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British Open

British Open countdown: 50 days to go

There are now fewer than 140 premium tickets to be snapped up for the 171st British Open.

July 18, 2025


Williams

More milestones to achieve for Williams duo

New musical avenues will be marked by yet more milestones for Glyn and Helen Williams.

July 18, 2025


Olav Skar

New Nordic President at coop

Olav M Skar has reconnected with the cooperation band in his new role as Band President.

July 18, 2025


Tongan

Life changing opportunity for Tongan youth

The first Tongan Youth Band course is looking for support to help give musical youngsters a life changing opportunity.

July 18, 2025


NYBSS

Scottish youth ready for music making and fun

170 youngsters will be heading to Strathallan to enjoy themselves on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland course.

July 18, 2025


Longridge Bands

Tomlinson music helps Longridge celebration

A new arrangement by Dan Price of Ernest Tomlinson's 'A Gaelic Lullaby'

July 18, 2025


the cooperation youth band

Youngsters urged to join the coop

The Cooperation Youth Band is looking to enjoy yet another great season of fun music making.

July 18, 2025


UniBrass

UniBrass initiatives help student summer fun

The UniBrass Foundation offers plenty of summer engagement for students as they look towards 2026.

July 18, 2025


Northop Silver

Half century of Northop dedication

50 years of outstanding banding service by John Williams has been marked by Northop Silver Band.

July 18, 2025


Music Matters

New appointments at Making Music

New members join the board at the UKs musical making organisation.

July 18, 2025


York Railway

Newiss joins the rail network at York

The experienced Kathy Newiss joins York Railway Institute Band on flugel horn.

July 18, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Pachelbel Rock (Pachebel arr. Steven Ponsford)

A new take on an old classic brings invention to any concert programme.

July 18, 2025


Dobcross

Dobcross raises a glass for National title success

It's not just Dobcross Silver Band that will be looking to claim a national title later this year.

July 18, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 12

More insight into the banding world in North Wales with the trio of podcasters and friends.

July 18, 2025


Richard Blackford

Quintet lead major commissioning project

Five leading bands collaborate to reach out to new major compositional voices — starting with award winning composer Richard Blackford.

July 17, 2025


4BR Review

4BR Review to go live...

For the next episode on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm, the 4BR Review will be live broadcast — and we want your to ask the questions that matter...

July 15, 2025


Ambassord

National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters

The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.

July 15, 2025


IBBSS

Great Hall conclusion for IBBSS global delegates

The Great Hall at Swansea University will provide the venue to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School.

July 15, 2025


Wardle Blast

Wardle Blast help tie global city links

The commercial connection between the cities of Manchester and Osaka have been strengthened by the brilliant youngsters of Wardle Blast.

July 15, 2025


nybbs

NYBBS talent to showcase in Perth

The annual National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland summer course will conclude with a concert at Perth Concert Hall.

July 15, 2025


Downshire

Downshire fitness regime from Couch to Concert

If you want to get yourself fit to enjoy playing then Downshire Brass is leading a 12 week fun regime...

July 15, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

There is airborne flavour to the music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge this week.

July 15, 2025


Llangollen

International Eisteddfod victory for Welsh Youth

Gwasanaeth Cerdd Gwynedd & Mon Senior Brass Band claims honours in the Community Band category at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

July 14, 2025


Swiss National Youth

Live broadcast 50th celebrations for Swiss Youth Band

You can enjoy the special anniversary concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland and friends today.

July 13, 2025


LEEDS bEST OF bRASS

Leeds Best of Brass series launched

Eight top level bands will be featured at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the new season of 'Best of Brass' concerts.

July 13, 2025




British Open

British Open countdown: 50 days to go

July 18 • There are now fewer than 140 premium tickets to be snapped up for the 171st British Open.


Williams

More milestones to achieve for Williams duo

July 18 • New musical avenues will be marked by yet more milestones for Glyn and Helen Williams.


Olav Skar

New Nordic President at coop

July 18 • Olav M Skar has reconnected with the cooperation band in his new role as Band President.


Tongan

Life changing opportunity for Tongan youth

July 18 • The first Tongan Youth Band course is looking for support to help give musical youngsters a life changing opportunity.


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Rushden Town Band

July 18 • Second Trombone vacancy. A friendly Midlands 1st Section Band, Rushden are looking for a Second Trombone player to come and join us. Great repertoire and concerts plus contests twice per year. Every other year, the band goes on tour.


Welwyn Garden City Band

July 18 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied summer season of concerts. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Bedford Town Band

July 18 • Bedford Town Band have vacancies for 1st trombone, 1st horn, EEb and BBb bass. We have several concerts and Wychavon contest in the Autumn. In the last few years the band won the Butlins 2nd section , been promoted to 1st section then 3rd at Wychavon


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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