Published on March 17th, 2020
Cancellation of the Buxton Brass Band Festival The N.W.A.B.B.A. are sad to report that following the advice we have received from Government sources and Brass Bands England, we have reluctantly decided that it will be impossible to run the... Read More →
Published on March 17th, 2020
Coronavirus hits NYBBS Easter course SBBA has taken the decision to cancel the NYBBS Easter course due to the rapidly developing situation with the COVID-19 outbreak. “We take the health and wellbeing of all our students,... Read More →
Published on March 17th, 2020
A4B have learned that the Easingwold March & Hymn Tune Contest will not go ahead this year. “We have taken the sad decision to cancel this years event. Government figures suggest we will still be seeing... Read More →
Published on March 17th, 2020
LEICESTERSHIRE BRASS BAND ASSOCIATION SPRING FESTIVAL SUNDAY 29th MARCH 2020 (Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition) A4B have been advised, “After careful consideration, due to the concerns over the escalating Coronavirus pandemic, the Executive Committee of... Read More →
Published on March 16th, 2020
Following the latest Government COBRA meeting, bands have been advised to cease all rehearsals, concerts and contests. In a statement made by Brass Bands England in response to new government measures, they state:- ‘The Government has... Read More →
Published on March 16th, 2020
Championship Section: Test Piece: A Tale as Yet Untold (Philip Sparke) Adjudicators: Sheona Wade & David Hirst 1. NASUWT Riverside (Prof. Nicholas J Childs)* 2. City of Hull (Stig Maersk)* 3. Reg Vardy (Russell Gray) 4.... Read More →
Published on March 16th, 2020
Championships Section: Test Piece: A Tale as Yet Untold (Philip Sparke) The Forum Adjudicators: Jacob Dijkstra & Chris King 1. Camborne Town (Ian Porthouse)* 2. Flowers (Paul Holland)* 3. Filton Concert Brass (Erik Van De Kolk)... Read More →
Published on March 13th, 2020
A4B has been informed that the committee have taken the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming London & Southern Counties Regional Championships next weekend. In a statement made to bands, the committee state:- ‘Following ongoing discussion... Read More →
Published on March 13th, 2020
It is with deep regret that Brass Bands England (BBE) announces the cancellation of the 2020 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, scheduled to be held at Magna Science Adventure Park in Rotherham on... Read More →
Published on March 13th, 2020
During the course of the last 48 hours, Brass Bands England (BBE) has received calls from across the banding world about events carrying on in the UK in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. In the absence... Read More →