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West of England Area line-ups confirmed
75 bands will head to Torquay to compete for the West of England Regional titles.
February 10, 2026
Leyland 80th anniversary to celebrate past and future
The Leyland Band will be marking 80 years of music making by celebrating its past and future over the next year.
February 10, 2026
Cumbrian first in 30 years at Youth Championships
The Cumbria Youth Band will appear at the National Youth Championships this year — marking a return after 30 years for a band from the region.
February 10, 2026
UniBrass starts final countdown
The UniBrass Championships will take place in Newport this weekend.
February 10, 2026
Early Music features again in Beverley
The 38th Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival returns in May with plenty of fantastic musical attractions.
February 10, 2026
Death of Geo Pierre Moren
The death has been announced of one of the most influential and respected figures in the Swiss and European banding movements.
February 09, 2026
Judges confirmed for West of England Area Championships
The judges who will make the all important decisions in Torquay have been announced.
February 09, 2026
Grimethorpe set for Pudsey Valentine's appearance
The unique brand of Grimethorpe brass band entertainment will be heard in Pudsey on Valentine's Day.
February 09, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.
February 09, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More great music at a new time from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges over the next two weeks.
February 09, 2026
Results: 2026 Norwegian National Championships
Eikanger Bjorsvik reclaims the Norwegian National title in Bergen as section victories go to Rong Brass, Agder Brass, Evanger Musikklag, Skeie Brass and Langhus Brass.
February 07, 2026
Final musical touches being put in their Bergen place
80 will be putting their own-choice and set-work pieces under final scrutiny ahead of the Norwegian National Championships this weekend.
February 04, 2026
Smith looking forward to Japanese tour
Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet Jamie Smith will head to Japan for a performance tour this Easter.
February 04, 2026
New march and hymn contest to fill gap in East Midlands
A brand new event will take on 13th June at the Braybrooke Brewery and Taproom, North Northamptonshire.
February 04, 2026
Busy January enjoyment for Williams duo
Glyn and Helen Williams have enjoyed a busy start to 2026.
February 04, 2026
Join the John Packer team
The leading specialist brass and woodwind retailers, is looking to recruit new members to join its growing team.
February 04, 2026
Welsh Open confirms 14 band cross border line-up
The 2026 Welsh banding season will open with a great cross border entertainment battle at Newport's Riverfront Theatre.
February 04, 2026
New venue for NWBBA contest
One of the most popular contests in the North Werst finds a new home as entries are requested for the High Peak Contest.
February 04, 2026
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15
More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...
February 04, 2026
New tuba lead at Cory
Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.
February 04, 2026
Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry
Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.
February 04, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.
February 04, 2026
RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay
Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.
February 03, 2026
Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions
A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.
February 03, 2026
