News / 2020
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Pogson Bray contest cancelled
May 23, 2020
The popular entertainment event has been cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Death of Dennis Carney
May 23, 2020
The death has been announced of Dennis Carney, the founder and first Musical Director of Fairlop Brass.
Classic test-pieces revisited No1: Variations for Brass Band (Vaughan Williams)
May 22, 2020
Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at one of the greatest test pieces written for the brass band medium — 'Variations for Brass Band' by Vaughan Williams.
Welcome to the year 2279 — at 8.00pm tonight...
May 22, 2020
Now here is something different to give you a musical buzz this weekend — a live performance from the future that is Badcore Horns...
5 minute masterclass with Ross Dunne
May 22, 2020
The Besson tenor horn artist talks about harnessing the right wind power...
Hit me with your rhythm stick...
May 22, 2020
Paul Fisher latest 'Learning Through Music' video gets us into the rhythmic groove like an early morning Ian Dury and the Blockheads......
Brass Band Summer School offers virtual experience
May 21, 2020
The oldest Brass Band Summer School course in the UK has taken the most modern approach to overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions with an innovative virtual course for delegates packed full of on-line musical experiences.
Get your lips around that tonight...
May 21, 2020
The latest Brass Bands England's Development Programme Online seminar cover the embouchure with Paul Cosh.
4BR Shop: Denis Wick 4BR cornet mouthpiece
May 21, 2020
The classic Denis Wick mouthpiece ready and waiting for you...
New leadership at top at Stavanger
May 21, 2020
The respected Anders Rydberg takes over the Chairman and Board Leader role from Ulf Rosenberg at the Norwegian champion.
Mechanics make live music production work
May 21, 2020
A livestream concert from an empty hall, but packed full of great music, is to take place next month in Massachusetts featuring top pro stars Christopher Martin and Toby Oft.
Arfon Owen's waiting speaking Italian...
May 21, 2020
Maybe not, but the Yamaha artist is the next guest on the Italian Brass Band's live-streamed interview this evening...
4BR Shop: Steven Mead Euphonium Song Book: Vol 1
May 21, 2020
A great way to expand your solo repertoire during the lockdown from Steven Mead
BBE launch Part 4 of contesting survey
May 21, 2020
Brass Bands England has launched the latest section of its survey into the current state of the UK contesting movement.
4BR Shop: Heavy Bottom Cap for Prestige Cornet (silver)
May 21, 2020
Add to the prestige with the heavy bottom cap at a brilliantly reduced price...
On-line Oscars at Elland
May 21, 2020
Not even the Coronavirus pandemic can stop the Elland Band from dressing to impress at their annual awards night.
4BR Shop: Fusion Cornet Urban Gig Bag
May 21, 2020
A brilliant cornet gig bag at a brilliant price from Band Supplies...
Sense of optimism in Holmestrand
May 21, 2020
There is a real sense of musical optimism in parts of Norway as the COVID-19 restrictions start to be eased.
Midweek Quiz: What's the link?
May 20, 2020
Come up with the link and tell us why and there are some great brass band CDs to be won...
New work helps angels to keep caring
May 20, 2020
A new work for brass bands by composer Karl Whelan will help support NHS Charities Together.
NI Festival of Brass cancelled
May 20, 2020
The popular Festival of Brass event organised by the Brass Band League Northern Ireland has been cancelled.
Enjoy vintage Brighouse & Rastrick
May 20, 2020
You can enjoy a rare film of Brighouse & Rastrick Band from 1965 thanks to the archive at the British Film Institute.
Call made to help commemorate VJ Day
May 20, 2020
The organisers of the 75th anniversary of VJ Day are looking for cornet players to help mark the end of the Second World War.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
May 19, 2020
Join Chris Helme on his regular Sunday slot — or at any time of the day, any day, for some great brass band music...
BBE seeks 2020 Conference Award nominations
May 19, 2020
Brass Bands England is seeking nominations for its awards in innovation, lifetime achievement, social impact and services to youth.
