News / 2021
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David King, Black Dyke and Onyx Brass claim media awards
December 19, 2021
CD releases by Prof David King, Black Dyke and Onyx Brass have claimed early annual awards from the banding press.
Brass world comes together for Owens
December 19, 2021
The orchestral and brass band worlds are joining forces to help raise funding for former Liverpool Philharmonic principal trumpet Rhys Owens.
Enderby faces homelessness this Christmas
December 19, 2021
The Enderby Band organisation is in desperate need of some festive cheer after landfill problems lead to them having to vacate rehearsal home.
BrassFestUK looks to help banding Punch back
December 19, 2021
The next BrassFestUK initiative looks to keep bands performing by taking the stick to the great Rimmer march 'Punchinello'.
Welsh Championship returns to Brangwyn Hall
December 17, 2021
The 2022 Welsh Regional Championships will now take place at its former venue but on the same date.
4BR Weekend Quiz: Think of the link...
December 17, 2021
What's the link between Helen Perkin, Berlioz, Dvorak and Saint Saens?
Littleport awards to round off year
December 16, 2021
Littleport Brass recently took the opportunity at a brace of local concerts to present their annual awards.
Curtin goes Dutch with Adams link
December 16, 2021
The Foden's euphonium star has become an Adams Brass Artist.
Show of Faith for Black Dyke
December 16, 2021
Black Dyke to head to Glastonbury for a showcase performance alongside Paloma Faith
Butlin's up for sale in 2022
December 15, 2021
It is being reported that Butlin's may well be sold in 2022.
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
December 15, 2021
The end of year edition of the leading magazine is now out.
Accolades to Foden's trio
December 15, 2021
Gary Curtin, Richard Poole and Mark Landon are honoured by the National Champions.
London & Southern Counties Area details announced
December 15, 2021
The schedule of events and the line-up of judges have been announced for the Area contest in Stevenage next year.
Optical accolade for Musicians' Optician
December 15, 2021
Allegro Optical continues to spearhead the use of technology as well as bringing benefits to the their community as they claimed latest national award.
Butlin's Festival line-ups announced
December 15, 2021
37 bands will take to the stage at Skegness early next year to try and boost with bank accounts with a huge dollop of contesting cash.
Interview with Garry Cutt
December 14, 2021
We catch up with the Marple Maestro after he led a band of legendary champions in concert in Slaithwaite on the weekend.
Gain a little extra Prestige this Christmas
December 13, 2021
Why not treat someone you love (including yourself) to a little extra something to put under the tree this Christmas on the Prestige front?
Busy schedule for BBE Training and networking for 2022
December 13, 2021
Brass Bands England hopes it will be able to provide something for everyone to benefit from with hits busy training schedule of events in early 2022.
Kapitol gains for National organisers from Arts Council England
December 13, 2021
Kapitol Promotions will receive a second award of £50,000 from the Culture Recovery Fund.
More Variations on VW to come for Tredegar
December 13, 2021
The Welsh Champion rounds off its year with the first part of a major Vaughan Williams recording project with ENO Music Director Martyn Brabbins.
Back to the Music with Victoria Brass
December 13, 2021
A new youth initiative looks to build on the immediate success of Victoria Brass in Australia.
Cory perform final chord of the year
December 13, 2021
Covid-19 cases forces Cory to cancel concerts.
Baker heads to Slaithwaite
December 13, 2021
The experienced Leigh Baker will spearhead Slaithwaite's musical progress.
Trio of signings at Llwydcoed
December 13, 2021
The Llwydcoed Band welcomes three new players to their ranks as they prepare for the 2022 season ahead.
Back to the 70's with Brighouse
December 13, 2021
A Channel Five television show has recalled the pop hits of 1977 — including that one that reached number 2 from the band from West Riding.
