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Sunday 28 March 2021

Champions of Brass

Having previously formed Tubular Brass - a project band drawn from elite brass players - tenor horn star, Sandy Smith is once again forming a new project band, this time with tubist, Simon Gresswell. Champions of Brass - Initial Press Release The uncertainty of the covid lockdown has led to the creation of...read more

Friday 26 March 2021

Return of the Solo Contest

Mid Sussex Brass Band are thrilled to announce a brand new brass solo competition, open to all brass players! Kindly sponsored by Dean Pelling Woodwind and Brass, here is your opportunity to dust off your Covid-retired instruments and enter a contest to show off your talents and get back into the...read more

Wednesday 24 March 2021

IET in Person and Online

IET are very excited for the 18th Anniversary edition of the IET Atlanta Festival. It began in 2004 with just 15 participants and over 18 years has inspired thousands – will you be next? Join the IET Atlanta Festival to study with world class artists for teaching, inspiration and connection!...read more

Wednesday 24 March 2021

Dutch Open Brass Band Championships Cancelled

The organizers of the Dutch Open Brass Band Championships, due to take place on Saturday June 12, have decided to cancel the championships. However, as restrictions start to ease the organisation will arrange an online brass festival under the DOBC name instead. The festival will take place in concert hall De Oosterpoort/...read more

Sunday 21 March 2021

The Last Post Project

The Last Post Project invites musicians of all ages and instruments to join together with Skunkworks in creating a unique event in commemoration of ANZAC Day (25th April) 2021. By registering, you will join with the many who will sound the “Last Post” across Australia on this important day. Musicians...read more

Sunday 21 March 2021

Brass Bands Wales Youth Forum

Bandiau Pres Cymru/Brass Bands Wales hosted a special youth forum at 7pm on Thursday 18th March for its member bands and associates. BPC /BBW continued to take a proactive approach in reaching out to its growing membership with this latest offering. Following a highly encouraging response to its 'Women in Brass...read more

Sunday 21 March 2021

Childs to feature on BBC Radio 3

For three weeks beginning on Monday 22nd March, BBC Radio 3's 'Breakfast' show will feature brass band music, curated by Paul Hindmarsh and introduced by presenters Petroc Trelawny and Georgia Mann. Following on from this show, airing tomorrow morning from 7:00 to 8:50, International euphonium virtuoso David Childs will also be...read more