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Tuesday 19 October 2021

Kapitol issues National Finals Covid-19 Statement

The Finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2021, as with many other large events, were allowed to go ahead without restrictions from 19 July 2021. Kapitol Promotions clearly listened to comments and fears from the bands and their communities, as well as being in direct contact with...read more

Tuesday 19 October 2021

SBBA Third Composers Project

The third video in the Scottish Brass Band Association’s Composers Project series has been released, featuring Alan Fernie conducting Whitburn Band’s performance of his new piece, ‘A Summer Overture’. The project, which was made possible through funding from Creative Scotland, has resulted in new compositions specially written for youth bands by...read more

Tuesday 19 October 2021

National Champions look for 'Arts Explore Award' Volunteers

Earlier this year Foden's were successful in an application to the 'Heritage Lottery' to fund a number of 'Heritage Projects.' One of the projects was for young people to work towards an 'explore arts award' (which is a Nationally recognised award) using Foden's as inspiration. Speaking about the award Mark Wilkinson...read more

Tuesday 19 October 2021

Carlton Main Frickley give thanks to Abbotts

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band has published a heartfelt message of thanks to Kirsty Abbotts for the fantastic service she has given the band over almost two decades as principal cornet. A spokesperson for the band stated, “On behalf of the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band and all members past and...read more

Tuesday 19 October 2021

2021 NIBA Championships

Congratulations to 1st Old Boys on returning to winning form at the 2021 NIBA Championships. Congratulations are also deserved by CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass for winning their respective sections in Armagh on the weekend. Due to ongoing Covid-19 protocols and concerns the NIBA...read more

Monday 18 October 2021

BBE search for Event Volunteers

Brass Bands England is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support a number of exciting events in 2022. Volunteers will be expected to fulfil a range of duties such as acting as event runners, stage crew, stewards and programme sales. Volunteers will gain experience in events management for complex, large-scale events, experience to...read more

Monday 18 October 2021

Paul Richards joins BBE Board

Paul Richards has been elected to join the BBE Board as its latest Trustee, following this year’s Brass Bands England Annual General Meeting. Paul is well known as the soprano cornet player of Flowers Band, and brings with him a wealth of playing experience as well as a deep understanding of...read more