News / 2020
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Siddis Brass 2020 cancelled
August 28, 2020
There were hopes that the event could go on this year but it is not to be as COVID-19 safety guidelines and regulations made it impossible to host in Stavanger.
Slow but sure approach working in The Netherlands
August 28, 2020
There are signs of a slow return to some sort of rehearsal normality in The Netherlands — although there is still some way to go according to composer and conductor Geert Jan Kroon.
Dunne takes on teaching role
August 28, 2020
Tredegar solo horn player Ross Dunne has built on the success of his recent 4BR mini masterclass series to launch his own-line tuition service.
Heavy Bottom Caps add to their range
August 28, 2020
The makers add a 4th valve range to their best sellers to cater for euph players
No Houlding Bach in Germany
August 28, 2020
There is the rather unique sound of brass players getting together to perform and enjoy music making in Germany.
Milton takes new role at National Youth Band of Great Britain
August 27, 2020
The experienced Richard Milton is appointed as the new Operations Manager at the National Youth Bands of Great Britain
World of Brass Radio comes to an end
August 27, 2020
After 14 years and over 700 episodes the last chord will be heard on World of Brass Radio presented by John Maines.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
August 27, 2020
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Chris Helme this week — with some great playing across the banding world.
Foden's to represent England at 2022 Europeans
August 27, 2020
Brass Bands England has announced that Foden's will be the English representative band at the 2022 European Championships in Innsbruck, Austria.
Wychavon Festival of Brass cancelled
August 25, 2020
The popular Wychavon Festival of Brass bows to the inevitable and cancels its 2020 event.
Gregson's Salamander reappears
August 25, 2020
The premiere performance of Edward Gregson's award winning composition 'The Salamander and the Moonraker' has just been released on YouTube to enjoy
Foden's to take Solo & Ensemble Competition online
August 25, 2020
The 10th anniversary event will be held online this year to ensure brass and percussion players are brought together safely in competition.
Death of William Homer
August 25, 2020
The death has been announced of Judge William F. Homer, the pioneering co-founder of the Illinois Brass Band.
Storey starts new chapter at Sandhurst Silver
August 25, 2020
The highly respected British Army euphonium player John Storey will hopefully be spending a bit of time in the future in the civilian ranks of Sandhurst Silver.
The Times they are a-changing..?
August 25, 2020
The great work of conductor and tuba player Sarah Billard has caught the attention of both The Times and Telegraph newspapers...
Old money for a new future for Nelson City Brass
August 23, 2020
One of the oldest brass bands in New Zealand has secured its future with a multi-year deal with the oldest building society in the country.
BrassFest launches 'Isolation3' initiative
August 23, 2020
The BrassFest organisers have launched their third 'Isolation' project — and the banding stars have already signed up to be a part of it.
German Youth Championship postponed to 2021
August 22, 2020
The German Youth Brass Band Championships will now take place in October 2021.
BBE plants tree of knowledge for bands
August 22, 2020
Any English bands thinking of returning to post COVID-19 rehearsals should follow the branches of Brass Band England's 'Decision Tree'.
New publishing company set up by Andrew Wainwright
August 21, 2020
BrookWright Music enters a highly competitive field with a raft of respected composers already on its books.
Residential Brass Band course set for Cumbria
August 21, 2020
Higham Hall in Cockermouth is set to host a brass band weekend next February led by David Thornton, Andy Kershaw and Martyn Grisdale.
Marines continue strong brass band links
August 21, 2020
The Royal Marines School of Music continues to attract talented young brass band players into its ranks...
Deadline date for International Brass Band Composer Competition
August 20, 2020
Composers wishing to enter the new International Brass Band Composer Competition have until the 28th August to present their scores.
Death of Ron Howell
August 20, 2020
The death of the much respected trombone player and administrator Ron Howell of Watership Brass has been announced.
Stanshawe reunion plans set for next year
August 20, 2020
Former members of the Sun Life Stanshawe Band will be meeting up next year for their regular get together, some playing and some memories over a pint or two...
