The 2023 Australian National Championships took place in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales over the weekend. The competing bands, who were on fine form, could be heard in Newcastle City Hall, Civic Theatre and Conservatorium of Music. The Division A National Champion Title was won by Sydney City...read more
On Monday, April 24 between 6.30pm and 7.30pm Elland Youth Band will be holding an Open Evening for any parents and children aged seven or older. There will be a chance for people to meet the tutors, try out an instrument and experience the sound of the starter band.
The...read more
The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has released details of the own-choice works selected to be played by the competing bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections at the 44th European Championships in Malmo next month.
Championship Section:A Gabrieli Fantasy (Bert Appermont)* Antiphonies on Themes by William Byrd (Oliver Waespi) Are...read more
Following a successful week of rehearsals and activities at Repton School, The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain concluded its Easter Course with a sold out concert at Stoller Hall. It’s hardly surprising that the audience was at capacity with the incredible Philip Cobb, of the BBC Symphony Orchestra,...read more
On Tuesday 11th April 60 young brass musicians will be heading to the hills of Perthshire for the annual National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) Easter course. The musical director for the course will be Ian Porthouse, working with Alan Fernie and John Boax for the sectional rehearsals. The four-day...read more
The Scottish Brass Band Association is celebrating a very happy Easter, having heard the news that it is to receive £70,000 funding from Creative Scotland under the Youth Music Initiative (YMI) for 2023/24. The grant will enable SBBA to continue its youth music activities for the next 12 months, particularly with...read more
BBE has introduced a new Student Membership which is free to those in full-time higher education and comes with the same benefits as Individual BBE membership. This includes free or discounted, or exclusive access to events and training, as well as related resources. A full breakdown of member benefits can be...read more
Monday 10 April 2023
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