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Dundee Instrumental

Dedication marked by awards in Dundee

The outstanding service to Dundee Instrumental Band and the wider banding movement in Scotland has been marked with richly deserved accolades.

October 26, 2025


Daniel Hohm

Hohm from Home

The Hammonds euph star Daniel Hohm returns to Germany next month to lead a free brace of euphonium workshops and concert.

October 26, 2025


First Nowell

BrookWright Music: The First Nowell (Trad arr. Barrie Gott)

Be the first to get the Nowell message in your concert pads in time for Christmas.

October 26, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 17

More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an entertaining interview with trombone virtuoso Brett Baker.

October 26, 2025


Amersham

Jackson joins Amersham for free swing in London

If you are anywhere near Regent Hall in London this evening and want to enjoy a free night of swing and big band bangers then make sure you get along...

October 24, 2025


Marshall

Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.

October 24, 2025


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2

The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.

October 23, 2025


Money

Irish musicians to benefit from financial support

'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.

October 23, 2025


Brass Band Willebroek

European contenders ready for Willebroek challenge

55 players from seven European countries will look to claim titles at the Willebroek Solo Contest.

October 23, 2025


Ben Haemhouts

Leadership schedule keeps Haemhouts in business

The Chairperson of the EBBA Music Commission brings musical insight to the business community.

October 23, 2025


Glyn Williams

RBC students inspired by Williams

The brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have enjoyed an inspirational visit from euphonium legend Glyn Williams.

October 23, 2025


National Youth Orchestra

National Youth Orchestra enjoys record response

A record number of young players applied to gain a place on the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

October 23, 2025


Brass in Concert

Sold out signs up at Brass in Concert

It will be a packed Glasshouse in Gateshead for this year's Brass in Concert Championship — but you may still get lucky...

October 23, 2025


UnitetheUnion

United We Stand — for 125 years and counting

The Unite the Union Band has celebrated its 125th anniversary in fine style — as Champions.

October 23, 2025


That's Not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 9

The latest edition of the popular podcast hosted by Chris Robertson and Tom Smith is now out — with their own focus on the recent Royal Albert Hall National Championship.

October 23, 2025


nybbgb

Closing date on horizon for NYBBGB Conducting Competition

Entrants need to be quick to beat the closing date for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition of 1st November.

October 22, 2025


sTEPHEN cOBB

Cobb tenure at ISB to come to an end

Dr Stephen Cobb will relinquish his tenure as Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army in January 2026.

October 22, 2025


Whit Friday

Oldham Council faces critical challenges with funding

The local authority that has been a long term supporter of the Whit Friday contests says its faces an 'extremely challenging' financial future.

October 22, 2025


Oldroyd

Black Dyke continues Evo-lution

The cornet section of the Queensbury band now plays on the Oldroyd Evo...

October 22, 2025


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Three Carols at Midnight (Martin Cordner)

An evocative inspiration of Christmas Eve in the rural heart of France...

October 22, 2025


Australia Brass

Australia to send National band for World Championship challenge

Australia Brass will travel to Kerkrade in 2026 to seek World Championship title.

October 21, 2025


New Zealand

Home grown test-piece talent for New Zealand Championships

The five test pieces to be heard in Wellington next year all come from the pens of New Zealand composers.

October 21, 2025


LBBA

Bands ready for battles of Bosworth

There are plenty of bands taking part in the Leicestershire Brass Band Association contest in Desford this weekend.

October 21, 2025


Cory

Cory set for cinematic trip to Warwick

The defending Brass in Concert champion returns from Italy to showcase its cinematic entertainment at Warwicks Arts Centre.

October 21, 2025


Felling Band

Result: 2025 Stanley Entertainment Contest

Felling takes the honours at the South Causey Inn

October 21, 2025




Dundee Instrumental

Dedication marked by awards in Dundee

October 26 • The outstanding service to Dundee Instrumental Band and the wider banding movement in Scotland has been marked with richly deserved accolades.


Daniel Hohm

Hohm from Home

October 26 • The Hammonds euph star Daniel Hohm returns to Germany next month to lead a free brace of euphonium workshops and concert.


First Nowell

BrookWright Music: The First Nowell (Trad arr. Barrie Gott)

October 26 • Be the first to get the Nowell message in your concert pads in time for Christmas.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 17

October 26 • More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an entertaining interview with trombone virtuoso Brett Baker.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Bratton Community Brass Bands

October 23 • POSITION: MUSICAL DIRECTOR. . Bratton Silver Band is currently 3rd Section West of England Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026.. . From January 2026 we are seeking a passionate, inspiring, and creative MD to lead us into 2026


Chinnor Silver

October 22 • We are looking for Eb/Bb Bass and Percussion players to join us.. 1st section from January which followed a finals appearance.. Good but realistic book of contests and concerts.. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom..


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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