News / 2026
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40th anniversary success for Brass Band Summer School
August 12, 2026
The long standing summer school course sets itself new benchmarks for the future after successful anniversary debut in Gloucestershire.
Baker returns from Brazilian festival visit
August 12, 2026
Brett Baker has return to Brazil for the first time in over a decade to reconnect with trombonists.
BBE looks to boost roots to help new players
August 12, 2026
A new initiative from Brass Bands England looks to give a 'Brass Boost' to teachers, tutors and band leaders to help emerging playing talent.
Wright & Round: Hawaii Five-O (arr. Philip Harper)
August 12, 2026
Book 'em Danno! Relive the glories of one of the greatest television theme tunes of all time with a brilliant bit of surf up cops and robbers...
BrookWright Music Solo Comp closing date looms
August 12, 2026
There is still time to get your entries in for the BrookWright Music International Brass Solo Contest.
Gramercy success celebrated in USA
August 12, 2026
An inspirational 22nd Gramercy Band Camp has just come to an end in New York state.
Eikanger continues investment in youth development
August 10, 2026
The Norwegian National Champion has just held its 28th Feriespel Summer Course.
New sop lead at ISB
August 10, 2026
Oliver Ridley has become the new soprano player of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.
Trivergence set for Albert Hall appearance
August 08, 2026
Trombone stars Peter Moore, Mark Nightingale and Andy Wood plus friends will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall National Final in October.
Barringer delight at IBBSS success
August 08, 2026
A week of hard work, great music making and friendship in Swansea was a fitting celebration of the leading course's ethos.
Vause takes baton at Pilling Silver
August 08, 2026
Mark Vause is the new MD of Pilling Silver Band as he returns to the North West.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
August 08, 2026
The duo discuss the benefits of an infusion of classical music in the banding veins in rehearsals and concerts.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 24
August 08, 2026
The latest episode of chat and opinion is now out...
Support boosts new Wobplay tenure
August 06, 2026
Nicki Tonge and Adam Goldsmith grateful for the continued support of global subscribers as World of Sound, World of Brass and wobplay look towards future.
Orbital gets Welsh Youth launch
August 06, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will include Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in their ambitious summer course concerts repertoire.
Entries open for UniBrass Composition Competition
August 06, 2026
The 2027 UniBrass Foundation's Composition Competition is now open — with an Oxford feel theme.
Orbital set for publishing take-off
August 05, 2026
The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.
BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert
August 05, 2026
Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.
Busy Fairlop help make brass on the grass pay
August 05, 2026
Fairlop Brass has been busy providing entertainment for good causes and great people.
Don't be late to get prepared
August 05, 2026
Doodles Mouthpiece replating services is reminding players to get that essential summer refurbishment done in time for the start of the second half of the contesting year.
Festival tribute to Wallace
August 05, 2026
The musical legacy of John Wallace CBE will be marked by the cooperation band and a host of leading Scottish ensembles as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Tredegar welcomes Norman return
August 05, 2026
Will Norman returns to the flugel horn seat at Tredegar Band.
New flugel adds to Cory summer signings
August 05, 2026
Cerys Nicholson completes a hat-trick of signings at Welsh champion.
Social media boost for York Nationals
August 05, 2026
Ellie Watson will be on hand in York to help boost the social media profile of the competing bands and the event as a whole.
Baker steps down from Marsden role
August 05, 2026
Leigh Baker has stepped down from the MD role at Marsden Silver Prize Band as he looks to maintain busy musical balances.
