Published on October 7th, 2021
When Jack Flint discussed his final project for Film Studies at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, he was certainly thinking big. To take on a lockdown project that involved thirty participants sending in remote videos and creating... Read More →
Published on October 7th, 2021
Easington Colliery Band is delighted to follow up their win at Bolsover Festival of Brass with the news that Michael Watt, the co-owner of Ronnie Scotts, has announced he wishes to continue his sponsorship and support... Read More →
Published on October 7th, 2021
Enderby Band is pleased to announce that after a competitive audition process, Steve Phillips has been appointed as their new musical director. Steve comes from a Salvation Army background and initially studied Euphonium and Conducting for... Read More →
Published on September 28th, 2021
The European Brass Band Association is pleased to announce Philip Wilby, one of the most admired composers for the brass band of the past 30 years, as the composer of the set test for the 2022... Read More →
Published on September 28th, 2021
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is now open via the Brass Bands England website. Youth bands of all levels are invited to take part in the event, which will be... Read More →
Published on September 28th, 2021
Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced a change in the qualification process for English bands attending the European Brass Band Championships (EBBC). For the 2024 EBBC, to be held in Palanga (Lithuania), England will be represented... Read More →
Published on September 28th, 2021
Following the success of its 2020 #SaveOurBrassBands campaign, Brass Bands England is to run a new large-scale crowdfunding campaign for the banding community. #BrassBandsAtChristmas is here to help you raise funds for your band, as well... Read More →
Published on September 23rd, 2021
Charitable grant-making foundation Garfield Weston is the latest supporter of Brass Bands England’s activities, awarding a £50,000 grant to the organisation. Brass Bands England is delighted to announce new funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation to support its... Read More →
Published on September 23rd, 2021
Brass Bands England’s development programme is ready to tour England once again. BBE’s new ‘Development Weekends’ will see its popular training days return to towns and cities up and down the country. Workshops will include Player... Read More →
Published on September 23rd, 2021
David Gillson, the band’s Principal Cornet, has stepped down due to increased travel pressures. David had been the band’s Principal Cornet for the past 4 years and led the band on its 150th anniversary CD, ‘Heritage’.... Read More →