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Tuesday 21 February 2023

Free ‘Blast!’ with Robert Childs

Dr. Robert Childs will lead a free workshop at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff on Saturday March 25th. The afternoon’s music making is for brass players of Grade 5 standard and above, offering the opportunity to enjoy and improve in a friendly, inclusive environment at one...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Creative music workshop for young people in Aberdeenshire

Sound is a contemporary music charity based in Aberdeenshire which helps to facilitate composers and gives opportunities to young local musicians by running free monthly creative music workshops. The charity’s next session on Sunday 26th February will be led by Dr John de Simone, composition lecturer at University of Aberdeen. There...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Russell Gray to lead weekend Conducting Course

Celebrated musical director Russell Gray will be leading a weekend course in conducting in Livingston at the end of April. Working with the Bathgate Band, Russell will cover rehearsal planning and execution and baton techniques. The weekend will also include a foundation course aimed at those who wish to take up...read more

Tuesday 14 February 2023

BBE Elevate

BBE has announced details of its new collaborative programme - ‘Elevate’ - designed to bring together brass bands and artists to create and learn together across a nine-month partnership. The programme will see BBE member bands looking to challenge their normal performance practice being paired with artists who will help push...read more

Tuesday 14 February 2023

UniBrass Success for RBC

Congratulations to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band, the 2023 winnners of the UniBrass Trophy. As well as winning the coveted UniBrass Trophy for a second consecutive year, the band will also be invited by BBE to be an English representative at the 2024 European Youth Brass Band Championships. The band also...read more

Tuesday 14 February 2023

‘Onyx 30’

Acclaimed chamber ensemble, Onyx Brass begins its 30th anniversary celebrations by performing a world premiere at the Music of Our Time event. Music of Our Time is a celebration of new music including works for choir, brass quintet and organ. This vibrant concert on 21st March will showcase 8 pieces,...read more

Monday 13 February 2023

National Win for Eikanger

Congratulations to Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag on winning the Elite Division of the Norwegian National Championships. The event took place over two days in Bergen, with ten bands competing for the Elite Title and a further sixty-six bands performing for lower division honours. Eikanger, under the skilled musical leadership of MD Florent Didier...read more