News / 2026
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Siddis confirms 64 band line-up
July 31, 2026
The Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships will be packed with competing bands.
Barrhead to make free investment in youth
July 31, 2026
Barrhead Burgh Band will look to kickstart its future prosperity with a free ethos of inclusion and support in youth.
Betteshanger looks to Eclipse recent achievements
July 31, 2026
Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band is looking to gain yet more National success thanks to the help of generous sponsors.
New Zealand President reflects on banding's worldwide contribution
July 31, 2026
BBANZ President, John Sullivan focusses his praise for bands at home and abroad in the latest issue of the 'Mouthpiece' journal.
Bands prepare for Welsh National
July 31, 2026
The National Eisteddfod of Wales starts this weekend in Pembrokeshire with brass bands taking to the televised stage.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 37
July 31, 2026
The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.
Positive disruption promised for Children's Band finale
July 30, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band is ready to bring positive musical disruption to their audience under the baton of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.
London Brass looks towards 40th anniversary
July 30, 2026
The critically acclaimed brass ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special concert in London later this year.
Prestige demand for new cornet
July 30, 2026
Besson delight as new BE2029 Prestige cornet makes impact since its launch earlier this year.
Young cornet star claims NYBBS solo competition honour
July 30, 2026
Isla Gillespie impressed the judges at the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland as she clams the Solo Competition award
Tredegar set for Three Choirs appearance in 2027
July 30, 2026
Tredegar Band will add to its artistic CV with an appearance at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester next year.
Stars and delegates align in Swansea on Friday night
July 30, 2026
There will be plenty of great music to enjoy on Friday night in Swansea at the Gala Concert of the International Brass Band Summer School Course.
Hobbins takes helm at Queensbury Music Centre
July 30, 2026
Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Yorkshire National finalist Queensbury Music Centre.
Full up signs for Willebroek's Best of Belgium
July 30, 2026
The latest Willebroek Academy Course will get underway this weekend — and all the spaces have been filled.
NYBBS pop up to entertain in Edinburgh
July 30, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has enjoyed a day trip to the Scottish capital...
Job vacancy at Brass Band Players Registry
July 29, 2026
There is a part time role to be filled at the Brass Band Players Registry.
Raunds appoints Matthew Brown
July 29, 2026
The experienced Matt Brown has become the new Resident Conductor at Raunds Temperance Band.
Mallinson flugel role ends at Queensbury
July 29, 2026
Phoebe Mallinson looks forward to future opportunities as her time at Black Dyke Band comes to an end.
2027 Welsh Open entries
July 29, 2026
There are only a limited number of places available for the popular Welsh Open Contest in Newport next year.
The latest issue of Brass Band World Magazine is now out
July 28, 2026
The July/August edition of the leading banding magazine is now out and is packed with news, views, reviews and articles.
Band Supplies head to Elgar Summer School
July 28, 2026
Band Supplies will bring a packed trade stand to the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
Bandamonium on demand after global reach
July 28, 2026
You can sit back and enjoy the great entertainment on show from the recent Bandamonium event held in Devon on the weekend.
Principal roles in place on National Youth Band course
July 27, 2026
The principal players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band course have been decided.
Seats in demand for Brass in Concert
July 27, 2026
November in Gateshead may be a while away, but tickets for Brass in Concert are already being snapped up very quickly.
