Friday 16 April, 2021 Following the retirement of long-serving musical director Klaas van der Woude, Brassband De Bazuin Oenkerk has appointed Jaap Musschenga as its new musical director. Read full article

Friday 16 April, 2021 Following a year of pain and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) is to spearhead a positive mental health and wellbeing strategy which it plans to roll out to all member bands during the next few months. Read full article

Thursday 15 April, 2021 Several political parties have thrown their weight behind free instrumental music tuition as campaigning steps up ahead of elections to the Scottish parliament. Read full article

Thursday 15 April, 2021 The UniBrass Foundation is looking for motivated individuals to join the board of trustees as the organisation continues its efforts to grow the university brass band community. Read full article

Wednesday 14 April, 2021 The British Open and the National Brass Band Championships are two contests steeped in history – now a band historian is on the lookout for memorabilia relating to the prestigious events as he seeks to ensure they are preserved for future generations. Read full article

Wednesday 14 April, 2021 One of the most famous brands in banding has been given an online makeover, as Black Dyke Band revealed its new website. Read full article

Tuesday 13 April, 2021 The Dutch euphonium soloist and conductor Robbert Vos won the 2020 International Brass Band Composer Competition with his dynamic Capriccio, a work that topped a fine array of 92 entries. Read full article

Tuesday 13 April, 2021 The future of the European Brass Band Championships has been mapped out following the news that host cities for 2023-25 have been confirmed. Read full article

Friday 9 April, 2021 A gradual return to in-person music making is to continue for bands in England, following an update from the UK government on the roadmap out of lockdown. Read full article

Friday 9 April, 2021 The German Open is to return to the contesting calendar later in 2021, event organisers have confirmed. Read full article