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Neythan Powell Jones

Once in a lifetime euphonium gift for talented youngster

April 29, 2026
A musical friendship between Neythan Powell-Jones and Brian Routledge that bridges and age span of nearly 80 years has been marked by wonderful generosity.


Pontypridd

Funding boost for Pontypridd Brass Band Festival

April 29, 2026
Concerts and compositions to be featured at the Pontypridd Brass Band Festival thanks to a funding boost for organisers.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 30

April 29, 2026
Only the two monkeys this week as they look at all things banding with a North Wales accent.


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

April 29, 2026
More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Krohnengen

Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival

April 29, 2026
Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass


Blackburn and Darwen

Results: 2026 Fleetwood Contest

April 29, 2026
Blackburn & Darwen head the prize winners and take a step closer to the British Open at Fleetwood, with section wins for Poulton le Fylde, Clock Face Miners, Darwen Brass and Tewit Youth.


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Fife Brass Brand Festival

April 29, 2026
Kingdom Brass tops the entertainment in Dunfermline to claim the Fife Brass Band Festival title.


Unite

Results: 2026 Holme Valley Contest

April 29, 2026
Unite the Union is in top hymn and test piece form in Holmfirth with section titles going to Hatfield & Askern Colliery and Shepherd Youth Band


Laganvale

Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Spring Festival

April 29, 2026
Laganvale Metal Technology strikes gold in Omagh with section titles for CWA Brass, St Mark's Silver and 1st Old Boys Youth.


Linz

Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Premier Section

April 26, 2026
Premier delight for Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as Norway reigns supreme in Linz.


Linz

Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Development Section

April 26, 2026
Its a Norwegian one and two as the title is claimed by Smoras Skolemusikk.


Flowers

Report & Result: 2026 European Championships Championship Section

April 25, 2026
History is made as Flowers Band are crowned Champions of Europe on their contest debut.


Linz

Result: 2026 European Championships Challenge Section

April 25, 2026
Brass Band Wipptal claims the honours and takes the title back to Italy.


Symphony Hall

2028 European Championships to be held in Birmingham

April 24, 2026
EBBA to run 50th anniversary event at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.


Linz

Report & Result: 10th European Solo Championship

April 24, 2026
Young Swiss cornet star Simon Gabriel adds to his growing list of accolades as he becomes European Solo Champion in Linz.


Stevenage

Abusive and threatening behaviour sees ban

April 24, 2026
The London & Southern Counties Regional Championships have acted to ban a band member after abusing and threatening behaviour towards a concert hall steward.


Fleetwood contest

Fleetwood live...

April 24, 2026
If you can't get to Linz or Fleetwood this weekend you can still just sit back and enjoy the action from the comfort of your own home.


wobplayeuros

Get ready to enjoy the European experience with Wobplay

April 22, 2026
There will be day after day of fantastic coverage from the 2026 European Championships thanks to World of Brass and wobplay. So why not just sign up, relax and enjoy...


Adams

Adams link with Percussi Aeris duo

April 22, 2026
Scottish duo Paula O'Malley and Chris Flynn have become Adams artists as company strengthens links to banding world.


BBE Brass Band Week

Brass Band Week and Proms in Playground campaigns launched

April 22, 2026
There are fantastic opportunities to reach out to new audiences as part of Brass Band England's Summer initiatives.


Livestream

Spring Festival and Open streaming details confirmed

April 22, 2026
You can now sign up ahead of the 104th British Open Spring Festival to ensure you don't miss a single note of the action.


Lopez

Death of VIctor Eloy Lopez

April 22, 2026
The death has been announced of the Malaga Brass Band conductor, VIctor Eloy Lopez


Brookright

BrookWright Music links with Bandford Music in new distribution agreement

April 22, 2026
Two emerging publishers join forces to add to global impact.


Eagey Band

King's Award for Eagley

April 22, 2026
The Eagley Band Band has been presented with a King's Award.


Yorkshire Imps

Imps enjoy boundary busting with musical explorations

April 22, 2026
Yorkshire Imperial Band has been making exciting musical connections to reach out to new audiences.




British Open

Adjudication panel announced for British Open

August 21 • Martyn Brabbins, Arsene Duc and David Hirst are the judges to impress at this year's British Open Championship.


wales

Welsh Youth set for Orbital weekend concert trips

August 21 • The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard in concert in the north, west and east of the nation this weekend.


Howard Snell

Eikanger to honour Snell

August 20 • A 40 year association build on musical friendship will be celebrated in Bergen next month as Eikanger Bjorsvik honours Howard Snell.


jENA

Basic skills help players flourish in Germany

August 20 • Over 50 players of different abilities have benefitted from attending the seventh International Summer Brass Band Camp (ISBBC), organised by the Jena Brass Band Competence Centre.


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


Ashington Colliery Band

August 20 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Band are looking for a percussionist, ideally tune although the ability to play an anvil is an absolute must! We play exciting music with lots of percussion so there's plenty to keep you occupied.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band are looking for brass and percussion players to join their new concert band who will be making music for the good folk in London, without the pressure of contesting.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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