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Albert hall

Time travellers: The Albert Hall 2006

Two decades ago, Besson produced a documentary from the Royal Albert Hall National Final... and some things have certainly changed...

October 01, 2025


Duncan Beckley

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The duo pays personal tribute to conductor Duncan Beckley MBE who recently passed away.

October 01, 2025


Jess Gillam

Independent Society of Musicians appoints new President elect

The critically acclaimed saxophonist and broadcaster will be the new president of the Independent Society of Musicians.

October 01, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Veni, Sancte Spiritus (Vaughan Williams arr. Geoffrey Nobes)

A new work that adapts a classic composition from the pen of the great English composer Vaughan Williams.

October 01, 2025


Fleetwood Contest

Fleetwood Contest to return

A welcome new addition to the contesting calendar has been announced as the Fleetwood Contest returns in 2026 with British Open link.

October 01, 2025


nEILSEN

New brass appointments at Guildhall and Trinity Laban

Tom Nielsen and Matilda Lloyd will take on new roles as professors at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

October 01, 2025


Stevenage

Judges announced for 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions at Stevenage next year have been announced.

October 01, 2025


Hepworth Band

Hepworth secure new ceiling to their ambitions

The Yorkshire band has been making sure nothing rains on their musical ambitions as their bandroom renovations come closer to completion.

October 01, 2025


Red Admiral Contest

Enjoy the Red Admiral performances on demand

You can now sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment contest, time and time again...

October 01, 2025


Regent Brass

Regent at Regent

Regent Brass continues its explorations of works old and new as part of the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival later this month.

October 01, 2025


Royal Liverpool Phil

Emerging musicians gain fellowship at Royal Liverpool Phil

Four talented young musicians become the latest performers to enjoy the opportunity of being followship musicians with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

October 01, 2025


Bandamonium

Bandamonium success in Yorkshire

There are now two Bandamonium hot-spots in the country as the event enjoys a great debut in Yorkshire.

October 01, 2025


Fully Scored

Podcast: Fully Scored — Episode 72

Matthew Frost catches up with trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell to find out more about his playing and personal journeys.

October 01, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 15

The latest episode of the brass band podcast with a North Wales musical accent looks back at the Cheltenham National Finals.

October 01, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Lots more brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

October 01, 2025


Duncan Beckley MBE

Death of Duncan Beckley MBE

The death has been announced of Duncan Beckley, a pioneering figure of inspiration within the banding movement.

September 29, 2025


Fife Charieites

Result: 2025 Fife Charities

Haydock claims the honours in Fife

September 28, 2025


Red Admiral

Results: 2025 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest

Pemberton Old (Wigan) DW leads the prize winners in a great day of entertainment in Chorley — with section wins for Roberts Bakery, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rivington & Adlington and Driffield Silver.

September 28, 2025


BBE Conference

BBE delegates head to Durham

There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.

September 26, 2025


Gavin Higgins

Critics Award for Higgins

The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.

September 26, 2025


Lewis Barton

Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series

A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.

September 26, 2025


Oldroyd

Oldroyd EVO continues to make its mark on performers

The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.

September 26, 2025


Ripon City

Ripon City opens doors to exciting future

The Ripon City Band will be based at a new home for the next century and more...

September 26, 2025


Houston

No problem for Houston

25 years of brass band music making is being celebrated by Houston Brass Band in Texas.

September 26, 2025


Fodens Youth BAND

Foden's Youth ready for new term start

The latest intake of Foden's Youth Band players will meet for the first time in October.

September 26, 2025




Albert hall

Time travellers: The Albert Hall 2006

October 1 • Two decades ago, Besson produced a documentary from the Royal Albert Hall National Final... and some things have certainly changed...


Duncan Beckley

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

October 1 • The duo pays personal tribute to conductor Duncan Beckley MBE who recently passed away.


Jess Gillam

Independent Society of Musicians appoints new President elect

October 1 • The critically acclaimed saxophonist and broadcaster will be the new president of the Independent Society of Musicians.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Veni, Sancte Spiritus (Vaughan Williams arr. Geoffrey Nobes)

October 1 • A new work that adapts a classic composition from the pen of the great English composer Vaughan Williams.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Duchess of Edinburghs String Orchestra

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. W1C 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Quartet

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Staines Brass Band

Saturday 4 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band

October 2 • Wardle Anderson Brass Band is looking for a passionate, inspiring, and committed Musical Director to lead us into our next exciting chapter! We are a Championship Section Band based in Wardle, Lancashire.


Petworth Town Band

October 2 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for Flugelhorn, Cornet and Bass Trombone. We have a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. All new players are made welcome in the band.


Croy Silver Band

October 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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