News / 2026
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Filling up time for Youth Championships
September 25, 2026
There has been a great early response from youth bands and ensembles wishing to be a part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
Bingham to take baton for first National Children's Band of Northern Ireland
September 25, 2026
Jacklin Bingham will lead the first ever National Children's Band of Northern Ireland — with applications now open to become a founder member.
Landmark issue for Brass Band World out now
September 25, 2026
The 350th edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published.
Kerwin and Harper to lead BBCA seminars
September 25, 2026
Tabby Kerwin and Philip Harper will host interactive seminars as guests of the Brass Band Conductors' Association in October and November.
Record audiences enjoy Proms performances
September 25, 2026
This year's BBC Proms was enjoyed by over 10.2 million listeners on different broadcast platforms.
Death of Archie Hutchison
September 25, 2026
The death has been announced of one of Scotland's most popular brass band musicians.
Live stream for Red Admiral watching
September 25, 2026
You can sit back and enjoy plenty of great brass band entertainment this weekend.
BrookWright Music: A Carol Rhapsody (Geoffrey Nobes)
September 25, 2026
A rhapsody of some of the most famous and popular carols — and an ideal early Christmas present for a band with a busy festive schedule.
Harper takes Bugle exams
September 25, 2026
Cory MD Philip Harper will be the adjudicator at the 101st Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle next year.
Glynn takes on Granite lead
September 25, 2026
Adam Glynn has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Granite City Brass.
Come fly with me...
September 25, 2026
Scottish regional airline supports music making in rarely reached destinations.
Radio: Touch of Brass
September 25, 2026
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Result: 2026 Besson Swiss Open
September 21, 2026
Brass Band Treize Etoile regains possession of the Swiss Open title in Lucerne.
Report & Result: 2026 Third Section National Championship of Great Britain
September 20, 2026
Let it snow... Allerton claims the Third Section honours in York.
Report & Result: 2026 Fourth Section National Championship of Great Britain
September 20, 2026
Wardle Community are the ultimate Heroes of the North as they claim the National title in York.
Report & Result: 2026 First Section National Championship of Great Britain
September 19, 2026
Marsden Silver Prize discover the source of a thunderous success in York.
Report & Result: 2026 Second Section National Championship of Great Britain
September 19, 2026
Harborough and Ben Smith showed the courage of their musical convictions to claim the honours in York.
National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland marks second mark
September 19, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland has made its second public appearance in bringing the recent Enniskillen BrassFest to a close.
National good luck for bands from rooms4groups
September 18, 2026
The accommodation specialists are supporting all the bands on their competitive visit to their home city this weekend.
Bands prepare for Swiss Open in reflection
September 18, 2026
The 36th Besson Swiss Open takes place this weekend with thoughts of celebration tempered by reflection on the passing of Markus S. Bach.
Bands get ready for York tests
September 18, 2026
All the preparation has just about been done as bands look forward to taking to the stage at York, Barbican in search of National title success. .
Dutch previews on National test-pieces
September 18, 2026
You can now listen to preview performances for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Division test-pieces for the 2026 Dutch National Championships.
NYBBGB Summer Concert now on You Tube
September 18, 2026
You can now enjoy the Summer Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain from the comfort of your home.
Chapel-en-le-Frith reaches final chord
September 18, 2026
140 years of brass banding history comes to end as trustees take decision to wind up Derbyshire band.
EBBA appoints Content Creators
September 18, 2026
EBBA looks to strengthen its communication, storytelling and digital engagement with appointment of two new Content Creators.
