Saturday 5 December, 2020 The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has appointed Robert Childs as its first director of artistic planning. Read full article

Friday 4 December, 2020 Grimethorpe Colliery Band has launched a fundraising campaign as it seeks to secure vital funds though the #SaveOurBrassBands initiative, led by Crowdfunder and Brass Bands England. Read full article

Friday 4 December, 2020 Foden's Band has received a major boost after it was successful in receiving funding of £31,500 from Arts Council England. Read full article

Thursday 3 December, 2020 The line-up has been announced ahead of the 2021 Cory Online Championship, with an international array of bands set to take part. Read full article

Wednesday 2 December, 2020 It was one of the first brass band events to fall prey to the COVID-19 pandemic – now organisers of the London and Southern Counties Regional Championship are hoping for more positive news in 2021, including the potential staging of a band contest. Read full article

Tuesday 1 December, 2020 Brass bands in England will be able to take part in carol playing activities during the festive period once the country’s latest lockdown comes to an end – but must follow strict measures when doing so. Read full article

Tuesday 1 December, 2020 The playing of cornet and trumpet superstar James Fountain has been given centre stage in a new, festive release from composer, publisher and writer Andrew Wainwright. Read full article

Monday 30 November, 2020 Tributes have been paid to one of the familiar faces of banding in Wales and the North of England following the death of Morfydd Myfanwy Childs. Read full article

Monday 30 November, 2020 The upcoming festive period would usually be a hive of activity for Fairlop Brass – but as COVID-19 restrictions continue, the organisation has been finding new ways to keep engaging with its community. Read full article

Sunday 29 November, 2020 The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBB) and the Royal Marines Band Service are to premiere a new arrangement for brass and military band. Read full article

Saturday 28 November, 2020 The curtain will soon rise on the Scottish Virtual Youth Brass Band Festival, which is taking place on Sunday, November 29 at 2pm on the Scottish Brass Band Association’s YouTube channel. Read full article

Saturday 28 November, 2020 The recently-established BandiauPres Cymru — Brass Bands Wales is to shine a spotlight on works emanating from the country as part of ambitious plans to develop a virtual archive. Read full article

Friday 27 November, 2020 The 2021 European Brass Band Championship, due to be held in Malmö, Sweden, has been cancelled due to the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read full article

Friday 27 November, 2020 Music teachers, instructors and pupils in Scotland have reacted with anger and disbelief after students were encouraged to consider learning an alternative instrument by the country's exam body. Read full article

Thursday 26 November, 2020 Like bands far and wide, Denmark-based Concord Brass Band faced great disappointment when its national contest was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the band has rallied and brought to the stage the two pieces it was due to perform at the annual event – all while adhering to the strict guidelines in place in the country. Read full article