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Tuesday 1 September 2020

Patrick Vergeres departs Treize Etoiles

Patrick Vergeres, one of Swiss banding's most respected cornet players, has announced his departure from Brass Band 13 Etoiles following a staggering 27 year association with the band. He began in the B Band before progressing to the A Band where he worked his way through the section from the...read more

Tuesday 1 September 2020

Eikanger and Manger Impress

Norwegian bands Eikanger and Manger Musikklag have gained plaudits and encouragement from across the globe for their live post COVID-19 broadcast concert from Bergen on Sunday 30th August. The special evening concert was held at a church in Knarvik just 500 meters or so from the Eikanger rehearsal facility, where the...read more

Tuesday 1 September 2020

Australian National Online Festival of Bands

The National Band Council of Australia (NBCA) has announced the cancellation of the 2021 National Championships which were due to be held in Newcastle, New South Wales in Easter next year. The decision was made by the NBCA in conjunction with the Band Association of NSW in light of the ongoing...read more

Tuesday 1 September 2020

WoS Entertainment Contest

The West of Scotland virtual entertainment contest on Sunday (30 August) attracted a worldwide audience of over 5000 viewers. And after counting the votes in an online poll, it emerged that Kinneil’s performance was clearly the people’s favourite. A total of six bands took part in the competition, intent on keeping...read more

Tuesday 1 September 2020

Wychavon Festival of Brass is Cancelled

The organising committee of the Wychavon Festival of Brass has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Entertainment Competition in the light of the continuing difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking about the decision, Chair Dr. Val Trim stated, "Like everyone we all hoped the virus would have been under control...read more

Tuesday 1 September 2020

Siddis Brass 2020 is Cancelled

Siddis Brass 2020, Norway's premier brass band entertainment contest is cancelled due to the ongoing effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. There were hopes the event could go ahead at the modern Stavanger Konserthus on the 7th November, however recent changes in safety protocols meant that only 200 people would be...read more

Friday 28 August 2020

Divas through the Decades

Seraph Brass has released its latest video, featuring no less than 81 female musicians from 31 different countries to raise awareness and money for the Global Fund for Women. The video presents ‘Divas through the Decades’, an arrangement by trombonist Carol Jarvis of the greatest hits by divas such...read more