Published on February 9th, 2021
The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced that the 2022 European Brass Band Championships (EBBC) are to be held at Symphony Hall, Birmingham. The Championships will be hosted by Brass Bands England (BBE), which was... Read More →
Published on February 9th, 2021
Steve Plant – Chairman reports: After 15 very successful years, Lesley Bentley has stepped down as Secretary of the LBBA due to ever increasing family and other commitments. For some time now the Executive have been aware... Read More →
Published on February 9th, 2021
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB), the UK’s leading brass bands for children and teenagers, has announced its 2021 concert and course season. Due to the ongoing pandemic the NYBBGB has drawn up... Read More →
Published on February 9th, 2021
It has been confirmed that the 2021 West of England Bandsmen’s Festival (Bugle Contest) has been cancelled. Considerations over the ongoing legal restrictions, regulations and guidelines that would directly affect both performers and the general public... Read More →
Published on February 9th, 2021
The Scottish Brass Band Association has commissioned 12 pieces of music for youth bands from four of the country’s leading composers and arrangers of brass music. The composition project has been made possible through funding from... Read More →
Published on February 2nd, 2021
The UniBrass Foundation is opening its doors on Sunday 21st February for the charities’ annual general meeting. Starting at 10:30am, presentations will be given on the work of the charity, along with a financial report for... Read More →
Published on February 2nd, 2021
he Inaugural Solo and Quartet Competition is being promoted by the South West Brass Band Association (SWBBA) this spring. At this time of year, we are usually looking forward to our Winter Workshop at West Buckland... Read More →
Published on February 2nd, 2021
We hope that all our friends in banding are keeping safe in these challenging times. We have continued to monitor the situation in relation to the 2021 Spring Festival and also engaged with Winter Gardens management... Read More →
Published on February 2nd, 2021
The Scottish Brass Band Association’s virtual AGM on Sunday (31 January) was a time for reflection and remembrance. The occasion, which was broadcast via Zoom, attracted a combined online audience of almost 130 band representatives for... Read More →
Published on January 26th, 2021
Brass Bands England (BBE) has expanded its team in order to support more players, bands and communities with practical advice and creative resources for banding. The BBE team are thrilled to welcome two new recruits, who... Read More →