News / 2026
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Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn tests
March 11, 2026
35 bands will compete at the Welsh Regional Championships — and its a 11.00am start each day in Swansea.
Last touches being put in place for Torquay
March 11, 2026
There is sure to be a great weekend of contesting in Torquay this weekend as the West of England Regional Championships take place.
Radio: Touch of Brass
March 11, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — this week with a sprinkling of something a little Irish in flavour...
Necessity of Renewal for Dutch Nationals
March 11, 2026
A new work by Dutch composer Dennis Hazenoot will test the Second Division bands at the Dutch National Championships.
Morton set for National role with Stavanger
March 11, 2026
David Morton will direct Stavanger Band at the 2027 Norwegian National Championships.
New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery
March 11, 2026
The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.
Zone One ready for Wilson Area challenge
March 11, 2026
Zone One Brass is looking forward to their Area title assault under the baton of John Wilson.
Brassettes launch Assist International Women's Day event.
March 11, 2026
The Brassettes Scratch Band played their part in the success of the Assist International Women's Day in Stockton.
Yorkshire Committee issues Third Section statement
March 08, 2026
The Yorkshire Regional Championship Committee has clarified the reason behind the delay in the announcement of the Third Section results in Huddersfield.
Report & Results: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships
March 07, 2026
Area title success for GUS, Rushden Town, Harborough, Market Rasen and Cubbington Silver Band in Bedworth.
Report & Results: 2026 Scottish Championships
March 07, 2026
Whitburn claim the domestic honours as Kirkintilloch Kelvin, Johnstone, Selkirk Silver and Bon-Accord B take section titles in Perth.
Report & Results: 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships
March 07, 2026
Area title success for Hepworth, South Yorkshire Police, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Drighlington and Queensbury Music Centre on a weekend of memorable individual and collective excellence.
Buma accolade for Deleruyelle
March 07, 2026
Composer Thierry Deleruyelle follows in prestigious footsteps with Buma International Wind Music Award.
Vilhelmsen's growing presence honoured with Norwegian award
March 06, 2026
Composer Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen has been presented with a prestigious International Achievement Award by the Norwegian Music Publishers Association.
Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield
March 06, 2026
Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.
Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley
March 06, 2026
If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...
Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield
March 06, 2026
There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.
Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers
March 06, 2026
There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.
Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action
March 06, 2026
The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.
Eikanger prepare for female tributes
March 06, 2026
The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.
Porter set for Friary leadership
March 06, 2026
Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.
BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)
March 06, 2026
A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.
Whitehead's Classical Life
March 05, 2026
The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.
Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals
March 05, 2026
Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.
Spirit of Life to be heard in Utrecht
March 05, 2026
A new arrangement by Philip Harper of a wind band gem by Meindert Boekel will test the bands in the Third Division of the Dutch National Championships this year.
