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Worldwide interest in Clifton awards
The virtual online approach made for worldwide support at the recent Clifton & Lightcliffe Band evening.
October 06, 2020
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
More great music to enjoy around the globe from Chris Helme in the heart of Yorkshire.
October 06, 2020
Brass Bands England looks to recruit
There is a newly created post at Brass Bands England that may just be right for you...
October 06, 2020
Classic fm feature new Black Dyke release as Album of the Week
The new CD release from Black Dyke Band performing works by the renowned English composer John Rutter is the CD Album of the week on the Classic fm radio station
October 06, 2020
Wilby and Black Dyke reach 30 year musical landmark
The musical collaboration between Prof Philip Wilby and Black Dyke Band reaches its 30th anniversary this month.
October 05, 2020
Besson welcomes Tredegar euph star
Yu-Han Yang becomes the latest addition to Besson's International Performance Artist stable following a year of high profile success.
October 05, 2020
Music and moorland combined for Marsden Jazz Festival
The Marsden Jazz Festival is showing what can be done to promote digital content to audiences by supporting performers in the process of digital music making.
October 05, 2020
Grimethorpe dial up powerful connection with Locked down performance
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's link to a dance collaboration project makes a powerful melodramatic impact with arts critics.
October 05, 2020
National Band of New Zealand prepares for one off 2020 concert appearance
The National Brass Band of New Zealand will be giving its only concert performance of 2020 in Hamilton next month, as Besson offers sponsor support.
October 05, 2020
Japan to hold Ensemble National Championships
The Japanese Brass Band Directors Association will host the second Brass Band Ensemble National Championship in February.
October 05, 2020
Fulham link up with leading composer for Making Music initiative
Composer Florence Anna Maunders will work with Fulham Brass Band during 2021 on a new Making Music initiative project.
October 04, 2020
Death of Mark Quick
The banding world has responded to the tragic news of the death of Mark Quick.
October 04, 2020
Littlemore to curate new concert and brass band series
The respected composer and arranger Phillip Littlemore is curating a new seres of concert and brass band music for the prestigious Peter Edition publishing house.
October 04, 2020
Death of Trevor Mumford
The Welsh brass band community saddened by the loss of one of its most popular figures.
October 04, 2020
Family values flow through time for Lydbrook
Reflections on time and the importance of support and love of family and community are linked together in Lydbrook Band's latest innovative project.
October 04, 2020
At home with Barber and Magnussen
This evening's Besson 'Friday at Home' broadcast will see Philip, Steven and Roger joined by star trombone players John Barber and Davur Juul Magnussen.
October 02, 2020
Landscapes lead Wobplay's growing success
Cory's latest release of major works enhances growing success and catalogue of World of Brass platform.
October 02, 2020
Great response to Foden's online Solo & Ensemble competition
Over 70 worldwide entrants with more to come as Foden's look forward to hosting their 10th anniversary Solo & Ensemble competition online.
October 02, 2020
Vos victorious in taking Composer titles
A new work from the pen of the talented Dutch euph star and conductor has won the inaugural International Brass Band Composer Competition.
October 02, 2020
2021 Regional Championships cancelled
Continued uncertainty over COVID-19 sees the 2021 series of regional championship events cancelled.
October 01, 2020
Live concerto brass from Bergen
You can enjoy Tine Thing Helseth performing the Hummel 'Trumpet Concerto' this evening live from the Griegahllen in Bergen.
October 01, 2020
A cheeky chance for a blow...
Despite the lockdown restrictions, some lucky players are getting the chance to enjoy themselves playing a brass band instrument...
October 01, 2020
Geneva launches Heritage cornet model
Phillip McCann works with Geneva Group to produce a cornet that helps create the traditional tonal beauty of the instrument.
October 01, 2020
Whitburn shine light on Coronavirus lockdown effects
The BBC has spoken with the Scottish Open champion to find out how the Coronavirus has affected amateur music organisations in Scotland
October 01, 2020
Four nation battle for Willebroek Blue Riband prize
26 players from four European nations will battle for the major solo competition honours in the Willebroek Solo Championships.
September 30, 2020
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