News / 2020
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2021 Butlins Mineworkers Festival cancelled
November 18, 2020
Ongoing Coronavirus pandemic uncertainties sees the cancellation of the January festival — although talks are being held to try and see if a later 2021 date is viable.
Musicians hope to bring Victorian musical benefits into care sector
November 18, 2020
The Queen Victoria's Consort is hoping to raise funds to bring festive music into care homes and hospitals this Christmas.
SBBA welcomes aerosol findings of COVID-19 report
November 17, 2020
Music Education Partnership Group concludes that there is no significant added risk of viral transmission of COVID-19 if brass playing precautions are put in place.
Mode for... making a Christmas difference with creative music
November 17, 2020
Enjoy a 'Jingle on the Mind Christmas Video Showcase' thanks to Mode for... and support the fantastic work of two mental health charities in the process.
Bradley reveals Silver Lining
November 17, 2020
Whitburn's principal cornet Chris Bradley provides a musical Silver Lining with his latest download CD release.
Foden's catch up with Tovey for podcast
November 17, 2020
The latest Foden's podcast sees John Barber catch up with the inspirational Bramwell Tovey.
More star signings for Geneva as Steph Wilkins adds flugel presence
November 17, 2020
Black Dyke's new flugel star Stephanie Wilkins is signed up by Geneva Group as their latest Performance & Development Artist.
Cory keep developing new Landscapes
November 17, 2020
The Brass in Concert Champion of Champions keep developing their talents in new musical areas.
Free medicinal lockdown assistance from Dr Dobson
November 17, 2020
Composer Simon Dobson has produced a free album of chill wave music — the perfect antidote to the lockdown blues...
Gloucester BBA virtual events opens up for more entrants
November 17, 2020
The new Solo & Ensemble competition run by the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association (GBBA) is now open to entrants from all over the UK.
Cory and Wardle Academy Youth becoming Bic Champion of Champions
November 16, 2020
An online worldwide audience vote for Cory and Wardle Academy Youth as their favourites in online 2020 Brass in Concert festival event.
British Orchestras elect new leader
November 16, 2020
Simon Webb has become the new Chair of the Association of British Orchestras
Cory take to the water...
November 14, 2020
Phil Harper and the band take wing with an exciting bit of Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' for their latest socially distanced entertainment.
BBE appoint Safeguarding Officer
November 13, 2020
The well known player and conductor Sam Fisher has been appointed to the important role of Safeguarding Officer with Brass Bands England
Get ready to vote in the title race...
November 13, 2020
Sit back and enjoy a free weekend of fantastic Brass in Concert entertainment — and then get to vote for your Champion of Champions. Even Donald Trump is allowed a go...
Students make a run for it...
November 13, 2020
A fit foursome from the UniBrass Foundation will by running the 176 kilometres from Bangor to Sheffield to help raise funds to keep the fantastic annual championships on the road.
Sykes leads Save our Brass Bands campaign
November 13, 2020
Television celeb and baritone player Melanie Sykes is endorsing a new high profile campaign with Brass Bands England and Crowdfunder to raise much needed financial help for bands across the UK.
Generational pride in Remembrance
November 11, 2020
The Last Post was played across the nation today by musicians of all ages to remember the sacrifice of those who fought for our freedoms.
Christmas backing from Pennine
November 11, 2020
Pennine Music will be making a series of festive downloads available to help players and ensembles through the festive season.
Trio of signings at Freckleton
November 11, 2020
The Freckleton Band has welcome three new players to the ranks.
Tovey steps down from National Youth role
November 11, 2020
Bramwell Tovey has stepped down from the role of Artistic Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Brass band movement urged to help save Arnold papers
November 11, 2020
Archive material relating to the composer Sir Malcolm Arnold is under threat of being destroyed.
The Bees knees...
November 10, 2020
Award winning composer branches out into conservation apiary and horror films — but brass bands remains at the core as he launches his new website.
Identity change for Conductor Association
November 09, 2020
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors has been re-launched the Brass Band Conductors Association (BBCA).
Adjudicators go online for Annual General Meeting
November 09, 2020
The Annual General Meeting of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will be held online in January.
