020
The future of Easington Colliery Band will be based in a huge investment in the old Pay Office of its former mining pit.
Friday night is Gala Concert night
September 10, 2020
Sit back and enjoy performances from Cory, Black Dyke, the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band and Mnozil Brass — with the promise of more to come this weekend...
Provide a musical fightback to Coronavirus with latest Pennine sextet
September 10, 2020
Composer Gavin Somerset has come up with a musical fight back to the challenges that have been overcome by bands and COVID-19.
History waits to be revealed again...
September 09, 2020
Important brass band artefacts, music and memorabilia is currently being stored at Brass Bands England's offices as organisation looks at funding options.
Cory success with virtual youth
September 09, 2020
71 young players from across Wales joined the world's number 1 ranked band for a weekend of great music making a fun.
Win a title with Amersham
September 09, 2020
No band contests yet but football is back and you can pick your own championship winning team and help a band out at the same time (and beat the 4BR Editor too).
BBE Conference 2020 reveals attractions
September 08, 2020
Lots to debate, discuss and ponder on-line at the Brass Bands England Conference — and your voice and opinions can be heard too if you sign up
RNCM questions and answers for Mead & Thornton
September 08, 2020
Steven Mead and David Thornton will be making themselves available for plenty of questions from euph and baritone players looking to decide to study at the RNCM in Manchester next year.
Norwegian first for Owen and rural youth ensemble
September 08, 2020
Viba bondebrass, an ensemble made up of four rural Norwegian school bands has just released its first music video to overcome COVID-19 competition disappointment.
Withington looks to create perfect Maestro...
September 07, 2020
Allan Withington's next project sees him link poetry and dance to ensemble brass to try and create the perfect conducting maestro...
Government Minister hopes to awaken sleeping beauty theatres
September 07, 2020
Mass indoor events are "now in the sights" of Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden as he hopes to get a proper pantomime season underway — and not through another round of policy u-turns and mishaps.
Landmark broadcast for Cottier
September 06, 2020
The great Ian Cottier will notch up 40 years of bringing 'Time for Brass' to the airwaves for brass band lovers from Douglas to Dunedin to enjoy...
Licorice all sorts dips into brass
September 06, 2020
One of the world's foremost clarinet players will be dipping his musical toes into the brass world on his podcast chatshow later this month — alongside a Wimbledon tennis champion...
Neish joins Scottish Roadshow
September 06, 2020
Les Neish will be presenting one of his fantastic masterclasses as the Scottish Brass Band Association hits the road later this month...
Jena Summer Camp hailed as success
September 06, 2020
The inventive response taken by organisers in Germany has seen over 60 youngsters enjoy a four day Summer Camp with a difference.
