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Tuesday 24 August 2021

Lode Violet adds Gregson’s Cornet Concerto to his recording projects

If you missed the release on Sunday, make sure to check out the streaming services on a new recording by Lode Violet from an outstanding work for the cornet: ‘Cornet Concerto’ by Edward Gregson. The last year gave the cornet virtuoso the opportunity to launch some small recording projects. Several songs...read more

Tuesday 24 August 2021

BBCA virtual networking event and conducting survey results launch

On Tuesday 21 September, the Brass Band Conductors’ Association will be hosting an online networking session providing a chance to chat to other band conductors from the comfort of your sofa. The event will also offer a chance to meet a number of the BBCA’s local Area Representatives and Executive Committee,...read more

Tuesday 24 August 2021

Brass Foundations extended through National Lottery Funding

Brass Bands England has announced that their BBE Brass Foundations programme has been extended until July 2022. Following the success of the first six months of this ground-breaking brass education initiative, Arts Council England have awarded £48,000 for the programme through its National Lottery Project Grants. Brass Foundations currently operates on...read more

Tuesday 24 August 2021

BBE invites new trustees to the Board

Brass Bands England (BBE) is set to hold its online Annual General Meeting on 25 September, ahead of the BBE Conference, and is encouraging people to put themselves forward if they think they could make a valuable contribution as a new trustee on their Board. Chair Mike Kilroy commented “We would...read more

Tuesday 24 August 2021

Band of the Year looks to 2022

IBB Media Ltd has confirmed that the 2021 BrassPass.tv Band of the Year contest has been cancelled in light of the continued uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The prestigious event had been due to welcome a star-studded line-up of bands to the Albert Halls, Bolton, and had moved to its reserve date...read more

Friday 20 August 2021

Bolsover Festival of Brass

The Bolsover Festival of Brass Entertainment Championships have announced a revised timetable of draws. The event will be held on Sunday 3rd October at the new venue of Shirebrook Academy in Bolsover District. The revised pre-draw has been made (listed below) and the organisers have asked bands to inform them of...read more

Friday 20 August 2021

Entries invited for Borders Entertainment Contest

This year’s Borders Entertainment Contest will take place on Saturday 6 November at the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm. The Scottish Borders Brass Band Association is inviting bands from Sections 2, 3 and 4 to register their interest in entering the competition by contacting contest secretary Christine Calvert at kernigal@me.com The SBBBA...read more