Published on October 18th, 2020
Zoe commented: “I am excited to share the news that I am expecting my first child in February 2021. Paul and I are absolutely delighted and are looking forward to the joy and excitement that a new... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2020
Registrations are now open for next summer’s NYBBS course Looking forward to next year, the Scottish Brass Band Association has announced that application forms for the 2021 NYBBS (National Youth Brass Band of Scotland) summer course... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2020
Brass for Africa is the theme of two virtual performances featuring Alan Fernie’s music Young brass players from Africa and Scotland have come together to play as one in a moving tribute to the empowerment of... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2020
Next up in the fortnightly Brass Bands England webinar series is an invaluable session led by RNCM Senior Tutor in Brass Bands, David Thornton. With ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in place, David Thornton asks whether small group... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2020
The National Youth and National Children’s Brass Bands of Great Britain (NYBBGB) has appointed its first ever Funding Development Manager, the last in the series of key management appointments for the organisation. Louise Shaw, an experienced... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2020
If ever a cloud had a silver lining, then surely this must be it following the announcement that a key element of November’s postponed Scottish Festival of Brass (SFoB) will be going ahead, albeit as an... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2020
The organisers of the 24thWelsh Open Brass Band Entertainment Championship due to take place on Saturday 6thFebruary 2021 have made the difficult decision to cancel the event. Following in depth discussions with the management of the... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2020
Auditions for the National Youth and National Children’s Brass Bands of Great Britain will be on-line this year. Young players from across the UK are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth and National Children’s... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2020
Brass Bands England (BBE) is in close contact with the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) over the interpretation of the latest announcement on the Covid-19 Pandemic by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The legislation... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2020
Easington Colliery Band is delighted to announce the completion of the refurbishment of the Old Pay Office band headquarters in Easington Colliery. The project has been in the planning stages for the last 4 years and... Read More →