News / 2026
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Brassed Off trophy returns to National home
July 18, 2026
The film prop National Trophy used in 'Brassed Off!' has been presented to Kapitol Promotions for safekeeping and display.
Grimethorpe adds to player strength with new solo trombone signing
July 18, 2026
Lewis Bettles has been appointed solo trombone.
New signings at Friary
July 18, 2026
Max Johnson and Ed Neeve join Friary Brass on euphonium and cornet.
Dunston Silver keeps motoring along with generous help
July 18, 2026
A long term association with a motor dealership group has helped Dunston Silver take part in the iconic Durham Miners Gala as well as invest in the future.
Media spotlight on Black Dyke Band ahead of Proms return
July 17, 2026
The national media has certainly been interested in Black Dyke Band's return to the BBC Proms for the first time since 2007.
Holland takes temporary lead at Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
July 17, 2026
Flowers MD, Paul Holland will take the main reins at the 2027 Summer School as Philip Harper takes a temporary break for NYBBGB duties.
Dobcross Youth Training Band grab attention at Symphony Hall
July 17, 2026
The young players of Dobcross Youth Training Band recently wowed the audience and music mentors at Symphony Hall in Birmingham
Tongan celebration of music, culture and friendship
July 17, 2026
The Music for Peace Festival in Tonga has been a demonstration of the growing strength of brass banding in the Kingdom.
Filton not at all Brassed Off
July 17, 2026
An inventive collaboration has seen Filton Concert Brass take to the boards for a special sold out run of the Brassed Off play.
Patcham celebrates 80th anniversary
July 17, 2026
It seems wind power has been been harnessed for brilliant use in Brighton for the past 80 years
Delegates enjoy Cutt to music making
July 17, 2026
Prof Garry Cutt is leading the music making on the popular Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 36
July 17, 2026
The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.
The Brass Band Story gains 'In Tune' feature
July 15, 2026
Prof Trevor Herbert will talk about his latest brass band book on the Radio 3 'In Tune' programme this evening.
BBC spotlight for Lawson and Easington
July 15, 2026
The outstanding dedication of Peter Lawson of Easington Colliery Band has been the focus of a BBC 'Our Lives' documentary programme.
Funding shortfalls spotlighted by Scotsman
July 15, 2026
The challenges of funding peripatetic music services in Scotland have come under scrutiny once again in the media.
Free live broadcast from Bandamonium
July 15, 2026
You can enjoy all the great brass band entertainment at the Bandamonium event in Devon for free later this month.
Double honour for Deleruyelle
July 15, 2026
Composer Thierry Deleruyelle's music has gained recognition in two very different ways.
New leadership at Festival Brassband
July 15, 2026
The top section Belgian band looks towards an exciting future with the appointment of new MD, Senne La Mela.
Fred Longworth pupils enjoy Westminster performance
July 15, 2026
The Fred Longworth High School Brass Band recently performed at the Houses of Parliament.
Radio: Touch of Brass
July 15, 2026
Music inspired by flight and aviation is on the menu this week from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
Join the 4BR review on Wednesday night
July 14, 2026
The latest episode has a World Championship flavour as a musical aperitif for your night's entertainment before the football begins...
Vilhelmsen to concentrate on composing
July 14, 2026
The award winning Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen steps down as principal cornet of Oslofjord Band to build on her compositional success
Gallaher takes final fly past
July 14, 2026
One of New Zealand banding's most respected figures has hung up his professional musical wings.
Wright & Round: Hey Jude (Lennon & McCartney arr. Derek Broadbent)
July 14, 2026
If things go to plan for England in the next few days, then this might be the perfect addition to any band's concert play list...
McMillan becomes new solo horn at Grimethorpe
July 14, 2026
Andrew McMillan will head from Whitburn to Yorkshire to take the solo horn seat at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
