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British Open

Livestream broadcasts brought in-house for Spring Festival and British Open

The 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championships will be broadcast in a new link between the organisers and Red Shell Productions.

April 16, 2026


NYBBGB

NYBBGB ready to add to plaudits in Manchester

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to the RNCM in Manchester this weekend.

April 16, 2026


BBE Young Leaders

Brass Bands England to help new youth leaders

A course aimed at enhancing specialised skills to inspire the next generation of brass band players is launched with increased capacity by BBE.

April 16, 2026


Field of the Cloth of Gold

Wright & Round: Field of the Cloth of Gold (Philip Harper)

An exciting concert work that recalls a historic summit of superpowers...

April 16, 2026


aNDREW jAONES

Tributes paid to Llandudno MD

Andrew Jones has stepped down from the helm at Llandudno Band after driving their community engagement for nine years.

April 16, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

April 16, 2026


lINZ

European to offer full programme of attractions

A celebration of youth, excellence, and musical diversity underpins the forthcoming European Championships in Linz — from competitions, concert and educators.

April 14, 2026


next

On demand service replays ConsTest action

You can enjoy all the action from the recent ConsTest Birmingham Open and sign up not to miss the action at Fleetwood.

April 14, 2026


Brisbane Excelsior

Brisbane enjoy plaudits after National success

Brisbane Excelsior Band has been congratulated by worldwide supporters following their victory at the recent Australian National Championships.

April 14, 2026


ECWO

Wind Orchestras prepare for their European Championships in Germany

It will not only be brass bands battling for European honours this year.

April 14, 2026


Riverside Youth

Riverside talent on display at in house solo festival

Riverside Youth Band players were on fantastic form at their recent solo festival.

April 14, 2026


Trombone Day

Troms to the fore in Durham

There is British Trombone Day in Durham next month — ad you can be a part of it.

April 13, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 29

Brass chat with a North Walian accent...

April 13, 2026


Chris Shanks

Shanks to lead masterclass and rehearsal day in Coventry

Chris Shanks will lead an inclusive Open Rehearsal Day in Coventry this month — so why not come along — and get a free lunch too.

April 13, 2026


Radio

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 13, 2026


Wychavon

Wychavon offer warm welcome for masterclass with Foden's

Young players can enjoy a free masterclass event with Foden's players, whilst bands cane get their entries in for the Festival of Brass.

April 13, 2026


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert Championship line-ups announced

The bands who will bring their brands of entertainment to Gateshead later this year have been confirmed.

April 13, 2026


Five Lakes

Results: 2026 North American National Championships

Five Lakes Silver reclaims the National honours with section awards to Georgia, Cherry Blossom, Fountain City United, Watson Brass, Triangle Youth and St Louis Youth in Fort Wayne.

April 13, 2026


ConsTest

Report & Result: 2026 ConsTest Birmingham Open

Derwent Brass claim the honours in the heart of Birmingham with a show of future ambition.

April 11, 2026


New Zealand

Report & Results: 2026 New Zealand National Championships

North Shore Brass breaks the Wellington stranglehold on the A Grade honours as there are section wins for St Kilda Brass, Rolleston Brass, Brass Whanganui Concert Brass and Tonga Collge Brass

April 11, 2026


Eikanger-Bjørsvik celebrating

World Rankings: April 2026

Eikanger-Bjørsvik return to the top of the rankings following their recent victory at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.

April 09, 2026


Victoria Wood

Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts

There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.

April 08, 2026


Doodles

Spring upgrade from Doodles

The bespoke mouthpiece business is offering a Spring custom upgrade...

April 08, 2026


Banstand

Radio: Bandstand

More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with one work about a dog and a bomb...

April 08, 2026


Constest

Enjoy the ConsTest action on NXTOD

Make sure you don't miss a single note of the action at this weekend's ConsTest Contest in Birmingham by signing up to enjoy the live-stream broadcast from Next Step Films.

April 08, 2026




British Open

Livestream broadcasts brought in-house for Spring Festival and British Open

April 16 • The 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championships will be broadcast in a new link between the organisers and Red Shell Productions.


NYBBGB

NYBBGB ready to add to plaudits in Manchester

April 16 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to the RNCM in Manchester this weekend.


BBE Young Leaders

Brass Bands England to help new youth leaders

April 16 • A course aimed at enhancing specialised skills to inspire the next generation of brass band players is launched with increased capacity by BBE.


Field of the Cloth of Gold

Wright & Round: Field of the Cloth of Gold (Philip Harper)

April 16 • An exciting concert work that recalls a historic summit of superpowers...


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 18 April • Hathersage Methodist Church . Main Road. Hathersage S32 1BB


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Waterbeach Brass

April 16 • Waterbeach Brass are seeking a talented and confident solo (tutti) cornet player to join our friendly and ambitious band. We offer a welcoming and social environment with a diverse and challenging musical repertoire playing at regular concerts and contests


Chinnor Silver

April 15 • With the dust settling after the areas we are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join us as we look to consolidate as a 1st Section Band.. Varied but realistic diary for the coming year and possible foreign trip in 2027. Rehearsals on a Wednesday


Linthwaite Band

April 15 • We are a welcoming 4th section band with a vacancy for a kit player. Our calendar is filling up with various contests and engagements to fulfil through the year.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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