Wednesday 23 September, 2020 Brass players far and wide have been enjoying engaging in distance banding videos, several of which have been organised by BrassFestUK and founder, Rob Tompkins. Now the organisation is offering the stars of tomorrow the opportunity to get involved in their own video project. Read full article

Tuesday 22 September, 2020 Confusion reigns over the immediate viability of brass band rehearsals in England after the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport appeared to give mixed signals on what would and would not be permitted. Read full article

Monday 21 September, 2020 There were scenes of joy and delight in New Zealand recently as NBS Nelson City Brass gave its first live performance in several months. Read full article

Monday 21 September, 2020 Foden’s youth and junior bands are counting the days until their new season gets under way with a busy virtual workshop. Read full article

Monday 21 September, 2020 Review: virtual brass gala - Black Dyke Band, Cory Band, Mnozil Brass, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire students. Conductors: Nicholas Childs, Philip Harper. Presenter: Iwan Fox. Read full article

Saturday 19 September, 2020 Budding solo stars are being urged to submit their entries for Brassband Willebroek’s Solo Championship before it’s too late. Read full article

Friday 18 September, 2020 Following entries received globally, the five finalists in the International Brass Band Composer Competition have been unveiled. Read full article

Friday 18 September, 2020 The future of the Welsh brass band scene appears a little brighter following the formation of a new body to represent the interests of the country’s historic band movement. Read full article

Thursday 17 September, 2020 The brass band community in England has been handed a boost after it received the go-ahead to resume rehearsal activity in groups exceeding six – as long as it follows relevant legislation to the letter. Read full article

Thursday 17 September, 2020 Auditions for the National Youth and National Children’s Brass Bands of Great Britain are to take place online in 2020, amid continued disruption brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full article

Wednesday 16 September, 2020 The online stage is set for the Scottish Brass Band Association’s (SBBA) virtual learning roadshow, which takes place on Sunday, September 20. Read full article

Monday 14 September, 2020 Review: Reflection - Lions Youth Brass. Conductors: Nigel Birch, Tom Hancock, Jamie Sharp. World of Sound. Read full article

Monday 14 September, 2020 The first summer brass band camp in Jena, Germany, has been met with an extremely positive response from everyone involved. Read full article

Monday 14 September, 2020 There will be no Scottish Open Championship in 2020 after the contest became one of the latest events in the banding calendar to hit the buffers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full article

Saturday 12 September, 2020 The deadline has now passed for the inaugural International Brass Band Composer Competition, with 92 entries being received from 14 different countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, England, Greece, Italy, Japan, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, the USA and Wales. Read full article