Sunday 15 March 2020

Scottish Open Tests Announced

Bands will be able to choose between five commissioned works later this year as the 125th Anniversary of SBBA is celebrated. The chosen works have all been commissioned by the Scottish Brass Band Association in previous years, and includes two European Championship set-works: 'St Magnus' (Kenneth Downie) and 'Muckle Flugga' (Rory...read more

Sunday 15 March 2020

RNCM is Closed

The RNCM has released the following statement as a response to the Global Pandemic:“Following the developing situation around COVID-19 and to prioritise the health and wellbeing of our community, the RNCM is moving to online teaching only with immediate effect. All scheduled assessments and examinations are postponed until further notice. “All...read more

Sunday 15 March 2020

West of England Regional Results

Adjudicators Jacob Dijkstra and Chris King had their work cut out for them this weekend in Torquay with a plethora of fine performances, however it was Camborne Town under the skilful direction of Ian Porthouse that took the spoils. Commenting on the win a spokesperson from Camborne stated, “We are absolutely...read more

Sunday 15 March 2020

NASUWT Riverside North of England Champions

Congratulations to NASUWT Riverside under the direction of Professor Nicholas Childs on winning the North of England Regional Championships. The band gave a cultured performance of Philip Sparke’s, ‘A Tale as yet Untold’ leading the adjudicators Sheona Wade and David Hirst to award it first place, ahead of runners-up City of...read more

Saturday 14 March 2020

Berlin Philharmonic goes Digital

The Philharmonie Berlin is closed until 19 April to help contain the coronavirus. But the orchestra will continue to play for you – in the Digital Concert Hall. The Berliner Philharmonic invite you to visit their virtual concert hall free of charge. “We hope that through this initiative we can...read more

Saturday 14 March 2020

Midland Mix-up Statement

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators and the Midlands Regional Committee have issued a joint statement concerning the Third Section Regional Contest last weekend: "The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) and Midlands Regional Committee deeply regret the breakdown of the results collation procedure that took place post the Third Section...read more

Saturday 14 March 2020

Many Banding Events Cancelled

The ongoing escalation of the Coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of several events within the global brass band calendar including, but not limited to the following: Australian National ChampionshipsEuropean Brass Band ChampionshipsThe Irish Association of Brass Bands and Concert Bands National ChampionshipsLondon & Southern Counties Regional ChampionshipsNational Youth ChampionshipsSouthern...read more


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