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Kerwin reaches out to global audience
Tabby Kerwin will be reaching out to the widest possible audience on her mission to imporve the mental health of the brass banding movement.
August 07, 2020
Higgins writes new work for 2020 Proms
Composer Gavin Higgins has been commissioned for a third time to write a new work for the iconic Proms season.
August 07, 2020
Closing date looms for BBE annual awards nominations
If you want to nominate people or organisations for the positive role they have played for the banding movement then you need to do it quickly.
August 07, 2020
Arts Council support Cory's on-line motivation
£35,000 of funding will enable the world's number 1 ranked band to connect to the global banding community through a trio of innovative projects.
August 06, 2020
Countdown for NYBBS
More than 150 youngsters will take part in the on-line grand finale of this year;'s National Youth Band of Scotland course.
August 05, 2020
Bugle calls continue dedicated service to the community
Despite the Coronavirus restrictions the Band of HM Royal Marines Service Buglers have maintained a proud tradition to their community.
August 05, 2020
BBE releases aerosol research for peer review
Research undertaken by Brass Bands England into the release of respiratory aerosols by brass instruments has been passed to the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the World Health Organisation.
August 05, 2020
Chappell gains place in Cornish National Music Archive
The brass band career of conductor Albert Chappell has found a place in the newly created Cornish National Music Archive.
August 04, 2020
A minor bit of high profile national radio coverage
A quintet performance of Bach's famous 'Toccata' gets a bit of air time on Classic FM...
August 04, 2020
Music can play pivotal role for school children in post Coronavirus future
An article in the Times Education Supplement argues that music can make a huge positive impact on well being for children as they prepare to return to school.
August 04, 2020
First chords of return in Wales?
Members of Brecon Concert Band were able to enjoy an open air rehearsal this week — but there is still no sign of concert halls reopening in Wales.
August 04, 2020
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Chris Helme this week — with some famous family names in the line-up.
August 04, 2020
Foden's keep up the lockdown entertainment
The second Foden's 'Lockdown Podcast' sees John Barber chat with big band singer Matt Ford, funding expert Carole Crompton and frustrated Spurs fan, Michael Fowles...
August 03, 2020
New Zealand makes National return to playing
The National Band of New Zealand returns to full rehearsals as musical normality returns following the successful battle against the Coronavirus crisis.
August 03, 2020
National youth prepare for concert finale
Two new world premieres and a brace of fantastic world class soloists will provide the entertainment at the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain virtual on-line course concert
August 01, 2020
Get on top of those Summer Chores with Superbrass
There is plenty of great music to enjoy for free thanks to those super players at Superbrass...
August 01, 2020
Willebroek launch solo competition
There will be a rare opportunity for soloists to perform on stage to a worldwide audience at the new Brass Band Willebroek Solo Competition — with the chance to bag some hefty cash prizes too.
August 01, 2020
Happy Yorkshire Day
There will be a celebration of all things Yorkshire today — including the wonderful sound of brass bands...
August 01, 2020
Gourlay and Neish join Besson trio for Friday night entertainment
The brilliant tuba entertainers James Gourlay and Les Neish join the Besson trio of Harper, Mead and Webster for a great Friday night of chat, opinion and plenty of fun...
July 31, 2020
Rath continue Black Dyke link
Michael Rath Trombones and Black Dyke maintain musical partnership.
July 31, 2020
Prairie Residency set for online residents
The 8th Prairie Music Residency course has a star packed line-up of musicians imparting their skills and talents.
July 31, 2020
Death of Mavis Lloyd
The death has been announced of Mavis Lloyd, the former secretary of the Durham County Brass Band Association.
July 31, 2020
Oh no it isn't...oh yes it is?
Potentially worrying signs for 2021 North West Area event as Winter Gardens continues to cancel major productions.
July 31, 2020
Fab Four in free recital mode for IBBSS
Black Dyke stars Richard Marshall, Zoe Lovatt-Cooper, Daniel Thomas and Brett Baker will be featured in recital mode at the forthcoming International Brass Band Summer School on-line course — and you can enjoy them in performance for free too.
July 30, 2020
SBBA announce revised Learning Roadshow
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced a new date for their on-line Learning Roadshow.
July 30, 2020
