IBB Media Ltd have announced the postponement of BrassPass UK Band of the Year Contest that was due to take place on 23rd May. Martin Gernon stated, "With the ever worsening situation of the Coronavirus outbreak, we have postponed, and we stress postponed, and not cancelled, this year's contest. “We...read more
The Regional Committee for the London & Southern Counties have announced the the decisions taken following the cancellation of the 2020 Championships that should have been contested on 21st & 22nd March. Regional Secretary Kevin Williams and Chair, Phil Doe released the following statement:"We would like to thank all bands for...read more
Owing to the measures taken by the Dutch government concerning COVID-19, the organization of the Dutch Open Brass Band Championships and Groningen Brass Experience is forced to cancel both events. Groningen Brass Experience was planned to be held from 11 -14 June 2020 in De Oosterpoort Groningen, The Netherlands. The Dutch...read more
Theatres, galleries, museums and artists in England who have been hit by the impact of coronavirus will have access to a £160m emergency fund. Arts Council England has announced the cash injection to help artists, venues and freelancers in the cultural sector.It comes after venues like theatres and galleries were ordered...read more