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Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.

October 09, 2025


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.

October 09, 2025


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.

October 09, 2025


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.

October 09, 2025


BBW

Brass Band World magazine: October edition

The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.

October 09, 2025


Gregson

Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve

The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.

October 08, 2025


World of Brass

Cory and Baker CD brace launched

The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.

October 08, 2025


4BR Preview

4BR Review — Episode 9

Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.

October 07, 2025


the cooperation band

Half century mark for cooperation players

Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.

October 07, 2025


Hindmarsh

Heaton spotlight on Radio 3

The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.

October 07, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.

October 07, 2025


Hands

Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge

Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.

October 07, 2025


Moore and Vollam

Moore and Vollam lead BTS Award winners

Peter Moore and Helen Vollam are leading award winners with the British Trombone Society.

October 07, 2025


Women Composer

Women Composers Brass Directory launched

A new directory of women composers and their works has been launched by media content creator Liv Richardson.

October 07, 2025


BrassinCncert

Tickets approach sell out at Brass in Concert

There are not many tickets left for the 48th Brass in Concert Championship — so be quick if you want to bag your seat in Gateshead.

October 07, 2025


BrookWright Manger

BrookWright Music: Young Artists Series — Away in a Manger (arr. Kenneth Downie)

Christmas is coming and so is this perfect piece of festive music making for soloists.

October 07, 2025


Tom Davoren

Davoren claims leading US Wind Band award

Welsh composer Tom Davoren has joined an illustrious list of winners of the prestigious Ostwald Composition Award.

October 07, 2025


Making Music

Making Music announces award winners

The leading membership organisation for leisure-time music in the UK has announced its annual award winners.

October 07, 2025


wORK

Job opportunities at BBE

There are heritage job opportunities on offer at Brass Bands England.

October 07, 2025


East Riding of Yorkshire Band

Grantham takes the baton at East Riding of Yorkshire

The experienced Richard Grantham is the new MD at East Riding of Yorkshire Band.

October 07, 2025


Willebroek

Willebroek closing date looms

You need to be quick to get an entry on for the Willebroek Solo Cntest.

October 07, 2025


Players

Fancy a date with the Devil?

David W Ashworth is looking for players to help raise funds for a great cause at a venue unlike any other...

October 07, 2025


BBE Conference

Next Generation shine at BBE Conference

The recent BBE Conference showcased the positive impact of youth on the banding movement.

October 07, 2025


Innerlethen

Youth bands get ready for Innerleithen

There will be plenty of great entertainment to enjoy at Innerleithen later this month.

October 07, 2025


Brassettes

Brassettes Podcast: Series 2 — Episodes 3 & 4

Johanne Behan is back and talking brass — with interviews with the players from Brighouse & Rastrick Band and the brass teacher Fiona Casewell.

October 07, 2025




Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 9 • The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 9 • Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 9 • Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 9 • The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Gordon Eddison

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


               

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