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Wellinton

Report & Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships

July 06, 2025
Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver and Box Hill Academy Brass.


Bandsafe

BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education

July 05, 2025
New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.


Hands

Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass

July 05, 2025
Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast

July 05, 2025
The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...


roal

Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding

July 05, 2025
Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.


Shipston

Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston

July 05, 2025
Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 11

July 05, 2025
The latest episode sees Rich, Steve and Doug find out more about the Whit Friday march contests with Royal Buckley Band.


New Zealand

Enjoy the action from New Zealand

July 04, 2025
You can tune in and enjoy the action from the world's oldest National Championships being held in Christchurch.


Music for isolation

Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release

July 03, 2025
The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.


Tone Halo

Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers

July 03, 2025
CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.


Brass Band week

Nationwide span for Brass Band Week

July 03, 2025
You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.


Cory

New President at Cory

July 03, 2025
Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.


Helen Teasdale

New addition to coop trom section

July 03, 2025
Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale joins the cooperation band on trombone.


Jonathan Corry

Corry to make hymn connection with Brighouse & Rastrick

July 03, 2025
Dr Jonathan Corry will lead the West Riding band in a new CD recording project.


Eisrteddfod

Eisteddfod to showcase contests and entertainment

July 03, 2025
There will be banding competitions and entertainment on offer at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in August — including the Llareggub Brass Band and Diego Maradona...


Craig Ratcliffe

Ratcliffe high as he becomes full AoBBA member

July 03, 2025
Craig Ratcliffe has completed his development training programme to become a full member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Bolton Crown Court

Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust

July 02, 2025
Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.


tIPS

BBE announces partnership with donations platform

July 02, 2025
Brass Band England member bands can benefit from an easy way to gain cashless donations.


Mead in Japan

No fatigue for touring Mead

July 02, 2025
Steven Mead has just return from tours of Japan and Australia with China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to come.


Wainstone Cup

Sextet after big money at Dr Martin contest

July 02, 2025
Six bands will look to claim a large slice of prize money at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest this weekend in Yarm.


Brett Baker

Heroic tributes on latest Baker CD release

July 02, 2025
Brett Baker has been joined by the National Champion Flowers to record his latest CD — one that pays tribute to the inspirational heroic figures on his musical journey.


Fermanagah

Cutt and Co offer warm welcome in Enniskillen

July 02, 2025
Garry Cutt and colleagues will offer a warm musical welcome to delegates on this year's Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.


Pershore Midsummer Brass

New stage honours stalwart at Pershore

July 02, 2025
Bands will perform on the Gordon Hartley-Bennett Stage at the popular Pershore Midsummer Brass.


March

Bands ready for Brighouse March & Hymn Contest

July 02, 2025
The 24th contest takes place in the famous banding venue this weekend.


Alan Haggart

Granite welcome back Haggart

July 02, 2025
Alan Haggart returns to Granite City Brass to extend long standing musical connection.




iNSTRUMENTS

Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA

August 13 • A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.


willebroek

Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy

August 13 • Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.


Harper

Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan

August 13 • Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.


Bruce Broughton

BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)

August 13 • A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Waterbeach Brass

August 14 • Waterbeach Brass are a friendly and ambitious 2nd section band just north of Cambridge, looking for Tutti cornet, Eb bass and Tuned percussion to complete their lineup.. . Rehearsals on a Monday night- 7:45-10pm at Waterbeach Barracks.


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 13 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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