News

Paul Richards joins BBE board

Tuesday 19 October, 2021 The board at Brass Bands England has welcomed Paul Richards as a trustee, following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting. Read full article

Sunday 17 October, 2021 Talented young brass and percussion players are invited to apply for the 2022 National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) summer course at Strathallan School in Perthshire. Read full article

Pastures new for Wilkinson

Sunday 17 October, 2021 The busy musical life of conductor and arranger, Keith Wilkinson, has taken a new turn following an invitation to work with Central Ohio Brass Band, as it regroups following the COVID-enforced break. Read full article

Carlton Main thanks Kirsty Abbotts

Saturday 16 October, 2021 The Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band has heaped praise on former principal cornet player, Kirsty Abbotts, who recently stepped down from the top chair with the Yorkshire band. Read full article

North Skelton ready for memorial concert

Friday 15 October, 2021 The life of a much-missed musician is to be celebrated by members of North Skelton Band as part of a charity memorial concert. Read full article

Lane and Mead to celebrate sounds of cinemas past

Thursday 14 October, 2021 A new pop-up performance in Bristol is to celebrate the sounds and memories of the cinemas of years gone by – and will have brass at its core. Read full article

Brass Band Archive seeks volunteers

Wednesday 13 October, 2021 Volunteers are sought to help make the National Brass Band Archive accessible to the public ahead of its move to a new home in Huddersfield. Read full article

Final call for Scottish Open and Challenge

Sunday 10 October, 2021 Bands thinking about taking part in the Scottish Open or Band Supplies Scottish Challenge contests are being urged to submit their entries. Read full article

New solo horn at Whitburn

Saturday 9 October, 2021 There’s a new solo horn player at Whitburn Band, following the appointment to the seat of Andrew McMillan. Read full article

Easington's joy at sponsorship boost

Saturday 9 October, 2021 The Easington Colliery Band has enjoyed an exciting couple of weeks, following up a win at the recent Bolsover Festival of Brass with news that its sponsorship deal is to be extended. Read full article