News / 2021
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Wychavon opens doors for entrants
July 29, 2021
There are spaces for Second, Third and Fourth Section bands at the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass.
2021 British Open postponed
July 28, 2021
The British Open Championship will now take place in January 2022 after organisers take difficult decision to postpone September event due to Covid concerns.
Brighouse looks to team up with past members
July 27, 2021
A special re-union band will join Brighouse & Rastrick Band on stage for their 75th massed band concert later this year.
Scottish Youth ready for face time
July 27, 2021
Over 100 talented young players will be meeting up face to face this weekend for a fantastic six day residential National Youth Band course.
Worldwide entries for BrookWright Composition Competition
July 26, 2021
92 small ensemble works will battle it out for the 2021 composer prize.
Heroes to get an early preview in London
July 26, 2021
Foden's Band will return to Regent Hall to preview the National test-piece alongside the composer in October.
On the road again...
July 26, 2021
Three members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain management team are helping to raise funds for bursary awards by racking up the mileage...
Death of Gary Patterson
July 26, 2021
The death has been announced of the respected teacher, educator and conductor.
Dubai bound for Blaenavon MD
July 26, 2021
Conductor David Langley is to start a new chapter of his career in Dubai.
Death of Dr Dennis Taylor
July 26, 2021
The death has been announced of the hugely respected musician and academic, Dr Dennis Taylor.
Practice boost for Denis Wick
July 24, 2021
The Covid-19 lockdown has seen sales of practice mutes surge for the award winning manufacturer.
RNCM receives boost for green credentials
July 24, 2021
The Royal Northern College of Music will be a much greener, less carbon hungry place to learn, perform and visit in future.
Marzella insights
July 23, 2021
Baritone star Katrina Marzella is the latest top musician to be featured on the new Yamaha Artist Insights podcast.
Get a taste of all things Ghana
July 23, 2021
There is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Ghana this weekend in London.
Wantage up the pace on fund raising
July 23, 2021
Running, cycling and head shaving add to the fund raising activities of Wantage as they look to add extra space to their home.
One spot left for Doc Martin contest
July 23, 2021
There is a chance for a band to fill a gap at the lucrative Dr Martin's Wainstone's Cup competition in September.
2022 National Youth Champs set for Corby
July 23, 2021
The National Youth Championships of Great Britain will be held at Corby Business Academy in Northamptonshire in March next year.
Brass for Africa to help tap creative energy in Uganda
July 23, 2021
An Anglo/German partnership between Brass for Africa and Music Connects aims to help refugees reach out with their creative talents.
Even more after 4 please...
July 22, 2021
There will be even more brass music making to be enjoyed by children in Bradford in September.
Media boost for Proms in the Playground
July 21, 2021
Brass Bands England's school initiative gains a great boost of media coverage.
Venues fear Covid closing at short notice
July 21, 2021
Venues across the country are reported to fearful of "closing down by stealth" as "hard to predict Covid" implications are crippling their ability to hold events and productions.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Harmen Vanhoorne
July 20, 2021
4BR talks to Belgian cornet star making a name for himself as an inspirational conductor in New Zealand after leading North Shore Brass to an impressive podium finish at the recent National Championships.
Black Dyke tour ends with warm confidence
July 20, 2021
The Queensbury band's nationwide Bandstand Tour was warmly received on its last leg with Boscombe Salvation Army Band.
Brass in Concert draws made
July 20, 2021
The competition draws for Brass in Concert Festival later this year have been made.
Bands back at the pit head
July 20, 2021
Hammonds, Hade Edge and Lofthouse 2000 will provide the musical accompaniment for visitors at the National Mining Museum in Wakefield this weekend.
