News / 2026
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Festival tribute to Wallace
August 05, 2026
The musical legacy of John Wallace CBE will be marked by the cooperation band and a host of leading Scottish ensembles as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Tredegar welcomes Norman return
August 05, 2026
Will Norman returns to the flugel horn seat at Tredegar Band.
New flugel adds to Cory summer signings
August 05, 2026
Cerys Nicholson completes a hat-trick of signings at Welsh champion.
Social media boost for York Nationals
August 05, 2026
Ellie Watson will be on hand in York to help boost the social media profile of the competing bands and the event as a whole.
Baker steps down from Marsden role
August 05, 2026
Leigh Baker has stepped down from the MD role at Marsden Silver Prize Band as he looks to maintain busy musical balances.
Principals in place for National Youth Band
August 04, 2026
The principal players have been placed in their leadership roles on the current National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.
Fulham look towards York
August 04, 2026
Fulham Band has been working with David Barringer and a host of tutors to prepare them for their York National Final appearance.
Bartlett claims Mortimer Solo Award
August 04, 2026
Tuba player Jake Bartlett has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition on this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.
Wessex success on emerald anniversary
August 04, 2026
The 55th anniversary Wessex Band Summer School has been hailed as a fantastic week of music making.
Porthouse enjoys NZ return
August 04, 2026
Ian Porthouse is currently enjoying his return to New Zealand where he has been working with the Southern Youth Band.
Manger confirm conductor line-up
August 04, 2026
Manger Musikklag has confirmed its conducting team for the forthcoming season with Prof David King and Kjetil Djonne.
Sop swap at Cory and GUS
August 04, 2026
Jack Wilson and Carys Wood to swap soprano roles with Cory and GUS.
New lead for Cumbria Youth Band
August 04, 2026
Anna Hughes Williams will lead the Cumbria Youth Band this Autumn.
Commonwealth celebration led by the cooperation band
August 03, 2026
There was a musical close to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow led by the cooperation band.
Wright & Round: Brass Cats Collection (arranged Daroll Barry)
August 03, 2026
What's new pussycats? Great feline music for your band on a special day...
Second final bow for Pritchard-Jones at Porthywaen
August 03, 2026
The experienced conductor Steve Pritchard-Jones has stepped down from the MD role at Porthywaen Silver Band.
Tewit Youth enjoy German break
August 03, 2026
The members of Tewit Youth Band have enjoyed a great trip to the famous Mosel area of Germany.
Report & Result: 2026 Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition
August 03, 2026
Brass ensembles from across the globe battled for the leading brass ensemble competition prize in Birmingham recently.
Sponsorship boost for Foden's
August 03, 2026
North West champion announces a new sponsorship partnership with Cheshire based Acceler8 Clinical Research.
New additions to wobplay platform
August 03, 2026
Extra performances and features are being added to the wobplay media platform
Cory drives social media connections
August 03, 2026
Well over 100,000 people know just what is going on at Cory Band thanks to their social media output.
Result: 2026 Welsh National Eisteddfod
August 03, 2026
Deiniolen claims its first ever top section title at the National title in Pembrokeshire, as section titles go to Markham & District and Brass@Bont.
Home from home for Kirky
August 03, 2026
The Kirkintilloch Band has secured its own home for future musical journeys.
Love Songs partnership aims for Australian folk prize
August 03, 2026
A collaboration between the acclaimed Australian artist, Archer and the Creswick Brass Band gains cultural award nomination.
Siddis confirms 64 band line-up
July 31, 2026
The Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships will be packed with competing bands.
