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Dutch Youth

Dutch Youth shine under Antrobus and Hutchinson

August 23, 2025
The second Dutch National Youth Band course was a great success under the direction of its inspiring musical leaders.


Bandamonium

Bandamonium set for Yorkshire

August 23, 2025
After the success of its fourth edition in Devon the fantastic community extravaganza is set to take place in Yorkshire in September.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: O Little One Sweet (J.S Bach arr. Andrew Wainwright)

August 23, 2025
Bring a classy touch of Bach to your concert programmes with this charming little lullaby carol.


Skelmersdale

New MD and player influx at Skelmersdale

August 23, 2025
They have been packing the ranks and the rostrum at Skelmersdale Band.


Limerick

Limerick Festival of Brass set for 2026.

August 23, 2025
Besson stars Owen Farr and Les Neish will take the lead for the 2026 Limerick Brass Festival.


Ryan Richards

Richards takes helm at Northop Silver

August 23, 2025
Ryan Richards becomes the new MD of Northop Silver Band.


Wallace Collection

Wallace and coop to make the invisible visible

August 23, 2025
The Wallace Collection and the cooperation band will the music of Giovani Gabrieli come to life in Edinburgh this weekend.


Perth Concert Hall

Youth entries open for Scottish Festival of Brass

August 23, 2025
There is a great opportunity for bands to showcase their youthful talent at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships in November.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke make collaborative link with Oldroyd Instruments

August 22, 2025
The Queensbury Band announces partnership with instrument maker.


NYBBW

Welsh Youth ready to shine on tour

August 21, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard on tour in Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport over the next three days.


4BRPodcast

Join the 4BR conversation tonight

August 20, 2025
Episode 6 of the 4BR Review podcast will be broadcast live on YouTube this evening (Wednesday 20th August) at 7.00pm — and we want to hear from you.


Brass in Concert

Judges announced for Brass in Concert

August 20, 2025
The panel of judges who will make the decisions at the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been revealed.


South YorksPolice

When the Police come calling...

August 19, 2025
There was a wonderful musical visit to an old friend made by the members of the South Yorkshire Police Band.


UnIbRASS

Price to lead UniBrass scratch band

August 19, 2025
Andrea Price is to lead a great get together day of student brass band music making.


Black Dyke

Saynor ends tuba tenure at Black Dyke Band

August 18, 2025
Gavin Saynor makes the reluctant decision to bring his six year tuba tenure at the Yorkshire champion to an end.


Come and Play

Belfast SA hosts latest Come and Play invitation

August 18, 2025
Belfast Temple Salvation Army Band has announced that it will host its latest 'Come and Play' event next month.


WSBBA

17 bands line up for Troon entertainment

August 18, 2025
There will be a packed day of brass band contesting in Troon later this month.


Liz Lane

Lane to lead adjudication of UniBrass Composition Competition

August 18, 2025
Composer Liz Lane will be joined by Lucy Green and Christian Goodwin to judge entries for the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition.


Yamaha

Yamaha helps with Border judgement

August 18, 2025
The Scottish Borders Brass Band Association has announced that Yamaha will help support adjudication costs for its contest.


BrassUnpacked

Podcast: Brass Unpacked

August 18, 2025
A different look at some of the most well known major test-pieces...


Shipston

Shipston pride at National Youth principals

August 18, 2025
Alec Banner and Alex Jeffrey are the latest Shipston Town Band youngsters to make their mark on the National Youth Band stage.


BrookWrightCreole

BrookWright Music: Creole Fanfare — Overture for New Orleans (Alon Nechushtan)

August 18, 2025
A super brass quintet that will bring something a little different in more ways than one to any programme.


Nethan Powell Jones

Young baritone star shines on Children's course

August 18, 2025
Neythen Powell-Jones enjoyed his best course so far in his growing musical journey.


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

August 18, 2025
More brass band music from the Brunel Brass organisation to enjoy with Martin and Julie this week and much, much more...


uk fORUM

Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations

August 13, 2025
The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.




Dutch Youth

Dutch Youth shine under Antrobus and Hutchinson

August 23 • The second Dutch National Youth Band course was a great success under the direction of its inspiring musical leaders.


Bandamonium

Bandamonium set for Yorkshire

August 23 • After the success of its fourth edition in Devon the fantastic community extravaganza is set to take place in Yorkshire in September.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: O Little One Sweet (J.S Bach arr. Andrew Wainwright)

August 23 • Bring a classy touch of Bach to your concert programmes with this charming little lullaby carol.


Skelmersdale

New MD and player influx at Skelmersdale

August 23 • They have been packing the ranks and the rostrum at Skelmersdale Band.


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Uckfield Concert Brass - Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 Concert

Wednesday 27 August • Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne. BN21 3AD


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


wantage silver band

August 22 • Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm (both times flexible depending on person).


Lydbrook Band

August 20 • Bass Trombone


Regent Brass

August 20 • Regent Brass (Championship Section) seek Bass Trombone, Eb/Bb Bass & Percussion. Shortlisted for 4barsrest Lower Section Band of the Year 2024, we have a balanced schedule of innovative concerts & contests, regularly premiering new music.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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