News / 2026
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Commonwealth celebration led by the cooperation band
August 03, 2026
There was a musical close to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow led by the cooperation band.
Wright & Round: Brass Cats Collection (arranged Daroll Barry)
August 03, 2026
What's new pussycats? Great feline music for your band on a special day...
Second final bow for Pritchard-Jones at Porthywaen
August 03, 2026
The experienced conductor Steve Pritchard-Jones has stepped down from the MD role at Porthywaen Silver Band.
Tewit Youth enjoy German break
August 03, 2026
The members of Tewit Youth Band have enjoyed a great trip to the famous Mosel area of Germany.
Report & Result: 2026 Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition
August 03, 2026
Brass ensembles from across the globe battled for the leading brass ensemble competition prize in Birmingham recently.
Sponsorship boost for Foden's
August 03, 2026
North West champion announces a new sponsorship partnership with Cheshire based Acceler8 Clinical Research.
New additions to wobplay platform
August 03, 2026
Extra performances and features are being added to the wobplay media platform
Cory drives social media connections
August 03, 2026
Well over 100,000 people know just what is going on at Cory Band thanks to their social media output.
Result: 2026 Welsh National Eisteddfod
August 03, 2026
Deiniolen claims its first ever top section title at the National title in Pembrokeshire, as section titles go to Markham & District and Brass@Bont.
Home from home for Kirky
August 03, 2026
The Kirkintilloch Band has secured its own home for future musical journeys.
Love Songs partnership aims for Australian folk prize
August 03, 2026
A collaboration between the acclaimed Australian artist, Archer and the Creswick Brass Band gains cultural award nomination.
Siddis confirms 64 band line-up
July 31, 2026
The Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships will be packed with competing bands.
Barrhead to make free investment in youth
July 31, 2026
Barrhead Burgh Band will look to kickstart its future prosperity with a free ethos of inclusion and support in youth.
Betteshanger looks to Eclipse recent achievements
July 31, 2026
Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band is looking to gain yet more National success thanks to the help of generous sponsors.
New Zealand President reflects on banding's worldwide contribution
July 31, 2026
BBANZ President, John Sullivan focusses his praise for bands at home and abroad in the latest issue of the 'Mouthpiece' journal.
Bands prepare for Welsh National
July 31, 2026
The National Eisteddfod of Wales starts this weekend in Pembrokeshire with brass bands taking to the televised stage.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 37
July 31, 2026
The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.
Positive disruption promised for Children's Band finale
July 30, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band is ready to bring positive musical disruption to their audience under the baton of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.
London Brass looks towards 40th anniversary
July 30, 2026
The critically acclaimed brass ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special concert in London later this year.
Prestige demand for new cornet
July 30, 2026
Besson delight as new BE2029 Prestige cornet makes impact since its launch earlier this year.
Young cornet star claims NYBBS solo competition honour
July 30, 2026
Isla Gillespie impressed the judges at the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland as she clams the Solo Competition award
Tredegar set for Three Choirs appearance in 2027
July 30, 2026
Tredegar Band will add to its artistic CV with an appearance at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester next year.
Stars and delegates align in Swansea on Friday night
July 30, 2026
There will be plenty of great music to enjoy on Friday night in Swansea at the Gala Concert of the International Brass Band Summer School Course.
Hobbins takes helm at Queensbury Music Centre
July 30, 2026
Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Yorkshire National finalist Queensbury Music Centre.
Full up signs for Willebroek's Best of Belgium
July 30, 2026
The latest Willebroek Academy Course will get underway this weekend — and all the spaces have been filled.
