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2027 Spring Festival test-pieces announced
Works by Philip Sparke, Robert Redhead and Derek Bourgeois will test the aspiring British Open credentials of the competing bands at the Spring Festival next May.
October 14, 2026
Yorkshire Youth Band enjoys first Dance moves of new season
A new work by composer Martin Ellerby has helped inspire the players on the Yorkshire Youth Band course.
October 14, 2026
Geneva launch Academy range to give long term term support to players and retailers
The Geneva Academy Series is aimed at providing a sustainable musical future for players and retailers alike.
October 14, 2026
EBBA drops Challenge Section in 1 year trial
There will be no Challenge Section at the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.
October 14, 2026
January Area workshops on offer through Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
Flowers MD Paul Holland and a leading team of tutors offer Area test-piece workshops ahead of 2027 tests.
October 14, 2026
Death of John Packer
The death has been announced of business founder and music industry leader John Packer.
October 14, 2026
Wobplay boost from National coverage
The recording quality of the performances from York and London also proved to be a winner for World of Brass as well as Cory, Marsden Silver, Harborough, Allerton brass and Wardle Community...
October 12, 2026
Palladium science makes mouthpiece breakthrough
The use of palladium as part of the replating process has made benefits for performers.
October 12, 2026
Crookston gives judgement insight to Peel
Anne Crookston was the guest on the latest 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel' Radio 3 show.
October 12, 2026
Youth bands set for Innerleithen
Eight youth bands are getting ready to perform at the 13th Innerleithen Youth Brass Band contest.
October 12, 2026
Wright & Round: A Champion Christmas
A Christmas selection box of festive favourite from Wright & Round and Philip Harper.
October 12, 2026
Italian Brass Band adds to conductor experience
The Italian Brass Band has played its part in giving conductors a very different musical experience.
October 11, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 West Wales BBA Festival
Parc & Dare continues its run of prize-winning form as Markham & District, Cwmtawe, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Llanharan & Bryncae Brass claim the honours in Cefneithin.
October 11, 2026
All ages of playing experience showcase excellence in Elland
There was a super day of competitive solo, duet and quartet action on show at Elland Silver Band's popular event.
October 11, 2026
Cobb to lead Kingdom Triumphant workshop
Dr Stephen Cobb will lead a workshop on Eric Ball's iconic work — and its open to everyone to be part of for free.
October 11, 2026
Wychavon Festival announces adjudication panels
The adjudication teams for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year have been announced.
October 11, 2026
4BR Review — Episode 23
Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.
October 10, 2026
Gregson set for Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance
Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.
October 10, 2026
Time please — as Navigation Inn closes doors...
The most famous brass band pub in the world has closed its doors — perhaps for the very last time.
October 10, 2026
Orbital countdown for Tredegar
The fourth of the commissioning bands will perform Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in West Sussex later today as Tredegar get ready for lift off in Ardingly.
October 10, 2026
Hammonds set to celebrate 80th anniversary
There will be a special concert celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Hammonds Band.
October 10, 2026
German youth matures to make Championship debut
Brass Band NRW will make its National Championship debut in Germany later this year.
October 10, 2026
Final call for Welsh youth
The closing date for audition spots is fast approaching for the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.
October 10, 2026
Imps to launch Leeds Best of Brass series
Yorkshire Imperial will launch the first of a new series of monthly Best of Brass concerts in Pudsey.
October 10, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
October 10, 2026
