News / 2026
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4BR Podcast: Live National Championship Preview
September 30, 2026
Join us on Thursday night for the the 4BR preview of the event and the issues that surround it.
David Childs to headline brass focus at the Cumnock Tryst
September 30, 2026
Euphonium virtuoso David Childs will be a headline attraction at The Cumnock Tryst — with the cooperation band and The Wallace Collection also featured.
Return of Hannah Peel Radio 3 brass band series
September 30, 2026
The first of a new series of 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel' will be broadcast this weekend.
Regent Brass to premiere new work
September 30, 2026
'Ode to the Three Who Hanged' by Franklin Onyeso will provide the centrepiece of 'Rituals and Revelations' at the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival.
Italian rhapsody in the heart of the Eternal City
September 30, 2026
The Italian Brass Band provides their Autumn audience with a taste of American icons.
Caddy steps down from Kibworth role
September 30, 2026
The musical partnership between Kibworth Band and MD Brendan Caddy has come to an end after a positive seven year link.
BrookWright Music: For unto us a child is born from 'Messiah' (Handel arr. Kevin Norbury)
September 30, 2026
A perennial festive favourite to bring to any concert.
Death of Carl Bamford
September 30, 2026
The death has been announced of former Yorkshire Imperial Metals cornet and flugel player Carl Bamford.
National Youth Band launches 2027 Bursary Fund
September 29, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is calling on supporters to help raise £18,000 for its 2027 Bursary Fund.
Higgins pride at presidential role at Tredegar
September 29, 2026
Composer Gavin Higgins has become the proud new President of Tredegar Band.
Hepworth road to Albert Hall helped by great support
September 29, 2026
The Yorkshire Champion has been aided on the road to the National Final by a raft of great local supporters.
Contemporary legacy continues at BrassWind Festival
September 29, 2026
The 22nd BrassWind Festival once again showcased the new and original works.
Red Admiral entertainment now on demand
September 29, 2026
You can sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment Contest — time and time again on NXTOD.
No more music at Rushden Windmill
September 29, 2026
151 years of history has come to an end with the winding up of Rushden Windmill Band.
BrookWright Music: Kyrie from 'Petite Messe Solennelle' (Rossini arr. David Robb)
September 29, 2026
The atmosphere and emotion of Rossini's final work brought to life for brass band.
Hathern celebrate well knitted history
September 29, 2026
The Hathern Band has celebrated its 170th anniversary in fine style.
New additions at Dobcross
September 29, 2026
Six new players have added to the ranks of youth and experience at Dobcross Silver Band over the last few months.
Wright & Round: It ('s a Monster) arr. by Philip Harper
September 29, 2026
An absolute unrestrained banger to add to a concert programme.
Death of Shipston stalwart
September 29, 2026
The death has been announced of one of Shipston Band's longest serving members.
All preview roads lead to the Albert Hall...
September 28, 2026
You can hear how the competing bands are getting on with their final preparations on Philip Sparke's work ahead of the National Final at the Royal Hall this weekend.
Results: 2026 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
September 28, 2026
Horbury hit double top to defeat Championship and First Section rivals in Chorley as Golborne, Blackpool Brass and Driffield Silver also secure section victories.
Result: 2026 NEMBBA Entertainment Contest
September 28, 2026
Blidworth Welfare takes the entertainment honours in Darley Dale.
Report & Result: 2026 Fife Charities Contest
September 27, 2026
Bathgate claims the honours in Kirkcaldy to head on a journey to the Spring Festival.
Bands take first look at Regional test-pieces
September 26, 2026
The five works to test the bands at the 2027 Regional Championships have now been announced.
Extra tickets released for Brassed Off at Albert Hall
September 26, 2026
There is a very limited number of extra tickets that have now been released for Grimethorpe's 'Brassed Off -Live' appearance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday
