News / 2026
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Young musicians enjoy Spa day
October 28, 2026
More and more young players are enjoying being part of the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band
Wright decision made for Bedworth Brass
October 28, 2026
The experienced Paul Wright has been appointed Musical Director of Bedworth Brass.
Report & Results: 2026 Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest
October 28, 2026
There were plenty of great Gold Award performances to enjoy at the recent Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest.
Harper masterclass at EIBBSS
October 28, 2026
Philip Harper will lead a special on day conducting masterclass as part of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
Wright & Round: Carols with character
October 28, 2026
A quartet of Christmas crackers to add to any festive programme.
Foden's stars lead East Anglian Training Day
October 28, 2026
Players from the British Open winners have helped inspire 75 delegates at the recent East Anglian Brass Training Day
New Navigation lead secures pub future
October 28, 2026
The famous brass banding pub has new landlords.
Lydbrook confirm Barringer appointment
October 28, 2026
Colonel David Barringer MVO MBE extends his link to Lydbrook Band as professional conductor.
Podcast: The Joe and Jamie Show
October 28, 2026
Enjoy plenty of banding chat with Joe Murtagh and Jamie Duncan.
Death of Lionel Barnes
October 28, 2026
The death has been announced of Aldbourne Band stalwart Lionel Barnes.
Bandamonium set for Eastbourne in 2027
October 28, 2026
The popular festival will spearhead a new venture in Eastbourne in August 2027.
The life of John Packer to be celebrated
October 28, 2026
There will be an opportunity to celebrate the life of the founder of John Packer Ltd.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 28, 2026
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Report & Results: 2026 Rochdale Contest
October 25, 2026
Own choice victories for Unite the Union, Dobcross Silver, Littleborough Brass and St. John's (Mossley) as Kidlington book their Spring Festival place.
Report & Results: 2026 Dutch National Championships
October 23, 2026
Brass Band Schoonhoven reclaims National title as there are victories for Chr. Brass Band Excelsior, Brass Band De Bazuin B, Koperensemble de Waldsang and UDI Brass Band Oosternijkerk in Utrecht.
Varley heads from Hammonds to Queensbury
October 23, 2026
Philip Varley joins Black Dyke Band on solo cornet from Yorkshire rivals.
Countdown to Dutch National Championships
October 21, 2026
Go to our special live page of coverage from the 2026 Dutch National Championships which start at the TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht this afternoon.
Audition call for Scottish Youth
October 21, 2026
Young players in Scotland are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Dutch Youth gains national support until 2029
October 21, 2026
The Dutch National Youth Brass Band will be supported by the NBK Foundation until 2029.
Tynan launches online Tuba Shop
October 21, 2026
The Black Dyke Band tuba star has launched his online store that caters for all things low brass.
RNCM boosted by major investment in students
October 21, 2026
The Royal Northern College of Music's Early Career Development and Opportunities Programme gains significant funding input.
High demand for EIBBSS places
October 21, 2026
Delegates have already signed up in numbers for the 2027 Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
October 21, 2026
The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme on brass bands will be aired this Sunday.
Art, coding and cornet playing
October 21, 2026
The new project from Belgian composer Stan Nieuwenhuis brings together geometric art with electronic coding in solo performance.
