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Flowers

Flowers to target World title in 2026

April 29, 2025
The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.


Regent Brass

40th anniversary celebrations for Regent Brass

April 29, 2025
Great memories of a pioneering band were recalled in a get together concert for former players of Brent Youth Band and Regent Brass.


Opera

WNO musicians vote to accept new agreement

April 29, 2025
The orchestral member of Welsh National Opera have voted to a new agreement to protect their full time future.


Kinneil

Kinneil united in union sponsorship

April 29, 2025
New trade union partnership strengthens local ties for Kinneil.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Metamorphosis on Finlandia (Andrew Wainwright)

April 29, 2025
A major work for concerts and contests with imposing themes from the pen of composer Andrew Wainwright inspired by Sibelius.


Fodens

Foden's free masterclass closing date looms

April 29, 2025
The free masterclass day partnership between Wychavon Festival of Brass and Foden's Band is fast approach — so be quick to sign up.


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

April 29, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.


WhitFriday

Tameside confirms Whit Friday venues

April 27, 2025
There will be 11 venues in Tameside for bands and supporters to try and visit to enjoy the unique Whit Friday contest battles.


the cooperation band

Result: 2025 Fife Brass Band Festival

April 27, 2025
The cooperation band warms up for their forthcoming European challenge with an entertaining road trip to Fife.


Glossop Old

Glossop Old bring Sunday entertainment to Dobcross

April 27, 2025
Glossop Old Band is the next Sunday afternoon musical attraction at Dobcross Band Club's 'Showcase Brass' series.


Abbey Brass

Abbey Birthday to you...

April 27, 2025
One brass band fan had a wonderful musical surprise on the morning of his 80th birthday...


Chris Helme

Death of Chris Helme

April 27, 2025
The death has been announced of the brass band historian and broadcaster Chris Helme.


Katrain

Fife Daytime Brass offers special conducting session

April 27, 2025
Fife Daytime Brass and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler will be hosting a special session for conductors aged 40+ who are women or identify as women.


Manager Musikklag

World Rankings — April update

April 26, 2025
There has been significant movement in the latest rankings release, driven by a large number of contests over the last few months resulting in notable shifts and changes in the standings


Fodens

Foden's to preview Euro challenge

April 26, 2025
England's representatives in Stavanger will be giving their supporters a preview of their musical challenge.


Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

April 25, 2025
The first episode of the much anticipated new Radio 3 brass band series starts on Sunday with a musical trip to Norway...


Music

Own choice works revealed for Stavanger

April 25, 2025
A wide ranging selection of major test-piece works will be performed in Stavanger.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band sells out in Halifax

April 25, 2025
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be joined by the British Army Brass Band for a sell out concert in Halifax this weekend.


bRADOFRD

Bradford boost for Black Dyke Band

April 25, 2025
The Yorkshire champion's involvement in Bradford's celebration as the UK City of Culture on Radio 2 has gained widespread plaudits.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 7

April 25, 2025
The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with an interview with Nia Lloyd Williams of Rhyl Silver Band


Tongwynlais

Japan embraces Welsh banding ambassadors

April 25, 2025
The Tongwynlais Band has just returned from a memorable musical tour where they helped promote the Land of My Fathers in the Land of the Rising Sun.


Canadian Staff Band

Burditt takes Canadian Bandmaster role

April 25, 2025
Andrew Burditt has been appointed the new Bandmaster of The Canadian Staff Band of The Salvation Army


the cooperation band

the cooperation band to showcase transitions ahead of Stavanger challenge

April 25, 2025
The Scottish representatives in Stavanger will give an open preview of the set-work and their own-choice selection ahead of their 16th European Championship appearance.


Wallace and Gromit

A Grand Day Out for bands

April 24, 2025
Another fantastic collaboration opens the door for bands to entertainment with Wallace and Gromit


Europeans

Willebroek to showcase muscial transitions

April 24, 2025
The Belgian champion will give its supporters a sneak preview of its Stavanger preparations.




Nord

Report & Results: 2026 Aalborg Music Festival

May 11 • Nordvestjysk Brass Band claims the 14th Aalborg title with section wins for Aalborg Post Orkester, Hjorring Brass Band and Kimbrer Garden


Paul Holland

Mayor's Medal honour for Holland

May 11 • Flowers Band MD Paul Holland has been presented with The Mayor's Medal as an expression of the thanks and gratitude of the Citizens of Gloucester following the band's recent European title success.


Tonga

New commission celebrates Tongan history

May 11 • A new test-piece work by Andrew Wainwright will receive its premiere at the Tonga Secondary School Brass Band Festival.


Tameside Whit Friday

Venues ready for Tameside Whit Friday visitors

May 11 • 11 venues will welcome performers and listeners alike later this month.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join us as we head into an exciting period for the band.Good and varied diary ahead.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (so none of that tedious setting up and down)


Hathern Band

May 10 • Due to University placement we require a Bb Bass player- we are a First Section band based at our own band room in the village of Hathern LE12 5LJ Leicestershire (between M1 Jcts 23 & 24) and close to Lougborough and Nottingham Universities


Newstead Brass

May 10 • Newstead Brass are on the lookout for a talented 2nd BARITONE player to join our ambitious and hardworking Nottinghamshire-based Championship Section band.. A rare chance to become part of an ambitious brass band striving for even greater success together.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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