Brassbanned is the universe’s best live streaming service for brass and pipe bands. Yes, the universe. We checked. Streaming since 2008, that’s 18+ years of bringing the planet’s most prestigious banding competitions, concerts and masterclasses to your screen. We are awesome. We are amazing. We are exceptional. We are globally acclaimed, and we’re far too humble to mention it more than once per paragraph.
Run by ‘Handsome’ Tim, Brassbanned delivers epic HD vision, live commentary, expert analysis, live chat, and exclusive interviews with the world’s most spectacular brass musicians (including Joe Alessi, Sarah Willis, Arturo Sandoval and Bob Childs) to universal acclaim. We’re also famous for live streaming pipe band competitions, because excellence shouldn’t stop at the brass section.
Whether you’re a first-time band observer or a hardcore bandie who lives and breathes test pieces, we’ve got you. We make banding an engaging, exciting and friendly experience for newcomers, while still serving the nitty-gritty musical analysis the diehards demand. It’s a delicate balance, and naturally we nail it.
No matter where you are in the world, join us live on your mobile, tablet, laptop, or internet-connected fridge.
Are you ready to stream?
Check out our helpful guide on how to set yourself up for optimal viewing.
Are you new to bands?
Start with what a brass band actually is (and what’s in one), then read our brief guide to what goes on at a brass band competition. Ready to go deeper? How brass band contests work covers the grades, the test pieces and the adjudicator’s box in loving detail.
Questions? Contact Tim. He reads everything, usually from behind a camera.
