News / 2026
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National Youth Band launches 2027 Bursary Fund
September 29, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is calling on supporters to help raise £18,000 for its 2027 Bursary Fund.
Higgins pride at presidential role at Tredegar
September 29, 2026
Composer Gavin Higgins has become the proud new President of Tredegar Band.
Hepworth road to Albert Hall helped by great support
September 29, 2026
The Yorkshire Champion has been aided on the road to the National Final by a raft of great local supporters.
Contemporary legacy continues at BrassWind Festival
September 29, 2026
The 22nd BrassWind Festival once again showcased the new and original works.
Red Admiral entertainment now on demand
September 29, 2026
You can sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment Contest — time and time again on NXTOD.
No more music at Rushden Windmill
September 29, 2026
151 years of history has come to an end with the winding up of Rushden Windmill Band.
BrookWright Music: Kyrie from 'Petite Messe Solennelle' (Rossini arr. David Robb)
September 29, 2026
The atmosphere and emotion of Rossini's final work brought to life for brass band.
Hathern celebrate well knitted history
September 29, 2026
The Hathern Band has celebrated its 170th anniversary in fine style.
New additions at Dobcross
September 29, 2026
Six new players have added to the ranks of youth and experience at Dobcross Silver Band over the last few months.
Wright & Round: It ('s a Monster) arr. by Philip Harper
September 29, 2026
An absolute unrestrained banger to add to a concert programme.
Death of Shipston stalwart
September 29, 2026
The death has been announced of one of Shipston Band's longest serving members.
All preview roads lead to the Albert Hall...
September 28, 2026
You can hear how the competing bands are getting on with their final preparations on Philip Sparke's work ahead of the National Final at the Royal Hall this weekend.
Results: 2026 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
September 28, 2026
Horbury hit double top to defeat Championship and First Section rivals in Chorley as Golborne, Blackpool Brass and Driffield Silver also secure section victories.
Result: 2026 NEMBBA Entertainment Contest
September 28, 2026
Blidworth Welfare takes the entertainment honours in Darley Dale.
Report & Result: 2026 Fife Charities Contest
September 27, 2026
Bathgate claims the honours in Kirkcaldy to head on a journey to the Spring Festival.
Bands take first look at Regional test-pieces
September 26, 2026
The five works to test the bands at the 2027 Regional Championships have now been announced.
Extra tickets released for Brassed Off at Albert Hall
September 26, 2026
There is a very limited number of extra tickets that have now been released for Grimethorpe's 'Brassed Off -Live' appearance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday
Sterling welcomes Tredegar baritones to Artist roster
September 26, 2026
A new partnership between Sterling Instruments and Tredegar offers joint musical support and development,
Its not just bands that complain about entry fees...
September 26, 2026
How about paying £150 plus £42 a player to take part in an event?
Frame takes residency role at Dunfermline
September 26, 2026
The experienced Davie Frame has become the new resident conductor at Dunfermline City Brass.
Thomas to drive ambulance support for Ukraine
September 26, 2026
Leamington Music is raising funds to provide an ambulance to support Ukrainian forces, with its well known chairperson leading the drive.
Filling up time for Youth Championships
September 25, 2026
There has been a great early response from youth bands and ensembles wishing to be a part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
Bingham to take baton for first National Children's Band of Northern Ireland
September 25, 2026
Jacklin Bingham will lead the first ever National Children's Band of Northern Ireland — with applications now open to become a founder member.
Landmark issue for Brass Band World out now
September 25, 2026
The 350th edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published.
