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Brass Band World: May issue out now

The latest issue of the magazine is now out — packed with a comprehensive look at the banding world.

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  The latest issue is out now

Saturday, 16 May 2026

        

The latest edition of Brass Band World is now out and packed with news, views, opinions, articles and reviews. It is also available in digital formats for smart 'phones, tablets and desktops.

Euros and Spring Festival

In addition to the recent news, there are articles on the recent review perspectives on the European Championships and British Open Spring Festival, whilst there is an extended interview with composer Philip Sparke.

Fresh from European success Flowers Band MD Paul Holland is the BBW 'Castaway', whilst tribute is paid to John Gillam, who recently passed away.

Review and opinions

The BBW 'Centre Band' is the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland, whilst there is a closer look at other band's displaying their own 'Banding Spirit', there is a spotlight on American euphonium artist, Scott McLain, and Tim Mutum looks at the 80-year history of Leyland Band.

There are CD and product reviews, as well as a preview of the Whit Friday contests and more...

Find out more

To find out more go to: www.brassbandworld.uk

        

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Open

Demand high for British Open tickets

June 11 • Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.

Fodens

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June 11 • Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.

Cory

Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section

June 11 • The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.

What's on »

Regent Hall Concerts - Take 5 Brass Quintet

Friday 12 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Sherborne Town Band - Celebrating the Music of Malcolm Bennett

Sunday 14 June • Venue-Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark-TA9 4NY. . TA9 4NY

Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH

Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Vacancies »

Linthwaite Band

June 11 • We are currently looking for a flugel horn player to help complete our team. We are a 4th section contesting band, with a busy schedule of contests and engagements coming up throughout the year.

Linthwaite Band

June 11 • We would like to find a tenor trombone player, position negotiable, to fill a current vacancy we have. As a 4th section contesting band, we have a various programme of contests and engagements to fill this year, and keep us busy.

Linthwaite Band

June 11 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with a vacancy for a front row cornet player. Our diary is filling up with various engagements and contests for the year, so we are keen to fill the position.

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John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator

               

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