News / 2021
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Yorkshire Youth Band returns to action
September 22, 2021
The talented young players of the Yorkshire Youth Band have returned to music making after the Covid-19 break.
Death of Brian Culverhouse
September 22, 2021
The death has been announced of the respected record producer Brian Culverhouse.
Update errata issued for World Rejoicing
September 22, 2021
Publishers issue an updated errata list for Edward Gregson's 'The World Rejoicing' (Variations on a Lutheran Chorale)
Registration deadline looms for Butlin's
September 22, 2021
There is still time to get your entry in for the Butlin's Open Brass Band Festival — but be quick
Wychavon draws announced
September 22, 2021
There is a strong line-up of bands taking part in the Wychavon Festival of Brass next month.
Foden's cancel 2021 solo competition
September 22, 2021
The return to live performances has meant a change in the schedule for the popular event which will return in person in 2022.
Fond farewell for Milnrow stars
September 22, 2021
The Milnrow Band has bid farewell to two of its leading players who have helped the band to success in the past few years.
Hall takes up baton at Pemberton B
September 22, 2021
Jay Hall has become the new Musical Director of Pemberton Old Wigan B Band.
It was not all about national contesting on the weekend
September 22, 2021
With the contest focus on Cheltenham on the weekend, other bands took the opportunity to reconnect with their local communities by giving concerts.
Report & Result: 2021 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 2
September 19, 2021
A band with a rich history adds the National title to its Honours Board of accolade.
Report & Result: 2021 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 4
September 19, 2021
Nailsworth paints the best Elgar Portrait to be found in Cheltenham to claim the Fourth Section honours.
Report & Result: 2021 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 1
September 18, 2021
Kingdom Brass and MD Ian Porthouse are triumphant as they claimed the First Section honours in Cheltenham by an Arkle distance.
Report & Result: 2021 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 3
September 18, 2021
The return of competitive banding in the UK after the enforced Covid 19 break saw Tewit Silver first past the finishing post at Cheltenham Racecourse.
2022 Area test pieces announced
September 18, 2021
Works by Wilfred Heaton, Gilbert Vinter, Goff Richards, Gordon Langford and Stephan Hodel will test the qualification credentials of bands next year if they want to get to London and Cheltenham.
Adjudicator Covid-19 test result impacts National Final
September 17, 2021
Steve Sykes will not adjudicate at the Section 1 National Final this weekend due to a positive Covid-19 test result.
Interview with Archie, Ivy and Tim...
September 17, 2021
We catch up with Archie, Ivy and dad Tim to find out more about the Pannell musical family from Haverhill Youth & Community Band who have been making their mark with their playing.
BBE members to get a tenner off the Area test pieces
September 17, 2021
As soon Brass Band England member bands know what the 2022 Area test pieces are on Saturday make sure they head to the Band Supplies trade stand to get an order in — and save a tenner in the process.
Come along and blow your mind at Cheltenham
September 17, 2021
The tuba lads from Mercer & Barker will be offering a special warm welcome to the low brass performers at Cheltenham this weekend — and you may not go away empty handed.
Belgian stars join the Alliance
September 17, 2021
Lode Violet and Tim De Maeseneer become the latest Ambassadors for Alliance mouthpieces
The Champions get ready for first rehearsal
September 17, 2021
There will be plenty of experience both in front and behind the stands at the first Champions of Brass rehearsal this Sunday.
Last Night delights for Banovallum
September 17, 2021
Banovallum Brass helped over 500 people celebrate a night of Proms favourites.
Dip into Tasmanian Championships
September 17, 2021
If you are feeling a little devilish then why not mix and match your brass band enjoyment this weekend between Cheltenham and Tasmania?
John Golland Award looks for entries
September 16, 2021
Composers are invited to submit works to be considered for the prestigious 2022 John Golland Award — with performances to be heard at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
Barker welcomed to new Geneva role
September 16, 2021
Luke Barker becomes a Geneva Group Young Ambassador as National Youth Band of Great Britain star adds McCann inspired Heritage to his qualities.
New series of National Youth Band auditions
September 16, 2021
New auditions has been organised — from Peterlee to St Dennis to ensure youngsters can have the opportunity to join the National Children's and National Youth Bands of Great Britain. So don't miss out!
