News / 2026
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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.
Saunas and butter — what made Andre the giant so great...
November 03, 2026
If you ever wondered what the secret of Maurice Andre's success was — then an article from 1987 revealed all about his morning practice regime...
Childs enjoys latest Japanese trip
November 03, 2026
Black Dyke Band's Director of Music has just returned from his latest musical trip to Japan.
Yorkshire offer for aspiring adjudicators
November 03, 2026
The Yorkshire Regional Championships have teamed up with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators for an experience day for aspiring judges.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
November 03, 2026
Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' and John McCabe's 'Cloudcatcher Fells' can be heard alongside young composer Nina Martin in this weekend's Radio 3 brass band programme.
Bands ready to cross Borders for contest success
November 03, 2026
There will be plenty of entertainment on show at Galashiels Academy this weekend.
Midlands Area confirm 2027 judges
November 02, 2026
The adjudication teams for the 2027 Midlands Regional Championships have been announced.
Marsden able to continue to honour lost lives
November 01, 2026
Marsden Silver Prize Band's historic bass drum has been restored from flood damage to ensure the sacrifice of those lost in conflict is never forgotten,
Eikanger continues link with youth
November 01, 2026
The Siddis champion has been continuing its inspirational links with youth bands and organisations in its Bergen region.
Perpetual Canon seen but not heard in Wellington
November 01, 2026
Cornelia Parker's celebrated art installation is currently on display in New Zealand.
Results: 2026 Wychavon Festival of Brass
November 01, 2026
Derwent Brass leads the entertainment prize winners in Evesham, with section titles for Fulham Brass, Staines Brass, Avonbank (Evesham) and Arrow Valley Brass.
Maisie — the globetrotting trombone virtuoso
November 01, 2026
The remarkable musical life of the great Maisie Ringham-Wiggins is recalled in a book written by her son.
New Zealand youth shines in Christchurch
November 01, 2026
Members of the New Zealand National Secondary Schools' Brass Band enjoyed their most recent course.
Riverside Youth enjoy television focus
November 01, 2026
Members of Riverside Youth Band certainly enjoyed their moment in the television spotlight.
Could a tourist tax benefit brass bands?
October 31, 2026
The Cultural Policy Unit and MPs back a tourist tax to support cultural attractions, creative districts and grassroots venues.
Daws focus to help musicians plan for a better playing future
October 31, 2026
The critically acclaimed trombone soloist Isobel Daws has launched 'practice with focus' to help musicians develop their playing in a more effective way.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
October 31, 2026
The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme will be aired this Sunday.
New signings at Tredegar as 150th celebrations come closer
October 31, 2026
Four new signings join the Welsh band as they look to celebrate 150 years of proud history.
