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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
World of Brass radio hits 700
John Maines will be presenting the 700th World of Brass Radio programme at the end of the month — so why not join him for the celebrations.
July 30, 2020
180 jobs at risk at Sage Gateshead
The iconic Brass in Concert Championship venue announces that 180 jobs could be at risk as it faces a potential £10 million financial loss.
July 30, 2020
Give me sunshine...
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band brings some musical sunshine to help a great fund raising campaign for a pioneering charity based in Cardiff.
July 29, 2020
Impressive youth playing at Reg Vardy
There was plenty of great on-line playing at the recent Reg Vardy Youth Brass contest.
July 29, 2020
Gloucestershire BBA contest cancelled
Another popular event cancels for 2020 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
July 29, 2020
Worldwide concert venues open up for BBSS Virtual course
Delegates on the Brass Band Summer School course will be able to perform at some of the world's iconic concert venues — from New York to Tokyo, thanks to some inventive technical trickery.
July 29, 2020
Death of Walter Ainscough
The death has been announced of Walter Ainscough, the former curator of the Brass Band Archive.
July 28, 2020
