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All preview roads lead to the Albert Hall...
You can hear how the competing bands are getting on with their final preparations on Philip Sparke's work ahead of the National Final at the Royal Hall this weekend.
September 28, 2026
Results: 2026 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
Horbury hit double top to defeat Championship and First Section rivals in Chorley as Golborne, Blackpool Brass and Driffield Silver also secure section victories.
September 28, 2026
Result: 2026 NEMBBA Entertainment Contest
Blidworth Welfare takes the entertainment honours in Darley Dale.
September 28, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Fife Charities Contest
Bathgate claims the honours in Kirkcaldy to head on a journey to the Spring Festival.
September 27, 2026
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
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
Sterling welcomes Tredegar baritones to Artist roster
A new partnership between Sterling Instruments and Tredegar offers joint musical support and development,
September 26, 2026
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
Frame takes residency role at Dunfermline
The experienced Davie Frame has become the new resident conductor at Dunfermline City Brass.
September 26, 2026
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
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
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
Landmark issue for Brass Band World out now
The 350th edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published.
September 25, 2026
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
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
Death of Archie Hutchison
The death has been announced of one of Scotland's most popular brass band musicians.
September 25, 2026
Live stream for Red Admiral watching
You can sit back and enjoy plenty of great brass band entertainment this weekend.
September 25, 2026
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 takes Bugle exams
Cory MD Philip Harper will be the adjudicator at the 101st Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle next year.
September 25, 2026
Glynn takes on Granite lead
Adam Glynn has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Granite City Brass.
September 25, 2026
Come fly with me...
Scottish regional airline supports music making in rarely reached destinations.
September 25, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
September 25, 2026
Result: 2026 Besson Swiss Open
Brass Band Treize Etoile regains possession of the Swiss Open title in Lucerne.
September 21, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Third Section National Championship of Great Britain
Let it snow... Allerton claims the Third Section honours in York.
September 20, 2026
