National Youth Band Ambassadors set for London showcase
August 12
The NYBBGB Ambassador Band can be heard right in the heart of London this weekend with an afternoon open air concert at St Martin in the Fields.
Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy
August 13 • Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.
Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan
August 13 • Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.
BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)
August 13 • A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.
St Kilda celebrations marked by global connections
August 13 • The 125th anniversary of the St Kilda Band saw Ian Porthouse player return with his family to add to the celebrations.
Larsen provides Wizard inspiration for Danish success
August 13 • Composer Jacob Vilhelm Larsen's new work, 'The Wizard of Menlo Park' has helped Greve Pigegarde to success at the Danish Marching Band Championships.
New exhibition at Brass Band Archive
August 12 • New voices to be heard with Brass Band England's 'That's Banding' exhibition at Heritage Quay at Huddersfield University.
40th anniversary success for Brass Band Summer School
August 12 • The long standing summer school course sets itself new benchmarks for the future after successful anniversary debut in Gloucestershire.
Baker returns from Brazilian festival visit
August 12 • Brett Baker has return to Brazil for the first time in over a decade to reconnect with trombonists.
Brass Odyssey: Tredegar Band
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Beyond the Paradox: Tim De Maeseneer
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Respighi: Black Dyke Band
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The Hall of Healing: Yasuaki Fukuhara
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Gothique Fantasy: The Music of Andrew Wainwright
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Bone-Afide: Bounce
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4BR Review - Episode 20
July 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas are joined by Steven Mead to discuss the recent World Championships in Kerkrade as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for bands - starting with Black Dyke Band at The BBC Proms.
Remembering Trevor Austin
June 24 • A year ago today, Trevor Austin, the widely admired and respected founder of Rosehill Instruments passed away aged 94. In his eulogy, his younger son, Paul, shared his fondest memories of working with his father - a man who touched many musical lives.
4BR Review - Episode 19
June 19 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas casts their opinions on the recent Elgar International Festival of Brass plus lates CDs, books, events and LPs
4BR Review - Episode 18
May 21 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas are joined by Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how the wider musical world perceives the banding movement, and what we must do to reinvigorate our artistic vision.
The recycling theme: Simon Dobson's new work is music for our consumer times
August 7 • Simon Dobson's talks about his latest work, 'MACHINE!' to be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.
In Memoriam: E.H.: Brabbins tribute to Elgar Howarth
August 6 • Conductor Martyn Brabbins talks about his tribute to the legacy of Elgar Howarth which will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain led by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.
Knight rider: Tuba virtuoso looks forward to NYBBGB solo debut
August 5 • Ross Knight looks to bridge the gap between the orchestral and brass band world with his solo appearance with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend in Bath.
Participation to Pathways: Building a sustainable future for rural community bands
July 24 • Julie Hoggarth, Director of Drum and Brass, a Cumbria-based community music organisation, wonders if we are asking the wrong questions about the future of brass banding?
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
August 9 • Wider themes of reuse, repackaging and respect are explored with mature advocacy by a passionate National Youth Band of Great Britain.
Book review: The Brass Band Story
August 7 • Professor Trevor Herbert reveals the real story behind the myths and anachronisms that have coloured the public's perceptions of the brass band movement for far too long.
Concert: NYBBGB Children's Band
August 1 • Donald Trump brings out the very best of what the National Children's Band is all about under the direction of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers | 1,159.01 |
| 2 | Valaisia Brass Band | 838.74 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 768.39 |
| 4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 765.01 |
| 5 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 741.42 |
| 6 | Cory | 714.36 |
| 7 | Foden's | 647.08 |
| 8 | Brass Band Willebroek | 587.55 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 547.92 |
| 10 | Black Dyke | 506.62 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet
Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park
Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park
Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards
Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra
Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Brunel Brass Organisation
August 13 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!
Chinnor Silver
August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.
Chinnor Silver
August 11 • OurCOMMU ITY BAND meets again on Monday 17th at 11am in our .bandroom.. Why not join us for a relaxed friendly rehearsal where all abilities are welcome.. There ‘s tea and cake and. It’s all free.. So join us this Monday..
Stephen Tighe
ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger