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Cory tour

Cory set to tour Canada and USA later this year

The Welsh champion will embark on a major eight day tour to North America in October.

June 05, 2026


Foundations

Closing date looms for Future Leaders

If you want your band to benefit from future leaders of confidence, skill and inspiration, then you need to get your application in soon.

June 05, 2026


York Early Music Festival

Fanfare welcomes at York Early Music Festival

A brand new fanfare written by Yorkshire composer Sam Meredith will be played during the opening weekend by the German renaissance ensemble (hanse) Pfeyffery.

June 05, 2026


North Shore

President hopes to build on momentum in NZ

Following a successful National Championships, New Zealand banding must build on the momentum created according to its President.

June 05, 2026


Yorkshire Imps

Dual euph arrival boosts Imps

Yorkshire Imperial has boosted its euphonium ranks with the arrival of the experienced duo of Toni Durrant and Liz Wood.

June 05, 2026


Wainwright

Wainwright enjoys life on the hog

Composer Andrew Wainwright has been an interview guest on the 'Brass Hog' website.

June 05, 2026


Enchantment in Paris

Wright & Round: Enchantment in Paris (Philip Harper)

A touch of Parisian artistry for any cornet player to add to their solo CV.

June 05, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 33

Part 2 of a chat with well known bandsman John Powell.

June 05, 2026


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 22

The duo look back on their recent successful Whit Friday experience playing with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.

June 05, 2026


Festival

Elgar International Festival of Brass set for major features

There will be host of major compositions featured in a packed day of brass in Birmingham this weekend from elite ands and performers.

June 04, 2026


Conway

Conway ends his way at Diggle

Diggle Band wishes MD Sean Conway every happiness after he decides to call time on his four year tenure.

June 04, 2026


Cory

New Euph addition at Cory

Welsh champion adds to its euphonium section with latest signing.

June 04, 2026


BBCA

BBCA Conducting semi-finalists confirmed

10 conductors will head to Halifax to work with Hammonds and Elland Silver Bands to try and win the BCCA Conducting Competition title.

June 04, 2026


Steam Train

Brass and steam...

Royal Oakeley Silver will be providing the musical accompaniment to a great weekend of steam in North Wales.

June 04, 2026


dOBCROSS yOUTH

Dobcross Youth honour much loved former member

The memory of a stalwart former member will be maintained through music with cornet presentation.

June 04, 2026


Coleford

Coleford set for second helping of brass

The Forest of Dean town will welcome 9 bands to perform throughout the day on Saturday 13th June — with a massed bands finale as well.

June 04, 2026


Pontardulai

Bont celebrations for 80th anniversary

Pontardulais Band will celebrate its 80th anniversary by looking back on its proud history as well as forward to an exciting future.

June 04, 2026


Doodles

Give you mouthpiece a Summer makeover with Doodles

If you are taking a Summer break then why not take the opportunity to come back to a mouthpiece that looks as good as you...

June 04, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Lots more great music to enjoy with march flavour in June from presenters Martin and Julie.

June 04, 2026


Carousel

New six pack from Presto

Six new and old releases with a connection to the brass band world to enjoy through Presto Music.

June 03, 2026


Tameside

Report & Results: 2026 Tameside Whit Friday

Foden's retain their Whit Friday title with a Presidential flourish in Tameside.

June 02, 2026


Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.

June 01, 2026


Cross

Death of David Banwell

The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.

June 01, 2026


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music

May 31, 2026


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.

May 31, 2026




Cory tour

Cory set to tour Canada and USA later this year

June 5 • The Welsh champion will embark on a major eight day tour to North America in October.


Foundations

Closing date looms for Future Leaders

June 5 • If you want your band to benefit from future leaders of confidence, skill and inspiration, then you need to get your application in soon.


York Early Music Festival

Fanfare welcomes at York Early Music Festival

June 5 • A brand new fanfare written by Yorkshire composer Sam Meredith will be played during the opening weekend by the German renaissance ensemble (hanse) Pfeyffery.


North Shore

President hopes to build on momentum in NZ

June 5 • Following a successful National Championships, New Zealand banding must build on the momentum created according to its President.


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Ascot Brass - Vanguard Quartet from "Royal Harmonics"

Saturday 6 June • St Michael and All Angels Church St Michaels Green, Grenfell Road Beaconsfield HP9 2BP


Sherborne Town Band - Friends

Sunday 7 June • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - Take 5 Brass Quintet

Friday 12 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Glossop Old Band

June 5 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

June 4 • BACK ROW CORNET 2nd/3rd cornet. . NEMBBA contest entered for 15 November. LBBA contest entered for 22 November. . Concert schedule planned in advance. Planned breaks .


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

June 4 • Percussion - Kit Vacancy (with options to support tuned percussion). Full Mapex Kit & full Pearl kit available . . Hardware available, but appreciate you might want to use your own sticks!. . NEMBBA contest entered 15 November. LBBA contest entered 22 November


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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