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Bandsafe

BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education

New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.

July 05, 2025


Hands

Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass

Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.

July 05, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast

The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...

July 05, 2025


roal

Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding

Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.

July 05, 2025


Shipston

Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston

Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.

July 05, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 11

The latest episode sees Rich, Steve and Doug find out more about the Whit Friday march contests with Royal Buckley Band.

July 05, 2025


New Zealand

Enjoy the action from New Zealand

You can tune in and enjoy the action from the world's oldest National Championships being held in Christchurch.

July 04, 2025


Music for isolation

Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release

The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.

July 03, 2025


Tone Halo

Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers

CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.

July 03, 2025


Brass Band week

Nationwide span for Brass Band Week

You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.

July 03, 2025


Cory

New President at Cory

Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.

July 03, 2025


Helen Teasdale

New addition to coop trom section

Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale joins the cooperation band on trombone.

July 03, 2025


Jonathan Corry

Corry to make hymn connection with Brighouse & Rastrick

Dr Jonathan Corry will lead the West Riding band in a new CD recording project.

July 03, 2025


Eisrteddfod

Eisteddfod to showcase contests and entertainment

There will be banding competitions and entertainment on offer at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in August — including the Llareggub Brass Band and Diego Maradona...

July 03, 2025


Craig Ratcliffe

Ratcliffe high as he becomes full AoBBA member

Craig Ratcliffe has completed his development training programme to become a full member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.

July 03, 2025


Bolton Crown Court

Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust

Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.

July 02, 2025


tIPS

BBE announces partnership with donations platform

Brass Band England member bands can benefit from an easy way to gain cashless donations.

July 02, 2025


Mead in Japan

No fatigue for touring Mead

Steven Mead has just return from tours of Japan and Australia with China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to come.

July 02, 2025


Wainstone Cup

Sextet after big money at Dr Martin contest

Six bands will look to claim a large slice of prize money at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest this weekend in Yarm.

July 02, 2025


Brett Baker

Heroic tributes on latest Baker CD release

Brett Baker has been joined by the National Champion Flowers to record his latest CD — one that pays tribute to the inspirational heroic figures on his musical journey.

July 02, 2025


Fermanagah

Cutt and Co offer warm welcome in Enniskillen

Garry Cutt and colleagues will offer a warm musical welcome to delegates on this year's Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.

July 02, 2025


Pershore Midsummer Brass

New stage honours stalwart at Pershore

Bands will perform on the Gordon Hartley-Bennett Stage at the popular Pershore Midsummer Brass.

July 02, 2025


March

Bands ready for Brighouse March & Hymn Contest

The 24th contest takes place in the famous banding venue this weekend.

July 02, 2025


Alan Haggart

Granite welcome back Haggart

Alan Haggart returns to Granite City Brass to extend long standing musical connection.

July 02, 2025


Trevor Austin

Death of Trevor Austin

The death has been announced of the hugely respected founder of Rosehill Instruments Ltd.

July 02, 2025




Bandsafe

BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education

July 5 • New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.


Hands

Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass

July 5 • Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast

July 5 • The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...


roal

Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding

July 5 • Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Concert Brass Poynton

July 4 • Concert Brass Poynton: No Contesting - Not a learners Band. Rehearse on Wednesday Evenings between 8.00 to 10.00pm (short comfort break). We seek a front row cornet and a Tenor Horn and A Tenor Trombone and Bass Trom too..


Ocean Brass

July 4 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for a kit player, as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond! We rehearse Thursdays 8pm-10pm, Banister Park Bowls Club, Southampton, SO50 9HT


Haverhill Silver Band

July 3 • Haverhill Silver Band (championship section) seeks a PRINCIPAL CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to lead East Anglia's premier brass band on the concert and contest stage (including the Senior Cup and Whit Friday).


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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