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2021 North American Championships cancelled
The ongoing effects of the Coronavirus pandemic sees the 2021 NABBA event due to be held in Fort Wayne in Indiana cancelled.
January 10, 2021
Whitburn accolades for players
Whitburn Bands presents awards to players who have helped maintain the band's high profile media presence
January 10, 2021
Wobplay adds classic vinyl to platform
The Wobplay.com digital platform has started to add restored classic vinyl LPs to its increasing catalogue.
January 10, 2021
Fraser dedication marked with presentation
70 years of remarkable service to the Kirkintilloch Band by Peter Fraser MBE has been marked.
January 10, 2021
Back to Basic for bones...
Trombone players have the chance to enjoy a weekend of enjoying what they like doing best — thanks to Matt Gee and Josh Cirtina.
January 08, 2021
Musicians permit plight gains momentum
The lack of visa free travel in the EU for professional musicians is starting to make the newspaper headlines.
January 08, 2021
Brucie bonus for Whitburn
The Scottish Open champion enjoys a high profile boost by reuniting with radio presenter Ken Bruce as well as getting a feature mention with Classic FM.
January 06, 2021
Death of Don Jones
Unite the Union Band has announced the death of their respected colleague and tuba player Don Jones.
January 06, 2021
Bring us sunshine...
Wouldn't it have been great if Eric Morecambe could send us 60 million doses of his musical sunshine to keep the nation happy?
January 05, 2021
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
Plenty of great music to welcome in the New Year with Chris Helme.
January 05, 2021
Yorkshire Youth ready to hit the road running
Get your musical daps on! There is still a chance to join up with the team at the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band — but you need to be fast
January 04, 2021
4BR Quiz: Christmas Day quiz winner
One lucky person will soon be receiving a Besson Prodige cornet and a bag full of goodies to enjoy.
January 03, 2021
MBE Award to Brass for Africa charity founder
Jim Trott, the founder and Executive Director of the Brass for Africa charity has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours.
January 03, 2021
Mirror provides positive reflection for bands
A two page spread article in the Daily Mirror newspaper has shone a positive light on the challenges faced by bands during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
January 03, 2021
Final chord brings brilliant result for carol players
The amazing fund raising efforts of teenagers Matthew and Olivia Hurst has raised over £5700 for their local hospice.
January 03, 2021
Coalburn enjoy festive support
The Coalburn Band organisation kept themselves busy over the Christmas period
January 03, 2021
Report & Results: 2020 GBBA Online Solo & Ensemble Festival
There was plenty of fantastic online solo and ensemble playing on show to round off the year in the new GBBA online event.
January 02, 2021
A Childs reflection on 2020
David Childs looked back with a musical eye on the past year with a specially produced New Year's Eve Concert.
January 02, 2021
Support gained for work permit petition
Over 200,000 people sign petition to get Government to debate free cultural work permit with EU countries for musicians and artists.
January 01, 2021
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
The last programme of 2020 to enjoy in 2021 from Chris Helme.
January 01, 2021
