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4BR Review — live on Wednesday night
Join Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how brass bands and what we do is perceived by the wider musical world, and what they believe must be done to reinvigorate our artistic vision.
May 19, 2026
Results: 2026 SEWBBA Treforest Festival
Parc & Dare lead the way in Treforest with section wins for Markham & District, Penclawdd Brass and Gwaun Cae Gurwen and a great display of next generation talent.
May 19, 2026
Parliamentary praise for Flowers
As they prepare for a busy brace of concert appearances, the achievements of the new European Champion have been noted in Parliament.
May 19, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 DCBBA Picnic in the Park
Felling provides the perfect picnic entertainment in Durham.
May 19, 2026
New adjudication system being considered for Brass in Concert
Adjudication rankings of equal value to be considered in potential revamp of judging at the Brass in Concert Championships later this year.
May 17, 2026
Norwegian brass band talent spotlighted for Maestro direction
Eline Storheim and Samuel Winter have been chosen to be part of a two year conducting course.
May 17, 2026
New releases set for Wobplay
New CD releases from Black Dyke Band, Birmingham Citadel and Bone-afide alongside the Elgar International Festival will soon be able to be enjoyed on the digital platform.
May 17, 2026
Tynan departs at Lostock Hall
The brief but successful musical partnership between Lostock Hall Band and conductor Tommy Tynan has come to an end.
May 17, 2026
People are in tuning in for classical music
The latest quarterly RAJAR figures have just been released with over 6 million people enjoying classical music output each week.
May 16, 2026
Brass Band World: May issue out now
The latest issue of the magazine is now out — packed with a comprehensive look at the banding world.
May 16, 2026
Whitehead to premiere new flugel concerto
Imogen Whitehead will give the world premiere of a new flugel horn concerto by Gabriel Jackson as part of her residency at the Ryedale Festival this year.
May 16, 2026
Brilliant finance deals from Band Supplies
If its a Sterling euphonium or a Smith Watkins cornet you are looking for this Summer then make sure you get in touch with Band Supplies.
May 16, 2026
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
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
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
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 add to perc team
Callum Hathaway is the latest percussion signing for Tredegar.
May 15, 2026
Redfern takes baton at Hade Edge
The experienced Dean Redfern has become the new MD at Hade Edge Band
May 15, 2026
Doodles ready for Summer brush up
Word of mouth ensures that Doodles can give your the perfect brush up service.
May 15, 2026
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
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 welcomes competitors
The Dutch Open will feature 16 bands with their own-choice programmes in Groningen next month.
May 15, 2026
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 Champs set for Birmingham return
The National Youth Championships will return to King Edward's School in Birmingham next year.
May 15, 2026
Amersham welcomes new principal lead
Nick Mott has become the new principal cornet at Amersham Band.
May 15, 2026
