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Monday 20 December 2021

Morrison joins Hammonds

Hammonds Band is delighted to further build on recent signings with the addition of Alan Morrison on Soprano Cornet. Alan joins the band after a spell with City of Hull. Commenting on the appointment Alan stated, “I am delighted to be taking on the position of Soprano Cornet with the...read more

Monday 20 December 2021

Jubilee Fundraising opportunities for 2022

BBE's new Fundraising Manager, Pamela Johnson has introduced two new funds that are perfect for bands. There are two funding opportunities for brass bands on the horizon: In June 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, 70 years of service....read more

Friday 17 December 2021

Black Dyke in Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza

Black Dyke will once again appear at the Glastonbury Festival next summer as part of the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, which returns on Saturday 6th August 2022 with a headline performance from Paloma Faith. Michael Eavis, the creator of the world famous Glastonbury Festival stated, “We’re so pleased to announce that...read more

Friday 17 December 2021

Butlin's Festival line-up Announced

37 bands will compete at the forthcoming Butlins Brass Band Festival which is due to take place at the Skegness Resort from 7th to 10th January. In addition to some fabulous ‘headliners’ the Festival will also incorporate the Butlins Youth Band Festival and British Open Solo & Quartet Championships. Organisers have stated...read more

Friday 17 December 2021

Venue Change for Welsh Area

The venue of the 2022 Welsh Regional Championships has been changed to the Brangwyn Hall (Swansea). Commenting on this announcement, Philip Morris (Welsh Regional Secretary) stated, “Unfortunately, The Great Hall at Swansea University could not guarantee the availability of the venue. However, the Brangwyn Hall - home of the Welsh Regional...read more

Thursday 16 December 2021

German Open Championship 2021

Christopher Houlding takes a look back at this year's German Open Championship A total of eight bands took part in the first German Open in its new format in the pretty German Town of Brilon in the heart of the Sauerland during the weekend of October 23-24 earlier this year. The Deutsche...read more

Tuesday 14 December 2021

BBW's Christmas Gift Guide

It’s time to deck out the house, pop up your Christmas stockings and fill them with gifts for loved ones, but if you’re scratching your heads for inspiration – look no further than BBW’s guide to the perfect presents for brass band musicians and at prices that won’t break the bank…...read more