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Regionals

Bands take first look at Regional test-pieces

The five works to test the bands at the 2027 Regional Championships have now been announced.

September 26, 2026


Brassed OFF

Extra tickets released for Brassed Off at Albert Hall

There is a very limited number of extra tickets that have now been released for Grimethorpe's 'Brassed Off -Live' appearance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday

September 26, 2026


Tredegar

Sterling welcomes Tredegar baritones to Artist roster

A new partnership between Sterling Instruments and Tredegar offers joint musical support and development,

September 26, 2026


Singers

Its not just bands that complain about entry fees...

How about paying £150 plus £42 a player to take part in an event?

September 26, 2026


Friary

New signings at Friary

Friary Brass welcomes a musical coalition to the ranks...

September 26, 2026


Dunfermline

Frame takes residency role at Dunfermline

The experienced Davie Frame has become the new resident conductor at Dunfermline City Brass.

September 26, 2026


Ukraine

Thomas to drive ambulance support for Ukraine

Leamington Music is raising funds to provide an ambulance to support Ukrainian forces, with its well known chairperson leading the drive.

September 26, 2026


yOUTH cHAMPS

Filling up time for Youth Championships

There has been a great early response from youth bands and ensembles wishing to be a part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.

September 25, 2026


jACKLIN

Bingham to take baton for first National Children's Band of Northern Ireland

Jacklin Bingham will lead the first ever National Children's Band of Northern Ireland — with applications now open to become a founder member.

September 25, 2026


Brassbandworld

Landmark issue for Brass Band World out now

The 350th edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published.

September 25, 2026


BBCA

Kerwin and Harper to lead BBCA seminars

Tabby Kerwin and Philip Harper will host interactive seminars as guests of the Brass Band Conductors' Association in October and November.

September 25, 2026


Proms

Record audiences enjoy Proms performances

This year's BBC Proms was enjoyed by over 10.2 million listeners on different broadcast platforms.

September 25, 2026


Hutchison

Death of Archie Hutchison

The death has been announced of one of Scotland's most popular brass band musicians.

September 25, 2026


Red Admiral

Live stream for Red Admiral watching

You can sit back and enjoy plenty of great brass band entertainment this weekend.

September 25, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: A Carol Rhapsody (Geoffrey Nobes)

A rhapsody of some of the most famous and popular carols — and an ideal early Christmas present for a band with a busy festive schedule.

September 25, 2026


Harper

Harper takes Bugle exams

Cory MD Philip Harper will be the adjudicator at the 101st Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle next year.

September 25, 2026


Granite City

Glynn takes on Granite lead

Adam Glynn has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Granite City Brass.

September 25, 2026


Loganiar

Come fly with me...

Scottish regional airline supports music making in rarely reached destinations.

September 25, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

September 25, 2026


Swoss Open

Result: 2026 Besson Swiss Open

Brass Band Treize Etoile regains possession of the Swiss Open title in Lucerne.

September 21, 2026


York

Report & Result: 2026 Third Section National Championship of Great Britain

Let it snow... Allerton claims the Third Section honours in York.

September 20, 2026


York

Report & Result: 2026 Fourth Section National Championship of Great Britain

Wardle Community are the ultimate Heroes of the North as they claim the National title in York.

September 20, 2026


York Barbican

Report & Result: 2026 First Section National Championship of Great Britain

Marsden Silver Prize discover the source of a thunderous success in York.

September 19, 2026


York Barbican

Report & Result: 2026 Second Section National Championship of Great Britain

Harborough and Ben Smith showed the courage of their musical convictions to claim the honours in York.

September 19, 2026


NYBBNI

National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland marks second mark

The National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland has made its second public appearance in bringing the recent Enniskillen BrassFest to a close.

September 19, 2026




Regionals

Bands take first look at Regional test-pieces

September 26 • The five works to test the bands at the 2027 Regional Championships have now been announced.


Brassed OFF

Extra tickets released for Brassed Off at Albert Hall

September 26 • There is a very limited number of extra tickets that have now been released for Grimethorpe's 'Brassed Off -Live' appearance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday


Tredegar

Sterling welcomes Tredegar baritones to Artist roster

September 26 • A new partnership between Sterling Instruments and Tredegar offers joint musical support and development,


Singers

Its not just bands that complain about entry fees...

September 26 • How about paying £150 plus £42 a player to take part in an event?


Dobcross Silver Band -

Sunday 27 September • Dobcross Band and Social Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Saddleworth Oldham OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the National Finals

Tuesday 29 September • Batley Town Hall WF17 5DA


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Eagle Brass

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Consort Brass Quintet

Friday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 25 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room.


East London Brass

September 24 • Percussion - East London Brass are seeking an enthusiastic percussionist to join our friendly, ambitious band. Great music, regular rehearsals and a welcoming atmosphere. Interested? Get in touch for more details!


Epping Forest Band

September 23 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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