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Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

Hannah Plumridge is to become the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band as she ends a decade with Cory on a personal high.

May 15, 2026


Time to Shine

Still time to shine with NYBBGB

There are still a few places to sign up in London, Manchester and Birmingham to help you with your audition skills — and its all free.

May 15, 2026


Elgar

Marzella-Wheeler to lead Elgar International Brass Band Winter School

The MD of the Brass in Concert champion will lead the delegates at this year's Elgar International Brass Band Winter School.

May 15, 2026


North Shore

New Zealand journal reflects on National success

The success of the recent National Championships in Wellington forms the bulk of the current issue of 'Mouthpiece' — the on-line journal of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand.

May 15, 2026


Tredegar

Tredegar add to perc team

Callum Hathaway is the latest percussion signing for Tredegar.

May 15, 2026


Dean Redfern

Redfern takes baton at Hade Edge

The experienced Dean Redfern has become the new MD at Hade Edge Band

May 15, 2026


Doodles

Doodles ready for Summer brush up

Word of mouth ensures that Doodles can give your the perfect brush up service.

May 15, 2026


Bandamonium

Free live broadcast of Bandamonium

You can now enjoy the brilliant music making at the Bandamonium Devon festival thanks to a new partnership link with Next Step Films — and its all free.

May 15, 2026


Friary

Stewart steps down after 20 years of trom service at Friary

The vastly experienced Ian Stewart has decided to call time on his playing with Friary Brass.

May 15, 2026


Dutch Open

Dutch Open welcomes competitors

The Dutch Open will feature 16 bands with their own-choice programmes in Groningen next month.

May 15, 2026


CalderPips

Hush Hush! CalderPips launches flugel mute

The mute manufacturer has added to its multi-coloured range with a new flugel horn addition.

May 15, 2026


Youth Championships

Youth Champs set for Birmingham return

The National Youth Championships will return to King Edward's School in Birmingham next year.

May 15, 2026


Amersham

Amersham welcomes new principal lead

Nick Mott has become the new principal cornet at Amersham Band.

May 15, 2026


Riverdance

Wright & Round: Riverdance (Whelan arr. Farr)

Why not get back into that Eurovision feel in your concerts with a classic bit of foot tapping joy.

May 15, 2026


Guildhall

Extraordinary talent displayed by Guildhall prize winners

There was plenty of emerging brass and percussion talent on show at the recent Guildhall School of Music Young Artists' Competition.

May 15, 2026


Volunteers

Nominate your Unsung Hero for BBE Award

If you have an brilliant volunteer associated with your band, make sure you nominate them for a well deserved award from Brass Bands England.

May 15, 2026


BBW

New website link for Brass Band World magazine

You can now enjoy more from the leading publication on its new website domain.

May 15, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — from Flowers and Cory to Grimethorpe Colliery and Eikanger

May 15, 2026


Grimnethorpe

Smith steps down from Grimethorpe principal role

Jamie Smith ends his second tenure as principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

May 13, 2026


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band continues its mission statement

A strengthening of a long term collaboration is helping the Italian Brass Band with its artistic vision.

May 13, 2026


Whit Friday

Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

There is sure to be plenty of keen battles for the prize money of offer in Tameside on Whit Friday as contest details are released.

May 12, 2026


Melvin White

White honoured by Palace appearance

Conductor Melvin White was honoured by an invitation to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the banding movement.

May 12, 2026


Northern Trust

Smiles and positivity on inspirational Open Learning day

The recent Northern Regional Brass Band Trust Open Learning Day proved to be a great success.

May 12, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Calling (Naomi Rebecca Hill)

The award winning composition is an ideal addition to any concert or entertainment contest programme.

May 12, 2026


RBC

RBC Open Day invite to students

If you are considering studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, then an Open Day next month will give you all the details and inspiration you need.

May 12, 2026




Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

May 15 • Hannah Plumridge is to become the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band as she ends a decade with Cory on a personal high.


Time to Shine

Still time to shine with NYBBGB

May 15 • There are still a few places to sign up in London, Manchester and Birmingham to help you with your audition skills — and its all free.


Elgar

Marzella-Wheeler to lead Elgar International Brass Band Winter School

May 15 • The MD of the Brass in Concert champion will lead the delegates at this year's Elgar International Brass Band Winter School.


North Shore

New Zealand journal reflects on National success

May 15 • The success of the recent National Championships in Wellington forms the bulk of the current issue of 'Mouthpiece' — the on-line journal of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Delph Band

May 15 • We are seeking an enthusiastic and musically skilled Associate Conductor to lead and develop our band alongside our current Musical Director Phil Goodwin. . Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


Tintwistle Band

May 15 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled!. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle, under the baton of our superb MD, Jim Henson.


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join us as we head into an exciting period for the band.Good and varied diary ahead.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (so none of that tedious setting up and down)


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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