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Marshall leads with Evo
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.
October 09, 2025
Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions
Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.
October 09, 2025
Besses welcome new principal cornet
Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.
October 09, 2025
Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage
The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.
October 09, 2025
Brass Band World magazine: October edition
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.
October 09, 2025
Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.
October 08, 2025
Cory and Baker CD brace launched
The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.
October 08, 2025
4BR Review — Episode 9
Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.
October 07, 2025
Half century mark for cooperation players
Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.
October 07, 2025
Heaton spotlight on Radio 3
The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.
October 07, 2025
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.
October 07, 2025
Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge
Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.
October 07, 2025
Moore and Vollam lead BTS Award winners
Peter Moore and Helen Vollam are leading award winners with the British Trombone Society.
October 07, 2025
Women Composers Brass Directory launched
A new directory of women composers and their works has been launched by media content creator Liv Richardson.
October 07, 2025
Tickets approach sell out at Brass in Concert
There are not many tickets left for the 48th Brass in Concert Championship — so be quick if you want to bag your seat in Gateshead.
October 07, 2025
BrookWright Music: Young Artists Series — Away in a Manger (arr. Kenneth Downie)
Christmas is coming and so is this perfect piece of festive music making for soloists.
October 07, 2025
Davoren claims leading US Wind Band award
Welsh composer Tom Davoren has joined an illustrious list of winners of the prestigious Ostwald Composition Award.
October 07, 2025
Making Music announces award winners
The leading membership organisation for leisure-time music in the UK has announced its annual award winners.
October 07, 2025
Job opportunities at BBE
There are heritage job opportunities on offer at Brass Bands England.
October 07, 2025
Grantham takes the baton at East Riding of Yorkshire
The experienced Richard Grantham is the new MD at East Riding of Yorkshire Band.
October 07, 2025
Willebroek closing date looms
You need to be quick to get an entry on for the Willebroek Solo Cntest.
October 07, 2025
Fancy a date with the Devil?
David W Ashworth is looking for players to help raise funds for a great cause at a venue unlike any other...
October 07, 2025
Next Generation shine at BBE Conference
The recent BBE Conference showcased the positive impact of youth on the banding movement.
October 07, 2025
Youth bands get ready for Innerleithen
There will be plenty of great entertainment to enjoy at Innerleithen later this month.
October 07, 2025
Brassettes Podcast: Series 2 — Episodes 3 & 4
Johanne Behan is back and talking brass — with interviews with the players from Brighouse & Rastrick Band and the brass teacher Fiona Casewell.
October 07, 2025
