Published on November 23rd, 2020
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) are hoping to turn a negative into a positive with their AGM on 10thJanuary 2021. The impact of COVID-19, distancing and lockdowns has resulted in everybody finding new ways... Read More →
Published on November 23rd, 2020
On Friday 6 November, the National Association of Brass Band Conductors held their online relaunch event in conjunction with Brass Bands England (BBE). President Russell Gray began by announcing a new name and logo designed by... Read More →
Published on October 26th, 2020
The management team of Brass in Concert has announced that the 2020 event, the cancellation of which was announced in May, will go ahead online as a highlights Festival on the originally planned weekend of 14... Read More →
Published on October 26th, 2020
Brass Bands England is seeking to appoint a number of talented individuals in a range of newly-created roles. The creation of these roles has been made possible by the £227,189 awarded as part of the Government’s... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2020
Brass Bands England (BBE) has been awarded £227,189 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic and to help ensure they have a sustainable future,... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2020
Be a part of the first ever NYBBGB online workshop experience. Three informational and interactive workshops covering a wide array of musical activities. Reflections on the role of NYBBGB in the development of young Musicians Sun, 25 October 2020... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2020
Next up in the fortnightly Brass Bands England webinar series is an invaluable session led by Musical Director of Downshire Brass Michael Alcorn. Using Downshire Brass’ entry for the Cory Band contest as a point of... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2020
Zoe commented: “I am excited to share the news that I am expecting my first child in February 2021. Paul and I are absolutely delighted and are looking forward to the joy and excitement that a new... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2020
Registrations are now open for next summer’s NYBBS course Looking forward to next year, the Scottish Brass Band Association has announced that application forms for the 2021 NYBBS (National Youth Brass Band of Scotland) summer course... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2020
Brass for Africa is the theme of two virtual performances featuring Alan Fernie’s music Young brass players from Africa and Scotland have come together to play as one in a moving tribute to the empowerment of... Read More →