News / 2026
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Broadcast repeats of NYBBGB Summer Concerts
August 29, 2026
You will be able to enjoy the performances of both the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Childrens Band and the senior National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on YouTube next month.
Welsh Open set for live-stream broadcast
August 29, 2026
The 2027 Welsh Open Championship will be broadcast around the globe.
Entries open for Scottish Youth Championships
August 29, 2026
Bands and ensembles can now get their entries in for the Scottish Youth Championships in Perth.
Cory adds to Prestige
August 29, 2026
The Welsh champion will challenge for major honours with new Prestige cornet help as partnership with Besson is extended.
Community Centre looks for brass band loving promoter
August 29, 2026
Addlestone Community Centre in Surrey is looking to carry on 50 years of brass band concerts with a new volunteer lead.
Evans takes MD role at Boarshurst
August 29, 2026
The experienced Martyn Evans is the new MD at Boarshurst Silver.
BrookWright Music: Call (Zachary Docter)
August 29, 2026
A cracking concert opener by American composer Zachary Docter.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
August 29, 2026
The second part of Sandy and Simon's exploration into the benefits of playing orchestral repertoire.
New percussion support for National Championships
August 29, 2026
Bergerault Percussion and Ev-entz will provide top level instruments, equipment and assistance at the York Barbican and Royal Albert Hall National Finals.
Shaw appointment at Darwen
August 29, 2026
The experienced Matt Shaw takes over the helm from David Ashworth at Darwen Brass
Wright & Round: I Will Always Love You (Parton arr. Barry)
August 29, 2026
Why not put a brass band tribute to Dolly Parton on your next concert programme...
Radio: Touch of Brass
August 28, 2026
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Kennedy steps down from coop flugel role
August 28, 2026
Stephanie Kennedy will step down from her flugel at the Brass in Concert champion but will remain an important lead of their youth development projects.
One third of adults regret giving up their musical interest
August 28, 2026
A recent survey has found that young adults wish they had continued their involvement in making music in some form.
Double boost for Whitburn
August 26, 2026
New solo signings boost Scottish Champion's ranks ahead of major challenges.
New duo to lead Tertnes
August 26, 2026
Margie Sutherland Antrobus and Katrina Marzella Wheeler will spearhead the musical approaches of Tertnes Brass on contest and concert stages over the next year.
Troon set to welcome entertainers
August 26, 2026
Defending champion Unite Scotland Kinneil leads the entertainers in Troon at the West of Scotland Entertainment Contest this weekend.
BrookWright Solo Competition finalists announced
August 25, 2026
You can now vote for who you think should win the Under 18 and Over 18 categories of the 2026 BrookWright International Brass Solo Contest.
Wright & Round: Climb Ev'ry Mountain (Rodgers & Hammerstein arr. Philip Harper)
August 25, 2026
You simply can't beat a belting classic from Julie Andrews...
Brass in Concert Championship sold out
August 25, 2026
There is not a seat left to be filled in the hall for the 49th Brass in Concert Championship this year.
British Open live-stream
August 24, 2026
The 2026 British Open Championship will be live-streamed around the banding globe — so make sure you don't miss a note of the action.
Result: 2026 Jeju International Brass & Percussion Competition
August 24, 2026
French euphonium player Tewinn Spiess claims the bi-annual Jeju International Euphonium title.
Results: 2026 New South Wales State Championships
August 24, 2026
Willoughby City Band regains the State title with section wins for Warringah Concert Brass, Newcastle PCYC Band, Waratah Brass Academy, Willoughby Youth Brass and Warringah Youth Brass.
National Youth ambassadors find new audience in lost oasis
August 24, 2026
The 40 strong Ambassador Band of the NYBBGB entertained the crowds in a lost oasis in the heart of London.
Yorkshire gets ready for Bandamonium
August 24, 2026
Eight bands will provide plenty of great entertainment for brass band and cycling fans next month as six venues host Bandamonium performances.
