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Blackford

Orbital set for publishing take-off

The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.

August 05, 2026


BBSS

BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert

Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.

August 05, 2026


Fairlop Brass

Busy Fairlop help make brass on the grass pay

Fairlop Brass has been busy providing entertainment for good causes and great people.

August 05, 2026


DOODLES

Don't be late to get prepared

Doodles Mouthpiece replating services is reminding players to get that essential summer refurbishment done in time for the start of the second half of the contesting year.

August 05, 2026


John Wallace

Festival tribute to Wallace

The musical legacy of John Wallace CBE will be marked by the cooperation band and a host of leading Scottish ensembles as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.

August 05, 2026


Will Norman

Tredegar welcomes Norman return

Will Norman returns to the flugel horn seat at Tredegar Band.

August 05, 2026


Cerys

New flugel adds to Cory summer signings

Cerys Nicholson completes a hat-trick of signings at Welsh champion.

August 05, 2026


Ellie Watson

Social media boost for York Nationals

Ellie Watson will be on hand in York to help boost the social media profile of the competing bands and the event as a whole.

August 05, 2026


Leigh Baker

Baker steps down from Marsden role

Leigh Baker has stepped down from the MD role at Marsden Silver Prize Band as he looks to maintain busy musical balances.

August 05, 2026


pRINCIPALS

Principals in place for National Youth Band

The principal players have been placed in their leadership roles on the current National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.

August 04, 2026


Fulham Brass

Fulham look towards York

Fulham Band has been working with David Barringer and a host of tutors to prepare them for their York National Final appearance.

August 04, 2026


Jake Bartlett

Bartlett claims Mortimer Solo Award

Tuba player Jake Bartlett has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition on this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.

August 04, 2026


Fowles

Wessex success on emerald anniversary

The 55th anniversary Wessex Band Summer School has been hailed as a fantastic week of music making.

August 04, 2026


Ian Porthouse

Porthouse enjoys NZ return

Ian Porthouse is currently enjoying his return to New Zealand where he has been working with the Southern Youth Band.

August 04, 2026


Manger

Manger confirm conductor line-up

Manger Musikklag has confirmed its conducting team for the forthcoming season with Prof David King and Kjetil Djonne.

August 04, 2026


Wood

Sop swap at Cory and GUS

Jack Wilson and Carys Wood to swap soprano roles with Cory and GUS.

August 04, 2026


Anna

New lead for Cumbria Youth Band

Anna Hughes Williams will lead the Cumbria Youth Band this Autumn.

August 04, 2026


the cooperation band

Commonwealth celebration led by the cooperation band

There was a musical close to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow led by the cooperation band.

August 03, 2026


Borage

Wright & Round: Brass Cats Collection (arranged Daroll Barry)

What's new pussycats? Great feline music for your band on a special day...

August 03, 2026


Steve

Second final bow for Pritchard-Jones at Porthywaen

The experienced conductor Steve Pritchard-Jones has stepped down from the MD role at Porthywaen Silver Band.

August 03, 2026


Tewit Youth

Tewit Youth enjoy German break

The members of Tewit Youth Band have enjoyed a great trip to the famous Mosel area of Germany.

August 03, 2026


ioo

Report & Result: 2026 Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition

Brass ensembles from across the globe battled for the leading brass ensemble competition prize in Birmingham recently.

August 03, 2026


Fodens

Sponsorship boost for Foden's

North West champion announces a new sponsorship partnership with Cheshire based Acceler8 Clinical Research.

August 03, 2026


Wobplay

New additions to wobplay platform

Extra performances and features are being added to the wobplay media platform

August 03, 2026


Cory

Cory drives social media connections

Well over 100,000 people know just what is going on at Cory Band thanks to their social media output.

August 03, 2026




Blackford

Orbital set for publishing take-off

August 5 • The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.


BBSS

BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert

August 5 • Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.


Fairlop Brass

Busy Fairlop help make brass on the grass pay

August 5 • Fairlop Brass has been busy providing entertainment for good causes and great people.


DOODLES

Don't be late to get prepared

August 5 • Doodles Mouthpiece replating services is reminding players to get that essential summer refurbishment done in time for the start of the second half of the contesting year.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 5 • Brunel Brass is looking for a SOLO HORN to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Wantage Silver Band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) are looking for a BACK ROW CORNET player to complete the band. As current Welsh Open Champions and being placed third in Stevenage, it's an exciting time to join the band with a fantastic schedule of concerts coming up.


Alder Valley Brass

August 4 • Alder Valley Brass, an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band seek a BBb bass . We rehearse Mon & Thu 8-10pm in Farnham. New MD Ollie Hallstead-Brooks starts with us in September. Come and join the team!


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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