News / 2020
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Stavanger look for challengers to their inventive crown...
May 06, 2020
The Norwegian champion is hoping the banding world will pick up on its challenge to come up with variations on its own theme of musical invention...
Australian soloists given opportunity to shine on-line
May 06, 2020
A new on-line competition will hopefully attract the best brass and woodwind competitors to showcase their solo talents.
Top players come together for COVID-19 musical response
May 06, 2020
A Virtual All-Star Brass Band is being brought together to help aid the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organisation.
Foden's to host virtual Whit Friday contest
May 06, 2020
Foden's launch on-line Whit Friday competition — with bands able to enter into the spirit of the event from the comfort of their own homes anywhere in the world...
Brass in Concert festival cancelled
May 05, 2020
The leading brass band entertainment contest festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing concerns over the Coronavirus pandemic.
Wotton keeps century old tradition alive with a modern twist
May 05, 2020
A free music tradition that stretches back to 1910 has been maintained thanks to the innovative approach of Wotton & District Silver Band.
5 minute masterclass with Daniel Thomas
May 05, 2020
The Black Dyke solo euphonium and Geneva artist Daniel Thomas provides us 5 tips for home practice during the current lockdown.
Milnrow celebrates 150 years of proud heritage
May 05, 2020
The Milnrow Band has launched its new CD as it celebrates 150 years of proud brass band music making
Verwood Concert make partnership link to Geneva
May 05, 2020
Verwood Concert Brass becomes a Geneva Group partner band — and has already being gaining the benefits even in lockdown.
Part 3 of BBE survey launched
May 05, 2020
Part 3 of Brass Bands England's nationwide survey into the current state of brass band contesting has now been launched.
Death of Don Hodesdon
May 05, 2020
The death has been announced of the Shirley Band stalwart and Band President, Don Hodesdon.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
May 04, 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 to provide BandSafe Training on-line
May 04, 2020
Brass Bands England to provide its BandSafe Training on-line to help bands look to the future.
Tredegar bake up potato link with Lucas for NHS
May 03, 2020
The Welsh champion links up with Little Britain star Matt Lucas for a special rendition of his charity fund raising song, 'Thank You Baked Potato' for the FeedNHS initiative.
European highlights to enjoy...
May 03, 2020
Thanks to World of Brass you can still enjoy some brilliant musical highlights from the European Championships — thanks to Cory, Eikanger, Wardle and Regensberg in Montreux in 2019...
Sunday Quiz: A little bit of detective work required...
May 03, 2020
Come up with the link and tell us why and there are a couple of great CDs to win...
The Fisher king catches kids on the musical hook
May 03, 2020
If you want to entice your children to enjoy making music together — then have a look at how Paul Fisher does it...
5 minute masterclass with Brett Baker
May 02, 2020
The Black Dyke Geneva artist gives tips on changing your practice regime to keep your lockdown practice interesting — and stop you doing anymore housework!
New trainee makes start at Adjudicator Association
May 02, 2020
Matthew Whitfield has joined the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
New podcast focuses on composer chat
May 02, 2020
A new podcast from a final year student at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will feature conversations with leading brass band composers.
Saddleworth residents asked to make Whit Friday music
May 02, 2020
Residents in the Whit Friday banding contests of the Saddleworth area have been asked to replace band contesting with music making of their own.
More bands say thanks and entertain...
May 02, 2020
Friary Brass Band, Meltham & Meltham Mills, and Carnoustie High School Brass Band provide extra entertainment and thanks during the lockdown...
Death of Roy Marsden
May 02, 2020
The death has been reported of the popular Kippax Band tuba player Roy Marsden.
Foden's gain major cash help through Arts Council England
May 01, 2020
North West champion has successfully applied for over £33,000 of funding from Arts Council England's 'Covid 19' programme.
New Zealand National Championships cancelled
May 01, 2020
For the first time since 1931 the New Zealand National Championships have been cancelled — although it will return to Christchurch in 2021.
