News / 2026
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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.
Lions Youth honour remarkable Gardener
July 14, 2026
Nearly 40 years of incredible volunteer service and dedication has been marked by the Lions Youth Band organisation.
BBCA leads soundtrack insight
July 14, 2026
The seats are full up for the Brass Band Conductors Association's latest webinar that looks at how to put on a successful film night with brass band accompaniment.
Vocalists claim Early Music ensemble title
July 14, 2026
The Lyons Mouth vocal ensemble headed the prize winners at the leading International Young Artists Competition.
Results: 2026 World Music Contest
July 12, 2026
Brass Band Treize Etoiles becomes Champion of the World in Kerkrade
Free workshops for youngsters at Brass Band Summer School
July 09, 2026
There will be a free Youth Brass Workshop at Wycliffe College as part of the 40th anniversary BBSS on 6th August. So need to be quick to book a place...
Live stream action from World Music Contest
July 09, 2026
You can enjoy all the brass band contests at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade this weekend.
Mead adds test match credentials to tutoring
July 09, 2026
Steven Mead met up with cricket broadcaster and test match cricketer Jonathan Agnew to give him a euphonium lesson.
More demand for NXTOD
July 09, 2026
You can enjoy a great mini documentary from the recent Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune contest and sign up for more live brass banding.
March & Hymn tune set for Forest of Dean
July 09, 2026
The GBBA will host its own march and hymn tune contest at Scarr Bandstand in Coleford later this year.
Brass in Concert tickets go on sale
July 08, 2026
Tickets for the leading brass band entertainment contest weekend in Gateshead are now on sale.
New horizons enjoyed by National Youth exchange
July 08, 2026
Four young players from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland will be enjoying their exchange of musical cultures in the coming weeks
First recording steps taken by City of Bristol
July 08, 2026
The first weekend of filming and recording has been undertaken by City of Bristol Band to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
NYBBGB Ambassadors inspiring future generations on outreach tour
July 07, 2026
Over 4,000 primary school pupils will enjoy performances form the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Ambassador Ensemble over the next few days.
