News / 2026
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Troms to the fore in Durham
April 13, 2026
There is British Trombone Day in Durham next month — ad you can be a part of it.
Shanks to lead masterclass and rehearsal day in Coventry
April 13, 2026
Chris Shanks will lead an inclusive Open Rehearsal Day in Coventry this month — so why not come along — and get a free lunch too.
Radio: Touch of Brass
April 13, 2026
More music to enjoy this week over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.
Wychavon offer warm welcome for masterclass with Foden's
April 13, 2026
Young players can enjoy a free masterclass event with Foden's players, whilst bands cane get their entries in for the Festival of Brass.
Brass in Concert Championship line-ups announced
April 13, 2026
The bands who will bring their brands of entertainment to Gateshead later this year have been confirmed.
Results: 2026 North American National Championships
April 13, 2026
Five Lakes Silver reclaims the National honours with section awards to Georgia, Cherry Blossom, Fountain City United, Watson Brass, Triangle Youth and St Louis Youth in Fort Wayne.
Report & Result: 2026 ConsTest Birmingham Open
April 11, 2026
Derwent Brass claim the honours in the heart of Birmingham with a show of future ambition.
Report & Results: 2026 New Zealand National Championships
April 11, 2026
North Shore Brass breaks the Wellington stranglehold on the A Grade honours as there are section wins for St Kilda Brass, Rolleston Brass, Brass Whanganui Concert Brass and Tonga Collge Brass
World Rankings: April 2026
April 09, 2026
Eikanger-Bjørsvik return to the top of the rankings following their recent victory at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.
Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts
April 08, 2026
There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.
Spring upgrade from Doodles
April 08, 2026
The bespoke mouthpiece business is offering a Spring custom upgrade...
Radio: Bandstand
April 08, 2026
More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with one work about a dog and a bomb...
Enjoy the ConsTest action on NXTOD
April 08, 2026
Make sure you don't miss a single note of the action at this weekend's ConsTest Contest in Birmingham by signing up to enjoy the live-stream broadcast from Next Step Films.
Scottish Youth start Easter course
April 08, 2026
Scottish players get ready for music making and fun on their annual Easter Course.
Euph signing for Pemberton for Grand Shield challenge
April 08, 2026
Louis Leung takes the solo euphonium role at Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band as they look towards Grand Shield challenge in Birmingham.
BrookWright Music: Drink to me only (Trad arr. Bowen)
April 08, 2026
An evocative setting for the flugel horn offers a lyrical interlude to any concert programme.
Dodworth looks to the future with leadership
April 08, 2026
A new conducting leadership and long term investment in the next generation underpins Dodworth's musical vision.
Taylor made at 90
April 07, 2026
Photographer Lorne Campbell pictures 90 year John Taylor of Malton White Star Band enjoying a quick blow in his beloved Ryedale area of Yorkshire.
National finals line-ups and schedules confirmed by Kapitol
April 07, 2026
93 bands will battle for National titles in York and London later this year.
Report & Results: 2026 Yamaha Australian National Championships
April 05, 2026
Brisbane Excelsior regains National title with Grade honours to Willoughby Band No. 2, Whitehorse Brass, Hyde Street Youth, City of Ballarat Municipal Brass, Box Hill Academy Brass and Brisbane State High School Brass.
National Youth sets out musical principals ahead of twin concerts
April 05, 2026
The 90 young players of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are being out through their paces ahead of their twin Easter Course performances.
Elgar attractions gain ticket take up
April 05, 2026
Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke, Foden's, Flowers, David Childs and the RBC Brass Band are attracting the crowds for their Elgar International Festival of Brass appearances.
Pankhurst and Wainwright works to test conductor skills
April 05, 2026
'Ghosts of Industry' and 'Metamorphosis on Finlandia' will test the 10 semi-finalists in the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition in June.
Lane Saturday Live spotlight
April 05, 2026
The musical life of composer Liz Lane was featured on the BBC Radio 4 programme 'Saturday Live' this weekend.
