News / 2020
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Kapitol issues preliminary statement after BBE Coronavirus Area alert
March 25, 2020
Kapitol Promotions Ltd takes first steps in response to Brass Bands England Coronavirus alert for West and North of England Championships.
Sign up for free for a session of spinal tap Harper magic
March 25, 2020
Brass Bands England to host a free spine tingling session with Philip Harper on Thursday night — so sign up now
4BR Shop: Denis Wick SM Baritone Travel practice mute
March 23, 2020
Baritone player of the world — keep calm, keep quiet and keep practising...
Cory goes viral — in the best possible way
March 23, 2020
The world's number 1 band has made a worldwide mark with their latest video performance — with a possible appearance on BBC One in the pipeline.
BrassPass UK Band of the Year contest postponed
March 23, 2020
The event due to take place in May has been postponed with organisers looking to secure a new date in the calendar.
The last post...horn
March 23, 2020
Hopefully this won't be the last opportunity to keep the lip in trim...
Wantage zooms in on new practice initiative
March 22, 2020
The innovative use of social media tools has enables Wantage Training Band to keep up their rehearsal schedule.
Eikanger commits support to professional conductors and instructors
March 22, 2020
Eikanger Bjorsvik Band will continue to support its financial obligations to conductors and instructors despite COVID-19 shutdown.
BBE Emergency Fund tops £1,000 mark
March 22, 2020
Brass Bands England's Emergency Fund to help member bands has now topped the £1,000 mark
4BR Shop: Play it Safe sanitiser spray
March 21, 2020
A safe sanitiser from those clever bods that can be used on mouthpiece, leadpipes hands and hard surfaces.
Brighouse massed band concert with Black Dyke cancelled
March 21, 2020
One of the most eagerly awaited concerts has fallen victim of the Coronavirus pandemic — but will be on in 2021.
The perfect ode to joy...
March 21, 2020
An innovative arts project in Germany saw train passengers given a remarkable outdoor performance of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' from over 100 musicians over 2.5km of track...
North American Brass Band Summer School cancelled
March 21, 2020
The cancellation of Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo has meant that the popular NABBSS Course has been put back a year.
BTM hosts safeguarding training
March 21, 2020
The newly crowned Welsh First Section champion recently hosted a well attended safeguarding training day.
4BR Shop: b# Instrument Soak
March 21, 2020
Now is just the right time to give your instrument a bit of tender loving care...
Bone-afide qualifications set for Japan test
March 21, 2020
The Bone-afide trombone quartet hope to travel to Japan in July to test their musical credentials against the best in the world.
Foden's keep banding link to north Wales
March 21, 2020
Before the Coronavirus hit, Foden's players ensured they kept musical spirits up in north Wales.
Calling all show offs, show boaters and egotists...
March 21, 2020
A great bit of fun in these troubled times...
Doyle ends Northop tenure
March 20, 2020
John Doyle calls time on his tenure at Northop after leading the north Wales band to Senior Cup success and a return to the National Final.
Whitburn make the Cutt for London
March 20, 2020
Whitburn will once again team up with Garry Cutt for the National Finals in October.
West Midlands Solo Duet & Quartet Contest cancelled
March 20, 2020
The popular event is another casualty of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
March 20, 2020
No contests or rehearsals but there is till plenty of great brass band music to enjoy with Phillip Hunt over the airwaves...
Major blow to tuition fee challenge in Scotland
March 20, 2020
The Scottish Government has rejected the complaint against local authorities charging for musical instrument tuition.
Music for Youth cancels 50th birthday event
March 20, 2020
Music for Youth has announced that it has cancelled its 'Future in Now' event due to take place in London.
