Published on March 13th, 2020
All4brass has been informed that the West of England Regional Championships will go ahead as planned on the weekend at Torquay’s Riviera Centre. The West of England Regional Committee has closely monitored appropriate advice and announcements... Read More →
Published on March 12th, 2020
The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) and the local organisers in Palanga are announcing that the 2020 European Brass Band Championships, including all connected events scheduled to be held in Palanga, Lithuania, in April-May, will be... Read More →
Published on March 12th, 2020
After careful consideration of our duty of care to participants and volunteers, and consultation with local council and other advisors, scaba has made the difficult decision to cancel both the Southern Counties Youth Band (SCYB) Easter... Read More →
Published on March 11th, 2020
Joint Statement by AoBBA and the Midlands Regional Committee 11thMarch 2020 The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) and Midlands Regional Committee deeply regret the breakdown of the results collation procedure that took place post... Read More →
Published on March 9th, 2020
Test pieces selected for Scottish Open Five test pieces for the top flight bands taking part in the Scottish Open contest later this year have been announced. The music selected for this year’s event – in... Read More →
Published on March 9th, 2020
BBE Guidance: Department for Education Consultation on the National Plan for Education The government is currently seeking views to impact on the refreshed National Plan for Music and there are only a few days left for... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2020
Thats all from Midlands Area Contest at Bedworth. Thanks for following our comments Results: First Prize – The People Challenge Trophy, £200 and the Regional Champions Banner – * GUS Second Prize... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2020
Results: Youngest Player: Rhys Stokes 11yo – Strata Best Soloist: Euphonium Toni Durrant – CMF Best Instrumentalist: Solo Horn Scott Bennett Hatfield Best Principal: Richard Marshall – Black Dyke Winning MD: Black Dyke 1. Black Dyke... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2020
Some pointed remarks from the adjudicators. Soloists finding things too tough. Is the music too hard? Do we need an elite section? What started off as a crowd that was cheery, has muted very quickly. This is... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2020
Second Section Results Midlands Area Adjudicators – Mark Wilkinson and Brian Rostron First Prize – The North Midlands Area Committee Trophy, £200 and the Regional Champions Banner – * Gresley Colliery Second Prize – The GT... Read More →