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BLACK DYKE BAND VIRTUAL BRASS DAY

Published on January 26th, 2021

Join Prof. Nicholas Childs and Black Dyke soloists on 27th March, 2021 for a Virtual Brass Day. Black Dyke looks forward to welcoming brass players from the UK and Worldwide.  The brass day ensures a high-octane adventure... Read More


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SBBA AGM and Learning Festival

Published on January 26th, 2021

SBBA’s AGM and Learning Festival will take place on Sunday 31 January. However, because of the current Coronavirus restrictions on public gatherings, it will be a Zoom event. Starting at 10am (with entry from 9.45am), the... Read More


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Youth solo festival takes on a virtual format for 2021

Published on January 26th, 2021

The Scottish youth solo and ensemble festival will be taking on a different format for 2021 because of the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary qualifying rounds and the final itself are being staged as... Read More


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Search Begins To Replace Stalwart At Rockingham

Published on January 26th, 2021

Raymond Layte – The Giant of the engine room… For as long as most can remember, the principal BBb Bass position at Rockingham has been expertly handled by the legendary Raymond Layte. Like a well-oiled machine... Read More


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Brass Bands England Reveals New Appointments

Published on January 18th, 2021

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced the successful candidates in its recent search for five Youth Development Brass Specialists, working as part of the organisation’s new Brass Foundations education project. Sheila Allen, Paul Fisher, Paul McLaughlin,... Read More


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#SaveOurBrassBands reaches a Christmas milestone

Published on December 21st, 2020

Brass bands saw their main source of income disappear in an instant when they had to stop putting on performances in March in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A significant loss in income over the summer... Read More


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Merry Christmas from NYBBGB

Published on December 21st, 2020

2020 has been a year we will remember for many reasons; the same is true for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. It has been a year of firsts. 2020 has been a year... Read More


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Besson Supports ‘Back to Basics’ BBE Webinar

Published on December 21st, 2020

Leading wind instrument manufacturer Besson is supporting Brass Band England’s Online Development Programme, a series of webinars designed to encourage and develop the skills of brass players and bands. Broadcast fortnightly, the webinars will focus on... Read More


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