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Krohnengen

Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival

Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass

April 29, 2026


Blackburn and Darwen

Results: 2026 Fleetwood Contest

Blackburn & Darwen head the prize winners and take a step closer to the British Open at Fleetwood, with section wins for Poulton le Fylde, Clock Face Miners, Darwen Brass and Tewit Youth.

April 29, 2026


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Fife Brass Brand Festival

Kingdom Brass tops the entertainment in Dunfermline to claim the Fife Brass Band Festival title.

April 29, 2026


Unite

Results: 2026 Holme Valley Contest

Unite the Union is in top hymn and test piece form in Holmfirth with section titles going to Hatfield & Askern Colliery and Shepherd Youth Band

April 29, 2026


Laganvale

Results: 2026 BBNI Spring Festival

Laganvale Metal Technology strikes gold in Omagh with section titles for CWA Brass, St Mark's Silver and 1st Old Boys Youth.

April 29, 2026


Linz

Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Premier Section

Premier delight for Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as Norway reigns supreme in Linz.

April 26, 2026


Linz

Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Development Section

Its a Norwegian one and two as the title is claimed by Smoras Skolemusikk.

April 26, 2026


Flowers

Result: 2026 European Championships Championship Section

History is made as Flowers Band are crowned Champions of Europe on their contest debut.

April 25, 2026


Linz

Result: 2026 European Championships Challenge Section

Brass Band Wipptal claims the honours and takes the title back to Italy.

April 25, 2026


Symphony Hall

2028 European Championships to be held in Birmingham

EBBA to run 50th anniversary event at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.

April 24, 2026


Linz

Report & Result: 10th European Solo Championship

Young Swiss cornet star Simon Gabriel adds to his growing list of accolades as he becomes European Solo Champion in Linz.

April 24, 2026


Stevenage

Abusive and threatening behaviour sees ban

The London & Southern Counties Regional Championships have acted to ban a band member after abusing and threatening behaviour towards a concert hall steward.

April 24, 2026


Fleetwood contest

Fleetwood live...

If you can't get to Linz or Fleetwood this weekend you can still just sit back and enjoy the action from the comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2026


wobplayeuros

Get ready to enjoy the European experience with Wobplay

There will be day after day of fantastic coverage from the 2026 European Championships thanks to World of Brass and wobplay. So why not just sign up, relax and enjoy...

April 22, 2026


Adams

Adams link with Percussi Aeris duo

Scottish duo Paula O'Malley and Chris Flynn have become Adams artists as company strengthens links to banding world.

April 22, 2026


BBE Brass Band Week

Brass Band Week and Proms in Playground campaigns launched

There are fantastic opportunities to reach out to new audiences as part of Brass Band England's Summer initiatives.

April 22, 2026


Livestream

Spring Festival and Open streaming details confirmed

You can now sign up ahead of the 104th British Open Spring Festival to ensure you don't miss a single note of the action.

April 22, 2026


Lopez

Death of VIctor Eloy Lopez

The death has been announced of the Malaga Brass Band conductor, VIctor Eloy Lopez

April 22, 2026


Brookright

BrookWright Music links with Bandford Music in new distribution agreement

Two emerging publishers join forces to add to global impact.

April 22, 2026


Eagey Band

King's Award for Eagley

The Eagley Band Band has been presented with a King's Award.

April 22, 2026


Yorkshire Imps

Imps enjoy boundary busting with musical explorations

Yorkshire Imperial Band has been making exciting musical connections to reach out to new audiences.

April 22, 2026


Frank Rothwell

Rothwell set for film red carpet

A film about the remarkable Frank Rothwell OBE will be aired this weekend.

April 22, 2026


Jackson

Wright & Round: Music from Michael Jackson (arr. Philip Harper)

Two great hits from Michael Jackson, brilliantly brought to life by Philip Harper.

April 22, 2026


BrassLT

Report & Result: 2026 Lithuanian Wind Orchestra Championship

LT Brass warms up for Linz with domestic honours at wind festival championship.

April 21, 2026


bbc pROMS

Black Dyke Band to perform at BBC Proms

The Queensbury band to be joined by guest soloist David Childs for a 'Brass Prom' performance showcasing their virtuosity and versatility.

April 21, 2026




Krohnengen

Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival

April 29 • Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass


Blackburn and Darwen

Results: 2026 Fleetwood Contest

April 29 • Blackburn & Darwen head the prize winners and take a step closer to the British Open at Fleetwood, with section wins for Poulton le Fylde, Clock Face Miners, Darwen Brass and Tewit Youth.


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Fife Brass Brand Festival

April 29 • Kingdom Brass tops the entertainment in Dunfermline to claim the Fife Brass Band Festival title.


Unite

Results: 2026 Holme Valley Contest

April 29 • Unite the Union is in top hymn and test piece form in Holmfirth with section titles going to Hatfield & Askern Colliery and Shepherd Youth Band


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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