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Sheona Wade takes new role with Adjudicator's Association
Tenor horn star becomes the Vice-Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
March 05, 2021
Getting closer...
Players are starting to see the light when it comes to future contest performance opportunities...
March 05, 2021
Encouraging findings with latest Covid-19 research
The preliminary findings of joint research offers further hope for performers and audiences alike.
March 04, 2021
General positives for Arts budget help
The latest Government budget help for the arts sector has gained a generally positive response — although there remains concern that self employed musicians are still losing out.
March 04, 2021
Scottish youth shines in Final push
Over 60 young players took the opportunity to qualify for the Scottish Youth Solo Festival later this month.
March 04, 2021
Fully Scored returns
There is a new episode of the podcast 'Fully Scored' to enjoy with presenter Matthew Frost.
March 04, 2021
Past, present and future importance for New Zealand banding
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.
March 03, 2021
Inspired twist on dance forms
Composer Dan Jenkins has given a modern twist to old dance forms with his latest composition.
March 03, 2021
About blooming time...
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...
March 03, 2021
Get back and get safe...
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...
March 03, 2021
BrassPass.tv Band of the Year announces green light decision
If Covid-19 route-map goes to plan organisers hope to host contest on July 3rd in Bolton.
March 02, 2021
Bolsover to set for worldwide welcome
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.
March 02, 2021
UniBrass Band Camp set for entertainment mode
A Summer School with a difference is promised in August — aimed at those young at musical heart and with a strong entertainment constitution...
March 01, 2021
2021 National Finals to go ahead
If everything goes as planned there will be new National Champions declared at Cheltenham and London later this year.
March 01, 2021
Music Industries Association to discuss export challenges
The challenges posed by post-Brexit trading with the EU will be discussed in a special webinar hosted by the Music Industries Association.
February 28, 2021
Green light for 2021 Brass Band Summer School return
The 35th anniversary course hopes to return with a return to an in-person format later this year in Harrogate.
February 28, 2021
Iconic recordings added to Wobplay platform
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.
February 28, 2021
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
Plenty of great music, bands and soloists on show from Chris Helme.
February 28, 2021
Clarence Adoo MBE to give masterclass to National Youth Band
The inspirational musician will provide a masterclass on the Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
February 28, 2021
Stewart honour at inclusion in major work
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.
February 27, 2021
Exciting new possibilities for virtuosic trumpet concerto
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.
February 27, 2021
Bokaris and Thomas make Eternal link
Two of the leading young euphonium talents have collaborated on a new musical project — with the desire for more to come.
February 26, 2021
Renton spotlight for latest Besson Fridays at Home
Frank Renton is the special guest of the Besson Fridays at Home team this evening — so plenty of entertainment, views and opinions are guaranteed!
February 26, 2021
30th anniversary celebrations for Brass Band World magazine
The leading brass band publication celebrates a special milestone with its 301st issue.
February 26, 2021
Upbeat ready for conducting competition
The Brass Band Conductors' Association has announced details of its 2021 competition, which will be held online this year.
February 26, 2021
