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Harper to head to USA in 2026
The Cory MD will direct Chicago Brass Band at the North American Brass Band Championships.
November 26, 2025
Belgian contenders prepare for National challenges
18 bands will head to Heist-op-den-Berg this weekend for the 2025 Belgian National Championships.
November 26, 2025
World Cup draws made...
The global battles for WMC titles in Kerkrade have been made.
November 26, 2025
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 12
The Brighouse brace are back with their viewpoints and opinions of the latest going-ons in the banding world — the coop to coffins and more.
November 26, 2025
Foden's welcome percussion addition
Ollie Jackson joins the percussion ranks at Foden's Band
November 26, 2025
Granite enjoy 175th anniversary celebrations
Music, history and well deserved awards were on offer at Granite City's recent 175th anniversary concert.
November 26, 2025
Hairsine tenure at Fulham comes to an end
The musical partnership between MD Sam Hairsine and Fulham Brass has ended after two seasons together.
November 26, 2025
Gregson's vision helped by chart success
Edward Gregson's latest CD release has already made its mark on the Classical Music charts.
November 26, 2025
Early Area success for Foden's
Over 100 performers have already benefitted from some early Area test-piece insight and help from Foden's Band players.
November 26, 2025
BrookWright Music: Jingle Bells Forever (Pierpont/Sousa/Smith arr. Lythaby)
A festive favourite with pinch of Sousa march magic for Christmas.
November 26, 2025
Petition aims to stop potential music services cut
An on-line petition has now been submitted to try and stop cuts to instrumental music services in Dumfries & Galloway.
November 26, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 GBBA Contest
Lydbrook head an impressive contest day of music making in Gloucestershire.
November 26, 2025
Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest
Newstead Brass led the prize-winners in South Normanton with section wins for Hucknall & Linby MC, Hathern, Long Eaton Silver and Swinton & District Excelsior.
November 26, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
November 26, 2025
4BR Review — Episode 11
Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas
November 23, 2025
Swiss set to celebrate 50th contest anniversary
The Swiss National Championships will reach a significant milestone this year in Lucerne with new works set to test the 60 competing bands.
November 23, 2025
Results: 2025 SEWBBA Tonyrefail Festival
There was a welcome return of contesting action in South Wales as bands took to the stage in Tonyrefail.
November 23, 2025
Result: 2025 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
Unite Scotland Kinneil claims victory in Perth.
November 22, 2025
NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants
The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.
November 22, 2025
New era for Brass Band Summer School
Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is to be the new home of the Brass Band Summer School as it prepares for 40th anniversary.
November 22, 2025
Tailored insurance for BBE members
Brass Band England is offering the opportunity for its member bands to enjoy bespoke insurance for people, instruments and assets.
November 22, 2025
Stevens takes lead at Jackfield
The experienced Craig Stevens becomes the new MD at Jackfield Band
November 22, 2025
Chamber artists to raise funds for Chiswick Brass Festival
A special free afternoon of music making will help raise funds for the Chiswick Brass Festival.
November 22, 2025
Competitors ready for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
20 bands will take to the stage at Perth Concert Hall this weekend.
November 21, 2025
Childs set for RNCM honour
David Childs is to become a RNCM Associate Member in acknowledgement of his personal achievements in the world of music and learning.
November 21, 2025
