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British Open Countdown: T minus 1
All the bands are now heading to Birmingham with all their prep done and dusted on 'Music of the Spheres'.
September 11, 2026
Eikanger lead 90th birthday celebration for Howard Snell
A wonderful musical tribute was paid to Howard Snell by the Norwegian band he inspired to lead with passion and vision.
September 11, 2026
NYBBGB Children's Band in concert tonight
The NYBBGB Children's Band Summer Concert 2026 premieres free on YouTube this evening — so why not sit back and enjoy a great display of youthful excellence.
September 11, 2026
Camborne reunite with Mackenzie
Kevin Mackenzie returns to Camborne as Musical Director.
September 11, 2026
Young Conductor Pathway launched by St Helens Youth Band
A new initiative has been launched to help develop the next generation of young brass band conductors in the North West.
September 11, 2026
Welsh banding to pay tribute to Small
Penclawdd Brass will host a special memorial cocnert to celebrate the contribution of Tony Small BEM to the musical life of the nation.
September 11, 2026
British Open Countdown: T minus 2
A win or a top-six at the British Open is what the bands want this weekend — but there are a few different ones in the record books.
September 10, 2026
Meet the maker: Miel Adams to join Rosehill Instruments at British Open
The man behind the Adams brand will be on hand to to answer all your questions and tell you all about the Adams rage of instruments at the British Open this weekend.
September 10, 2026
Test pieces confirmed for Australian Nationals
A wide variety of compositional inspirations will test the bands in Canberra next March.
September 10, 2026
National Youth Championship registration now open
It's first come first served to take part in the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain — with registration now open.
September 10, 2026
Cory Academy returns to inspire young performers
Players aged up to 20 of Grade 5 standard can now join the Cory Academy to benefit from tuition for the band's team of tutors.
September 10, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
The brass band programme on Australia's ABC Classic network returns with the chance to enjoy highlights of Black Dyke's recent BBC Proms performance.
September 10, 2026
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 26
The two Brighouse lads are back with their preview of the British Open.
September 10, 2026
4BR British Open preview podcast
Join 4BR to air your views and opinions this evening at 7.00pm ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.
September 09, 2026
British Open Countdown: T minus 3
The form guide for the bookies on who has previously tasted success on 'Music of the Spheres' doesn't give much away...
September 09, 2026
Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals
Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.
September 08, 2026
British Open Countdown: T minus 4
Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.
September 08, 2026
Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne
Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne
September 08, 2026
Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert
Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.
September 08, 2026
Brass Bands England unable to offer BOPA service from 2027
The Department for Education confirms BBE's National Body of Personal Approval will end in April 2027.
September 08, 2026
Poetry, brass and recovery...
A wonderful joint venture of poetry, brass band music and wonderful countryside will help people at stages of different personal recoveries.
September 08, 2026
Wright & Round: To boldly go...
60 years of the iconic Star Trek franchise of television and film series is celebrated this month — so why not add some theme tunes to your concert programme
September 08, 2026
Kilroy steps back from BBE role to follow health treatment
Mike Kilroy will take a temporary step down as Chairperson of Brass Bands England to undergo treatment for prostate cancer.
September 07, 2026
Check out the Spheres before Symphony Hall
The countdown to the British Open sees the competing bands previewing their final preparations on 'Music of the Spheres' — so why not pop along and see how they are getting on.
September 07, 2026
British Open Countdown: T minus 5
Glory and cash. One is priceless, the other pays the bills... but how much are they worth?
September 07, 2026
