News / 2020
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Rath continue Black Dyke link
July 31, 2020
Michael Rath Trombones and Black Dyke maintain musical partnership.
Prairie Residency set for online residents
July 31, 2020
The 8th Prairie Music Residency course has a star packed line-up of musicians imparting their skills and talents.
Death of Mavis Lloyd
July 31, 2020
The death has been announced of Mavis Lloyd, the former secretary of the Durham County Brass Band Association.
Oh no it isn't...oh yes it is?
July 31, 2020
Potentially worrying signs for 2021 North West Area event as Winter Gardens continues to cancel major productions.
Fab Four in free recital mode for IBBSS
July 30, 2020
Black Dyke stars Richard Marshall, Zoe Lovatt-Cooper, Daniel Thomas and Brett Baker will be featured in recital mode at the forthcoming International Brass Band Summer School on-line course — and you can enjoy them in performance for free too.
SBBA announce revised Learning Roadshow
July 30, 2020
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced a new date for their on-line Learning Roadshow.
World of Brass radio hits 700
July 30, 2020
John Maines will be presenting the 700th World of Brass Radio programme at the end of the month — so why not join him for the celebrations.
180 jobs at risk at Sage Gateshead
July 30, 2020
The iconic Brass in Concert Championship venue announces that 180 jobs could be at risk as it faces a potential £10 million financial loss.
Give me sunshine...
July 29, 2020
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band brings some musical sunshine to help a great fund raising campaign for a pioneering charity based in Cardiff.
Impressive youth playing at Reg Vardy
July 29, 2020
There was plenty of great on-line playing at the recent Reg Vardy Youth Brass contest.
Gloucestershire BBA contest cancelled
July 29, 2020
Another popular event cancels for 2020 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Worldwide concert venues open up for BBSS Virtual course
July 29, 2020
Delegates on the Brass Band Summer School course will be able to perform at some of the world's iconic concert venues — from New York to Tokyo, thanks to some inventive technical trickery.
Death of Walter Ainscough
July 28, 2020
The death has been announced of Walter Ainscough, the former curator of the Brass Band Archive.
Chair change at Black Dyke
July 28, 2020
David Allen, the backroom driving force behind Black Dyke has stepped down from his role as Chair of Trustees at Black Dyke to be replaced by Trevor Caffull.
BAND set to take next steps on road to supporting inclusivity
July 28, 2020
An encouraging response to its open letter sees the Bandspeople's Alliance to Negate Discrimination take decision to formalise its efforts.
Another honour for scouting star
July 28, 2020
13 year old Andrew Naylor has been voted BrassFestUK 'Lockdown Person or Group Award' winner to add to his accolades and press coverage in recent days.
New Masters degree in Brass Band Performance at Huddersfield
July 27, 2020
The University of Huddersfield is to offer a brand new Masters degree course in Brass Band Performance.
pGreen instruments from Warwick Music Group become carbon neutral
July 25, 2020
The multi-coloured plastic instruments from Warwick Music Group have been assessed as having net zero carbon emissions.
4BR Shop: Heavy Bottom Caps
July 25, 2020
Make sure you add that little bit of extra help to you instrument with the superb Heavy Bottom Caps.
Existential threat faces theatre, music and culture venues
July 25, 2020
House of Commons Culture Select Committee accuses government of failing to recognise threat to performances venues.
Scouting honour for horn star
July 25, 2020
Andrew Naylor of Friendly Brass Band near Sowerby Bridge will gain one of the highest awards in the scouting movement duo to his wonderful tribute playing week in week out for the NHS.
Musical self sufficiency helps Coalburn through Covid
July 25, 2020
The Coalburn Band organisation has been keeping busy as they look to return to communal music making...
Song of Hope inspires thousands
July 25, 2020
1400 performers aged 6 to 93 from 93 countries pay tribute to the inspirational American trumpet player Ryan Anthony.
Nine bands sign up for virtual WoS entertainment contest
July 23, 2020
There is a strong line-up of contenders who will look to impress with their on-line entertainment programmes in the West of Scotland.
