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Brass composers nominated for Ivors
AilÃs NÃ RÃain, Ben Nobuto, Richard Blackford and Hannah Peel have been nominated for Ivor Composer Awards.
October 20, 2026
EIBBSS announces Encore before main event
Paul Holland to lead new week of brass band music-making at a more relaxed pace ahead of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
October 20, 2026
Judges and draws confirmed for Siddis Brass
The adjudication teams and the draws have been announced for next months Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships in Stavanger.
October 20, 2026
Results: 2026 German National Championships
3BA Concert Brass secures a hat-trick victory to book its place at the European Championships in Montreux.
October 20, 2026
Results: 2026 Championship of Ireland
Laganvale ends seven-year itch as they reclaim the top section honours at the 108th Championship of Ireland contest in Armagh, as section titles go to CWA Brass, St Mark's Silver and 1st Old Boys Youth.
October 20, 2026
Results: 2026 ODBBA Entertainment Contest
There was plenty of great entertainment on offer in Witney as Chinnor Silver and Coleshill Youth Bands led the way.
October 20, 2026
Classic fm Teacher of the Year Awards for brass banders
Jack Holmes and Adam Bell have been recognised for their inspirational teaching with prestigious presentations at Royal Albert Hall.
October 20, 2026
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 27
A special episode looking back at the British Open and National Final — with plenty of views and opinions.
October 20, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
Sandy and Simon meet up with old friend Shaun Crowther to chat about all things brass banding.
October 20, 2026
Wright & Round: Lascia ch'io pianga (Handel arr. Margie S. Antrobus)
The wonderful melody from Handel's 'Rinaldo' opera written for the smooth voice of the tenor horn.
October 20, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
October 20, 2026
Royal Welsh College defends against claims that culture hasn't changed
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has refuted claims that its culture hasn't changed three years after it was found negligent in a case of alleged sexual assault.
October 18, 2026
McDonnell highlights risks of losing BBE gold standard BOPA
Labour MP John McDonnell has written of the need for the Department of Education to reconsider its decision to end Brass Bands England BOPA provision in April next year.
October 17, 2026
New opportunities and roles to play at Youth Championships
From volunteer helpers to photographers, presenters and judges — Brass Bands England puts the call to be part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
October 17, 2026
Westbye returns to take up residency in Stavanger
Espen Westbye will join forces with David Morton at Stavanger as he returns as Resident Conductor ahead of Siddis challenge.
October 17, 2026
Tredegar reconnect with Dance partner
Dr Matthew Hall has returned to his role as Composer in Residence with Tredegar Band
October 17, 2026
Death of Steve Edwards
The death has been announced of the popular player and podcaster Steve Edwards.
October 17, 2026
Youth Champs packed full following record registrations
The 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain are full to the brim after unprecedented response from those wanting to take part.
October 16, 2026
Wright & Round: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Michael Buble arr. Chris Wormald)
You can't beat a little bit of Buble for Christmas...
October 16, 2026
ABRSM fined over serious shortcomings
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music has been fined £150,000 by Ofqual over serious shortcomings in its arrangements for retaining and managing assessment evidence.
October 16, 2026
Tredegar provide penultimate Orbital launch
The fourth commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's major composition has been given by Tredegar in West Sussex.
October 16, 2026
National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland looks for new intake
Young players are being asked to apply to become part of the growing success story of the NYBBNI.
October 16, 2026
Full house entry for SWBBA Championships
There will be a great day of own-choice test-piece music making at Torquay's Riviera Centre in November.
October 16, 2026
Young Composer Competition launched in Wales
The Pontypridd Brass Band Festival is looking for a new work based on one of the nation's great musical traditions.
October 16, 2026
Dowdeswell ready for final print run
The new album from trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell is set to bring high intensity brass to the classics .
October 15, 2026
