So you’re about to experience a Brassbanned live stream. Lucky you. Here’s how to get the most out of the universe’s best banding broadcast.
1. Sound first, always
Brass bands are a full-body audio experience, and your phone speaker is doing them a criminal disservice. Headphones are good. A proper speaker is better. Casting the audio to the biggest sound system in your house is what the music deserves.
2. Go big on screen
Our streams are gloriously high definition with the closest zoom-ins in the business (hello, principal cornets). Watch on a TV, laptop or tablet where you can actually see them sweat. Most smart TVs can open the stream directly, or cast from your phone.
3. A solid internet connection
The stream adjusts to your connection automatically, but if things get blocky, try moving closer to your wifi or switching to a wired connection. The trombones will thank you.
4. Join the chat
Every stream has live chat full of friendly bandies from around the world. Ask anything. Someone will explain what a test piece is, why the adjudicator is in a box, and which band their cousin plays in.
5. Check the schedule
Contest days are long and magnificent. The broadcast schedule is published on the site for every event, so you can plan your viewing (and your snacks) around the bands you care about.
That’s it. You’re ready. Settle in and stream like you’ve never streamed before.
