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Bands prepare for Australian National challenges
There are National titles up for grabs in Brisbane...
April 02, 2026
John Packer Musical Instruments brings Smith-Watkins into business
The renowned cornet and trumpet maker becomes part of John Packer Musical Instruments.
April 02, 2026
Death of Tony Clucas
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's finest cornet players.
April 02, 2026
Arts Council funding boost for Cumbria
Cumbria's Big Brass Weekend secures a third year of Arts Council Funding as it continues to celebrate music, collaboration and creativity.
April 02, 2026
Philip Jones celebration at Wigmore Hall
Young brass chamber music performers will celebrate the legacy of the great Philip Jones CBE at Wigmore Hall later this month.
April 02, 2026
Rothwell to showcase Pudsey talents
Rothwell Temperance make their appearance at the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.
April 02, 2026
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 18
The intrepid duo take to the sofa with their look at the banding world...
April 02, 2026
Podcast: SBBA Speaks — Episode 3
Join presenters Andrea and Daniel to find out more about what has been going on in the Scottish banding world
April 02, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with a focus on their National Championships.
April 02, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy this week over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.
April 02, 2026
Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure
Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.
March 31, 2026
Banding campaigns return this summer
Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.
March 31, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships
There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.
March 31, 2026
March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...
March 31, 2026
2026 National Finals test-pieces announced
Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.
March 30, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain
There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.
March 29, 2026
Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships
If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.
March 28, 2026
Withington returns to Grimethorpe
Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.
March 28, 2026
Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up
Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.
March 28, 2026
Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion
It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.
March 28, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.
March 28, 2026
Wobplay highlights added
You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.
March 28, 2026
New principal at Yorkshire Champion
Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.
March 28, 2026
Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute
A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.
March 28, 2026
Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame
Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.
March 28, 2026
