News / 2026
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Huge field of contenders for Maurice Andre International Trumpet Competition
November 10, 2026
100 candidates from 27 countries will test themselves in competition to try and claim the prestigious trumpet title.
Orbital masterclasses offer prelude to Scottish premiere
November 10, 2026
The final commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' will take place in Scotland later this month — aided by a masterclass given Martyn Brabbins.
Finale approaches for UniBrass Composition Competition
November 10, 2026
You can still get your entry in for the 2027 UniBrass Foundation Composition Competition.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
November 10, 2026
The latest episode of the BBC Radio 3 programme is out this weekend with music from Thierry Deleruyelle and Errollyn Wallen amongst others.
BrookWright Music: The Andrew Wainwright Christmas Collection
November 10, 2026
If its fresh festive music to add to any concert, then Andrew Wainwright's Christmas Collection is perfect stocking filler.
Brilliant Besson deals at John Packer Ltd
November 10, 2026
You can use your connection with 4Barsrest to get a great deal on a Besson Sovereign BE928G cornet at John Packer.
Hotels ready for Europeans
November 10, 2026
The hotel accommodation specialist rooms4groups has plenty of great deals ready for the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 40
November 10, 2026
The latest episode of the popular podcast is a tribute to their much missed friend Steve Edwards who recently passed away.
Radio: Touch of Brass
November 10, 2026
More great brass band music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Future Europeans to head to Belgium and Denmark
November 09, 2026
Antwerp and Copenhagen have been confirmed as the hosts cities for the 2029 and 2030 European Championships.
World of Brass to live-broadcast Norwegian National Championships
November 08, 2026
The action from the 2027 Norwegian National Championships will be live-streamed by World of Brass on their wobplay.com media platform.
Results: 2026 SWBBA Contest
November 08, 2026
Tongwynlais Temperance claims the cross border honours in Torquay with section wins for Weston Brass, St. Pinnock, Pendennis Brass, St. Austell Youth and Hatherleigh Training.
Result: 2026 SBBBA Borders Entertainment Contest
November 08, 2026
Jedforest Instrumental claim the honours in Galashiels.
Results: 2026 Siddis Championships
November 08, 2026
Manger become Norway's top entertainers for the first time since 2021, with section wins for Gjallarhorn, Bergen Brass, Oster Brass and Randaberg.
Change in judging teams for 2027 Spring Festival
November 05, 2026
A conflict of interest sees Dr Robert Childs step down from his Grand Shield adjudication appointment, with Col David Barringer now taking Senior Cup roll.
Live Wobplay coverage of Siddis Championships
November 05, 2026
You can sit back and enjoy the Norwegian entertainment on offer from Stavanger on Saturday on the wobplay.com media platform.
Easington's backing to John Lewis festive advert
November 05, 2026
Your can hear the sound of a brass ensemble from Easington Colliery Band on this year's John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert.
Excellent response to NYBBGB Composer Competition
November 05, 2026
Lots of interest, but there is still plenty of time to get entries in for the John Gillam Young Composer Competition run by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Vertommen to lead Festival Brass at Belgian Championships
November 05, 2026
The experienced Luc Vertommen will lead Festival Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg later this month as MD Senne La Mela takes principal cornet role.
Morley March Contest boosted
November 05, 2026
The popular march contest adds to its attractions for 2027.
Wright & Round: O Hear Us (Naomi Rebecca Hill)
November 05, 2026
A new release from the award-winning composer inspired by the hymn tune 'Melita'.
Radio: Touch of Brass
November 05, 2026
A special Remembrance Day broadcast from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Former conductor sentenced for sexually assaulting 17 year old girl
November 04, 2026
Gareth Ritter has been given a 33-month sentence, suspended for 30 months for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2015. He will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.
Childs and Brabbins to showcase Mealor Concerto
November 03, 2026
Paul Mealor's 'Euphonium Concerto' is to be performed this Friday in Swansea by David Childs under the baton of Martyn Brabbins with the National Orchestra of Wales.
