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Wallace and Gromit

A Grand Day Out for bands

Another fantastic collaboration opens the door for bands to entertainment with Wallace and Gromit

April 24, 2025


Europeans

Willebroek to showcase muscial transitions

The Belgian champion will give its supporters a sneak preview of its Stavanger preparations.

April 24, 2025


Smiles

All Scottish smiles in Strathallan

The youngsters and staff on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course certainly enjoyed themselves.

April 24, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: 'Mid all the traffic (Traditional arr. Andy Wareham)

An inventive new arrangement of a classic work to add to any concert programme

April 24, 2025


Brass at the Castle

Brass at the Castle ready to offer family friendly music making

There will be plenty of great brass band attractions at Brass at the Castle in May.

April 24, 2025


Brett Baker

Lydbrook return for Baker

Dr Brett Baker is set to become the new MD of Lydbrook Band.

April 24, 2025


NCBBA

Northern Counties contest cancelled

The Northern Counties BBA Entertainment Contest has been cancelled.

April 24, 2025


roomsforgroups

Rooms reminder for National Finals

If you are a band or group wanting to to make a great weekend of it at the National Finals this year then make sure you contact the specialists.

April 24, 2025


Parc and Dare

Welsh trio ready to represent the nation in Stavanger

Three young players from the Parc & Dare Band will be heading to Norway to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.

April 24, 2025


Blossom Hill

Extra water aid on tap with Blossom Hill

There is now a full band selection of instrument themed water bottles to sip from...

April 24, 2025


Kirsty

Kirsty Abbotts to lead masterclass day in Birmingham

There is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best cornet players in the business in Birmingham this weekend.

April 24, 2025


Syndey

Report & Results: 2025 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships

Sydney City becomes the inaugural Premier Championships of Australia as senior National titles head to Footscray-Yarraville City, Cairns Brass No. 1, Wonthaggi Citizensand City of Ballarat Municipal Brass.

April 20, 2025


Wobplay

Wobplay offers global opportunities at Euros

There will be plenty of advertising opportunities for businesses as part of the comprehensive weekend of live-broadcast action from the European Championships in Stavanger.

April 19, 2025


Russell Gray

Gray to host double conducting seminars

Aspiring conductors can enjoy the opportunity to work alongside Russell Gray in Scotland and Norway next month as he hosts his Conducting Seminars in Bathgate and Askoy.

April 19, 2025


Siusa

Jena pride at Sousa inclusion

Jose Sousa will become the fifth young player from the Jena Brass Band Centre in Germany to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.

April 19, 2025


Brighouse

Whit Walk band wanted

It's not all about the prize money and contesting on Whit Friday...

April 19, 2025


Bandsmens

Key changes boost Bugle Contest

The famous West of England Bandsmen's Festival has made a number of important changes as it looks towards its centenary.

April 19, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.

April 19, 2025


British Open

British Open ticket sale dates announced

Tickets for the 171st British Open at Symphony Hall will go on sale from 15th May.

April 18, 2025


Denis Wick

Heros mouthpieces now available at euphoniumstore

The trio of acclaimed Heros euphonium mouthpieces are now available through Steven Mead's euphoniumstore.net

April 18, 2025


RNCMOpera

RNCM launches trio of creative partnerships

Students will be able to access schemes in opera, contemporary performance and classical music production and presenting thanks to new partnership links.

April 18, 2025


Riverside

Riverside youngsters go for gold

There was plenty of medal winning musical talent on show at the recent Riverside Youth Band Solo Festival

April 18, 2025


Gaia

Newstead to take audience on a global view for Gaia experience

An innovative production that links brass banding to Luke Jerram's remarkable 'Gaia' installation aims to thrill audiences in Mansfield later this month.

April 18, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: March — The Stewards (Dave Collins)

A march fit to honour the heroes of the Whit Friday contests — and you get a nice discount off if you play it on the day too.

April 18, 2025


UniBrass

Work starts for UniBrass 2026

The UniBrass Championships will return to Cardiff in 2026 — with the fund raising work starting in June

April 17, 2025




Wallace and Gromit

A Grand Day Out for bands

April 24 • Another fantastic collaboration opens the door for bands to entertainment with Wallace and Gromit


Europeans

Willebroek to showcase muscial transitions

April 24 • The Belgian champion will give its supporters a sneak preview of its Stavanger preparations.


Smiles

All Scottish smiles in Strathallan

April 24 • The youngsters and staff on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course certainly enjoyed themselves.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: 'Mid all the traffic (Traditional arr. Andy Wareham)

April 24 • An inventive new arrangement of a classic work to add to any concert programme


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Sunday 27 April • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Dobcross Silver Band

April 24 • Great opportunity for a PERCUSSIONIST to join this already talented section in what is already a band with a full brass section. We are looking to enhance our percussion section as we prepare for Nationals in September . Enjoyable playing and social band!


Hathersage Band

April 24 • SECOND TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving non-contesting community band. We enjoy making music and have a comprehensive gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Chinnor Silver

April 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are recommencing rehearsals on 28th Monday at 11am in our bandroom and we would love you to join us.. We welcome players of all abilities who just fancy a friendly fun blow with cake and coffee thrown in.. Its all free so join us.


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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