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Amersham

Amersham ready for rowdy and joyful celebration

Amersham Band will join forces with Shri Sriram and friends for a great night of ever inventive jazz inspired fusion fun in London.

November 14, 2025


Tredegar Band

Tredegar Bound by memories this weekend

The Welsh champion will celebrate the life and legacy of their much missed baritone player Jon Bound on Saturday night with fun and music — and a 'Yeehaw!' or two...

November 14, 2025


Gregson

Gregson gains Gramophone link for latest release

Edward Gregson's latest CD recording featuring his tuba concerto played by Ross Knight has been released.

November 14, 2025


Southwell

Derwent to provide premiere performances

A new arrangement of Faure's 'Requiem' for brass band and choir will form part of a concert at Southwell Minster this weekend with Derwent Brass.

November 14, 2025


Eagley Band

Eagley honoured by King's Award

The Eagley Band organisation has spoken of its pride after the announcement that it is to be presented with a King's Award for Voluntary Service.

November 14, 2025


Macclewsgeld

King's Award for Macclesfield Youth Brass Band

The leading youth band organisation is to be presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service for 2025.

November 14, 2025


Constest

ConsTest to return to Brum

The popular ConTest Championship will be held at the RBS next April — but you need to be quick to get your name in the hat and enjoy the day.

November 14, 2025


bic

Make sure you book your best BIC seat in the house

Your really don't want to miss out on the entertainment at Brass in Concert this year — even if you can't make it to Gateshead.

November 11, 2025


Peter Moore

Moore on Radio 3

The acclaimed soloist can be heard performing Dani Howard's 'Trombone Concerto' on Radio 3 next week.

November 11, 2025


Youth Championships

Limited places remain for Youth Champs 2026

There are not many places left to be filled for the 2026 National Youth Championships — so you had better be quick if you want to be a part of a great day of music making.

November 11, 2025


Perth Concert Hall

Big turn out for Scottish battles in Perth

There will be domestic as well as cross border rivalry on show in Perth later this month for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge, Besson Scottish Open and Creative Scotland Scottish Youth Championships.

November 11, 2025


debnt

Report & Results: 2025 Willebroek Solo Contest

European champion Thibaut De Bondt claims yet another title as young performers showcase their talents in Willebroek.

November 11, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass music making to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

November 11, 2025


Swedish

Results: 2025 Swedish National Championships

Gota Brass make it eight wins in a row as they secure the Swedish title yet again

November 09, 2025


Paul Mealor

Mealor provides 12 answers

Composer Paul Mealor reveals more about his life, work and future plans — including his latest brass band world premiere.

November 09, 2025


Webster

Webster passes on expertise to brass band students

Roger Webster recently added to the student appeal of studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

November 09, 2025


Varley

Varley takes decision to end Grimethorpe tenure

Grimethorpe's respected solo horn player Helen Varley has stepped down from playing with the Yorkshire band.

November 09, 2025


BrookwRIGHT

BrookWright Music: Benedicamus Domino (Andrew Wainwright)

A major festive work ready and waiting from the pen of Andrew Wainwright.

November 09, 2025


Band Supplies

Band Supplies Ltd adds to director board

Major addition to leading independent retailer as Rob Hanson of John Packer Musical Instruments becomes a director of Band Supplies Ltd.

November 07, 2025


Paul Cosh

Cosh expertise on offer for Area gains

Bands can use the essential experience of Paul Cosh in their bids to improve their chances of Regional Championship success next year.

November 07, 2025


Julie Nicholll

Death of Julie Nicoll

The death has been announced of Scottish Brass Band Association Treasurer and Kingdom Brass member, Julie Nicoll

November 07, 2025


Friary

Remember, Remember for Friary...

Once again Friary Brass lead the revellers in remembering the Gunpowder Plot and its grisly local connections.

November 07, 2025


BBCA

BBCA gains charitable status

The Brass Band Conductors Association has gained charitable status in its aim to champion brass band conducting across the UK and beyond.

November 07, 2025


Brassers

Podcast: Brassers

The Norwegian banding movement is being kept up to date with news, views, opinions and interviews thanks to two fantastic enthusiasts...

November 07, 2025


Peter Fraser MBE

Death of Peter Fraser MBE

The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's most significant administrators and banding personalities.

November 07, 2025




Amersham

Amersham ready for rowdy and joyful celebration

November 14 • Amersham Band will join forces with Shri Sriram and friends for a great night of ever inventive jazz inspired fusion fun in London.


Tredegar Band

Tredegar Bound by memories this weekend

November 14 • The Welsh champion will celebrate the life and legacy of their much missed baritone player Jon Bound on Saturday night with fun and music — and a 'Yeehaw!' or two...


Gregson

Gregson gains Gramophone link for latest release

November 14 • Edward Gregson's latest CD recording featuring his tuba concerto played by Ross Knight has been released.


Southwell

Derwent to provide premiere performances

November 14 • A new arrangement of Faure's 'Requiem' for brass band and choir will form part of a concert at Southwell Minster this weekend with Derwent Brass.


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Audley Brass

November 13 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Crewe Brass

November 13 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

November 13 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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