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Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.

April 29, 2026


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.

April 29, 2026


Saggers

Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration

A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.

April 29, 2026


Enduring Faith

BrookWright Music: Enduring Faith (Andrew Wainwright)

A work exploring hope, resilience, and conviction to add to any concert programme.

April 29, 2026


March

Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest set for 25th anniversary

If you want to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the popular March & Hymn Tune Contest, then get your entry in fast.

April 29, 2026


WALK LIKE

Wright & Round: Walk Like an Egyptian (arr. Philip Harper)

The perfect pop classic addition to any concert...

April 29, 2026


Neythan Powell Jones

Once in a lifetime euphonium gift for talented youngster

A musical friendship between Neythan Powell-Jones and Brian Routledge that bridges and age span of nearly 80 years has been marked by wonderful generosity.

April 29, 2026


Pontypridd

Funding boost for Pontypridd Brass Band Festival

Concerts and compositions to be featured at the Pontypridd Brass Band Festival thanks to a funding boost for organisers.

April 29, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 30

Only the two monkeys this week as they look at all things banding with a North Wales accent.

April 29, 2026


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

April 29, 2026


Krohnengen

Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival

Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass

April 29, 2026


Blackburn and Darwen

Results: 2026 Fleetwood Contest

Blackburn & Darwen head the prize winners and take a step closer to the British Open at Fleetwood, with section wins for Poulton le Fylde, Clock Face Miners, Darwen Brass and Tewit Youth.

April 29, 2026


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Fife Brass Brand Festival

Kingdom Brass tops the entertainment in Dunfermline to claim the Fife Brass Band Festival title.

April 29, 2026


Unite

Results: 2026 Holme Valley Contest

Unite the Union is in top hymn and test piece form in Holmfirth with section titles going to Hatfield & Askern Colliery and Shepherd Youth Band

April 29, 2026


Laganvale

Results: 2026 BBNI Spring Festival

Laganvale Metal Technology strikes gold in Omagh with section titles for CWA Brass, St Mark's Silver and 1st Old Boys Youth.

April 29, 2026


Linz

Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Premier Section

Premier delight for Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as Norway reigns supreme in Linz.

April 26, 2026


Linz

Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Development Section

Its a Norwegian one and two as the title is claimed by Smoras Skolemusikk.

April 26, 2026


Flowers

Result: 2026 European Championships Championship Section

History is made as Flowers Band are crowned Champions of Europe on their contest debut.

April 25, 2026


Linz

Result: 2026 European Championships Challenge Section

Brass Band Wipptal claims the honours and takes the title back to Italy.

April 25, 2026


Symphony Hall

2028 European Championships to be held in Birmingham

EBBA to run 50th anniversary event at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.

April 24, 2026


Linz

Report & Result: 10th European Solo Championship

Young Swiss cornet star Simon Gabriel adds to his growing list of accolades as he becomes European Solo Champion in Linz.

April 24, 2026


Stevenage

Abusive and threatening behaviour sees ban

The London & Southern Counties Regional Championships have acted to ban a band member after abusing and threatening behaviour towards a concert hall steward.

April 24, 2026


Fleetwood contest

Fleetwood live...

If you can't get to Linz or Fleetwood this weekend you can still just sit back and enjoy the action from the comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2026


wobplayeuros

Get ready to enjoy the European experience with Wobplay

There will be day after day of fantastic coverage from the 2026 European Championships thanks to World of Brass and wobplay. So why not just sign up, relax and enjoy...

April 22, 2026


Adams

Adams link with Percussi Aeris duo

Scottish duo Paula O'Malley and Chris Flynn have become Adams artists as company strengthens links to banding world.

April 22, 2026




Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

April 29 • The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

April 29 • The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.


Saggers

Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration

April 29 • A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.


Enduring Faith

BrookWright Music: Enduring Faith (Andrew Wainwright)

April 29 • A work exploring hope, resilience, and conviction to add to any concert programme.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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