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Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.

July 08, 2025


Steve Phillips

Central England lead for Phillips

The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.

July 08, 2025


Anthony Smith

New solo euphonium at Cory

Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.

July 08, 2025


Gota

Gota goodbye to Thomsen

The successful musical partnership between Swedish champion Gota Brass Band and conductor Michael Thomsen has come to an end.

July 08, 2025


Daniel Hall

Wantage welcome Hall to the rostrum

Daniel Hall has become the new conductor of Wantage Concert Brass.

July 08, 2025


unibrasscompoer

UniBrass announces 2026 Composer Competition

The third edition of the popular composer competition has now been launched.

July 08, 2025


SBBBA

Funding boost for SBBBA workshops

The Scottish Borders Brass Band will be putting on its second youth brass and percussion workshop in September thanks to a funding boost from the Hayward Sanderson Trust.

July 08, 2025


Eagley Band

Broadcast interest in Eagley celebrations

The 175th anniversary celebrations of Eagley Band has captured the interest of ITV.

July 08, 2025


Brighouse

Result: 2025 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest

Elland lead the way in claiming the silverware in Brighouse on the weekend

July 07, 2025


Hammonds

Result: 2025 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

Hammonds gain a healthy boost to their their bank balance as they take the honours in commanding style.

July 07, 2025


4BR interview

4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...

July 06, 2025


Wellinton

Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships

Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver an

July 06, 2025


Bandsafe

BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education

New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.

July 05, 2025


Hands

Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass

Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.

July 05, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast

The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...

July 05, 2025


roal

Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding

Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.

July 05, 2025


Shipston

Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston

Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.

July 05, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 11

The latest episode sees Rich, Steve and Doug find out more about the Whit Friday march contests with Royal Buckley Band.

July 05, 2025


New Zealand

Enjoy the action from New Zealand

You can tune in and enjoy the action from the world's oldest National Championships being held in Christchurch.

July 04, 2025


Music for isolation

Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release

The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.

July 03, 2025


Tone Halo

Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers

CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.

July 03, 2025


Brass Band week

Nationwide span for Brass Band Week

You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.

July 03, 2025


Cory

New President at Cory

Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.

July 03, 2025


Helen Teasdale

New addition to coop trom section

Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale joins the cooperation band on trombone.

July 03, 2025


Jonathan Corry

Corry to make hymn connection with Brighouse & Rastrick

Dr Jonathan Corry will lead the West Riding band in a new CD recording project.

July 03, 2025




Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

July 8 • BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.


Steve Phillips

Central England lead for Phillips

July 8 • The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.


Anthony Smith

New solo euphonium at Cory

July 8 • Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.


Gota

Gota goodbye to Thomsen

July 8 • The successful musical partnership between Swedish champion Gota Brass Band and conductor Michael Thomsen has come to an end.


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Petworth Town Band

July 7 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, TUBA and BASS TROMBONE. We are an enthusiastic band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome you to join us and our inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


Epping Forest Band

July 7 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Concert Brass Poynton

July 4 • Concert Brass Poynton: No Contesting - Not a learners Band. Rehearse on Wednesday Evenings between 8.00 to 10.00pm (short comfort break). We seek a front row cornet and a Tenor Horn and A Tenor Trombone and Bass Trom too..


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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