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Vilhelmsen's growing presence honoured with Norwegian award
Composer Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen has been presented with a prestigious International Achievement Award by the Norwegian Music Publishers Association.
March 06, 2026
Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield
Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.
March 06, 2026
Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley
If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...
March 06, 2026
Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield
There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.
March 06, 2026
Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers
There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.
March 06, 2026
Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action
The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.
March 06, 2026
Eikanger prepare for female tributes
The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.
March 06, 2026
Porter set for Friary leadership
Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.
March 06, 2026
BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)
A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.
March 06, 2026
Whitehead's Classical Life
The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.
March 05, 2026
Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals
Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.
March 05, 2026
Spirit of Life to be heard in Utrecht
A new arrangement by Philip Harper of a wind band gem by Meindert Boekel will test the bands in the Third Division of the Dutch National Championships this year.
March 05, 2026
Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn Hall
35 bands will compete to be crowned Welsh Champions in Swansea later this month.
March 05, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
A broadcast dedicated to works written by female composers to mark International Women's Day on March 8th
March 05, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
March 04, 2026
Red Admiral changes Entertainment date
The popular contest day has been changed to the 27th September.
March 04, 2026
Wright & Round: The Power of Love (Philip Harper)
Hit the flux capacitor and head back to 1985 for a cracking concert closer...
March 04, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 National Brass Band Ensemble Championship of Japan
There were further encouraging signs of ensemble development in Japan at the recent national Championships.
March 04, 2026
Results: 2026 French National Championships
Hauts de France Brass Band are crowned Kings of France for the seventh time in a row in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, with division title going to Les Coniques Brass Band, Brass Band de La Gorgue and Le Ch'ti Brass.
March 04, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Brass in Concert
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment in Fivemiletown, with section success for CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass
March 04, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 ODBBA Winter Contest
Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing their Area preparations
March 04, 2026
No relegation for Norwegian non payers
There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.
March 02, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships
Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.
March 01, 2026
rooms4groups ready for Blackpool qualifiers
The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.
February 28, 2026
York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders
The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.
February 28, 2026
