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Youth Champs packed full following record registrations
The 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain are full to the brim after unprecedented response from those wanting to take part.
October 16, 2026
Wright & Round: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Michael Buble arr. Chris Wormald)
You can't beat a little bit of Buble for Christmas...
October 16, 2026
ABRSM fined over serious shortcomings
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music has been fined £150,000 by Ofqual over serious shortcomings in its arrangements for retaining and managing assessment evidence.
October 16, 2026
Tredegar provide penultimate Orbital launch
The fourth commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's major composition has been given by Tredegar in West Sussex.
October 16, 2026
National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland looks for new intake
Young players are being asked to apply to become part of the growing success story of the NYBBNI.
October 16, 2026
Full house entry for SWBBA Championships
There will be a great day of own-choice test-piece music making at Torquay's Riviera Centre in November.
October 16, 2026
Young Composer Competition launched in Wales
The Pontypridd Brass Band Festival is looking for a new work based on one of the nation's great musical traditions.
October 16, 2026
Dowdeswell ready for final print run
The new album from trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell is set to bring high intensity brass to the classics .
October 15, 2026
Bands ready for Rochdale own-choice challenges
There are plenty of bands and plenty of musical choice to enjoy at the Rochdale Contest this weekend.
October 15, 2026
Wychavon Festival of Brass line-ups confirmed
There will be a full day of entertainment at The De Montfort School in Evesham later this month.
October 15, 2026
Boscombe to welcome Black Dyke Band for 140th anniversary
Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army will welcome Black Dyke Band for a joint concert to celebrate 140 years of music making and worship.
October 15, 2026
Wright & Round: Tarot! Tortuous Tarot! (Andrew Wareham)
What do the cards say... in a cracking award winning work that may tell your fortune...
October 15, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
October 15, 2026
2027 Spring Festival test-pieces announced
Works by Philip Sparke, Robert Redhead and Derek Bourgeois will test the aspiring British Open credentials of the competing bands at the Spring Festival next May.
October 14, 2026
Yorkshire Youth Band enjoys first Dance moves of new season
A new work by composer Martin Ellerby has helped inspire the players on the Yorkshire Youth Band course.
October 14, 2026
Geneva launch Academy range to give long term term support to players and retailers
The Geneva Academy Series is aimed at providing a sustainable musical future for players and retailers alike.
October 14, 2026
EBBA drops Challenge Section in 1 year trial
There will be no Challenge Section at the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.
October 14, 2026
January Area workshops on offer through Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
Flowers MD Paul Holland and a leading team of tutors offer Area test-piece workshops ahead of 2027 tests.
October 14, 2026
Death of John Packer
The death has been announced of business founder and music industry leader John Packer.
October 14, 2026
Wobplay boost from National coverage
The recording quality of the performances from York and London also proved to be a winner for World of Brass as well as Cory, Marsden Silver, Harborough, Allerton brass and Wardle Community...
October 12, 2026
Palladium science makes mouthpiece breakthrough
The use of palladium as part of the replating process has made benefits for performers.
October 12, 2026
Crookston gives judgement insight to Peel
Anne Crookston was the guest on the latest 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel' Radio 3 show.
October 12, 2026
Youth bands set for Innerleithen
Eight youth bands are getting ready to perform at the 13th Innerleithen Youth Brass Band contest.
October 12, 2026
Wright & Round: A Champion Christmas
A Christmas selection box of festive favourite from Wright & Round and Philip Harper.
October 12, 2026
Italian Brass Band adds to conductor experience
The Italian Brass Band has played its part in giving conductors a very different musical experience.
October 11, 2026
