News / 2021
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Past, present and future importance for New Zealand banding
March 03, 2021
The latest issue of New Zealand banding's official journal sees its administrators determined to secure future investment after youth course looks back as well as forward.
Inspired twist on dance forms
March 03, 2021
Composer Dan Jenkins has given a modern twist to old dance forms with his latest composition.
About blooming time...
March 03, 2021
Spring is in the air and the beautiful crocuses could well herald a resurgence in activity once again for brass bands over the next few months...
Get back and get safe...
March 03, 2021
Brass Bands England hosts online seminars this week to help get bands ready for the day they can get back to doing what they love best...
BrassPass.tv Band of the Year announces green light decision
March 02, 2021
If Covid-19 route-map goes to plan organisers hope to host contest on July 3rd in Bolton.
Bolsover to set for worldwide welcome
March 02, 2021
The Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School is starting to welcome guests from around the banding world as the popular event confirms its musical return.
UniBrass Band Camp set for entertainment mode
March 01, 2021
A Summer School with a difference is promised in August — aimed at those young at musical heart and with a strong entertainment constitution...
2021 National Finals to go ahead
March 01, 2021
If everything goes as planned there will be new National Champions declared at Cheltenham and London later this year.
Music Industries Association to discuss export challenges
February 28, 2021
The challenges posed by post-Brexit trading with the EU will be discussed in a special webinar hosted by the Music Industries Association.
Green light for 2021 Brass Band Summer School return
February 28, 2021
The 35th anniversary course hopes to return with a return to an in-person format later this year in Harrogate.
Iconic recordings added to Wobplay platform
February 28, 2021
Two outstanding Polyphonic releases from Grimethorpe Colliery and Williams Fairey Bands have been added to the Wobplay recording platform for brass band listeners to enjoy.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
February 28, 2021
Plenty of great music, bands and soloists on show from Chris Helme.
Clarence Adoo MBE to give masterclass to National Youth Band
February 28, 2021
The inspirational musician will provide a masterclass on the Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Stewart honour at inclusion in major work
February 27, 2021
Cory soprano star Steve Stewart has spoken of the both the humbling and exciting emotions being asked to perform in a major new work by his friend Ken Ferguson about the 911 tragedy has brought him.
Exciting new possibilities for virtuosic trumpet concerto
February 27, 2021
A brand new trumpet concerto written by Australian composer Andrew Batterham LSO principal David Elton could well develop into a major solo brass band work.
Bokaris and Thomas make Eternal link
February 26, 2021
Two of the leading young euphonium talents have collaborated on a new musical project — with the desire for more to come.
Renton spotlight for latest Besson Fridays at Home
February 26, 2021
Frank Renton is the special guest of the Besson Fridays at Home team this evening — so plenty of entertainment, views and opinions are guaranteed!
30th anniversary celebrations for Brass Band World magazine
February 26, 2021
The leading brass band publication celebrates a special milestone with its 301st issue.
Upbeat ready for conducting competition
February 26, 2021
The Brass Band Conductors' Association has announced details of its 2021 competition, which will be held online this year.
SWBBA on-line closing date looms
February 25, 2021
The on-line closing date for the South West Brass Band Association Solo & Quartet Contest is the 28th February.
Cross channel collaboration to lead to informed Covid-19 decisions
February 25, 2021
The Music Industries Association is working in collaboration with the French Musical Instruments Manufacturing Association to lead Covid-19 research
Smith and Besson...
February 25, 2021
The highly respected euphonium player Anthony Smith joins the Besson stable of international performance artists.
pBuzz around Riverside Rookies
February 25, 2021
A new musical initiative has taken off with a buzz led by Mark and Laura Good at Riverside Youth Band.
Ford to make big band return
February 25, 2021
Matt Ford will be leading the musical celebrations in honour of Len Phillips Big Band in a free live-streamed concert from the famous Abbey Road Studios next month.
Yeomen of the Guards...
February 25, 2021
A historian is looking for some help linking up some great old marches with some great old Yeomanry bands...
