Two decades ago, Besson produced a documentary from the Royal Albert Hall National Final... and some things have certainly changed...
October 01, 2025
The duo pays personal tribute to conductor Duncan Beckley MBE who recently passed away.
October 01, 2025
The critically acclaimed saxophonist and broadcaster will be the new president of the Independent Society of Musicians.
October 01, 2025
A new work that adapts a classic composition from the pen of the great English composer Vaughan Williams.
October 01, 2025
A welcome new addition to the contesting calendar has been announced as the Fleetwood Contest returns in 2026 with British Open link.
October 01, 2025
Tom Nielsen and Matilda Lloyd will take on new roles as professors at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
October 01, 2025
The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions at Stevenage next year have been announced.
October 01, 2025
The Yorkshire band has been making sure nothing rains on their musical ambitions as their bandroom renovations come closer to completion.
October 01, 2025
You can now sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment contest, time and time again...
October 01, 2025
Regent Brass continues its explorations of works old and new as part of the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival later this month.
October 01, 2025
Four talented young musicians become the latest performers to enjoy the opportunity of being followship musicians with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
October 01, 2025
There are now two Bandamonium hot-spots in the country as the event enjoys a great debut in Yorkshire.
October 01, 2025
Matthew Frost catches up with trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell to find out more about his playing and personal journeys.
October 01, 2025
The latest episode of the brass band podcast with a North Wales musical accent looks back at the Cheltenham National Finals.
October 01, 2025
Lots more brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
October 01, 2025
The death has been announced of Duncan Beckley, a pioneering figure of inspiration within the banding movement.
September 29, 2025
Pemberton Old (Wigan) DW leads the prize winners in a great day of entertainment in Chorley — with section wins for Roberts Bakery, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rivington & Adlington and Driffield Silver.
September 28, 2025
There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.
September 26, 2025
The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.
September 26, 2025
A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.
September 26, 2025
The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.
September 26, 2025
The Ripon City Band will be based at a new home for the next century and more...
September 26, 2025
25 years of brass band music making is being celebrated by Houston Brass Band in Texas.
September 26, 2025
The latest intake of Foden's Youth Band players will meet for the first time in October.
September 26, 2025