News / 2026
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Radio: Bandstand
April 02, 2026
More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with a focus on their National Championships.
Radio: Touch of Brass
April 02, 2026
More music to enjoy this week over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.
Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure
March 31, 2026
Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.
Banding campaigns return this summer
March 31, 2026
Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.
Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships
March 31, 2026
There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.
March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now
March 31, 2026
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...
2026 National Finals test-pieces announced
March 30, 2026
Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.
Report & Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain
March 29, 2026
There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.
Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships
March 28, 2026
If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.
Withington returns to Grimethorpe
March 28, 2026
Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.
Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up
March 28, 2026
Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.
Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion
March 28, 2026
It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
March 28, 2026
The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.
Wobplay highlights added
March 28, 2026
You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.
New principal at Yorkshire Champion
March 28, 2026
Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.
Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute
March 28, 2026
A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.
Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame
March 28, 2026
Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.
BrookWright Music: Odyssey Variations (Kevin Norbury)
March 28, 2026
A major work based on a European test-piece from the pen of Kevin Norbury.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 28
March 28, 2026
A look back at the Welsh Area Championships with views, interviews and opinions.
Wright & Round: Macchia (Philip Harper)
March 28, 2026
A wonderful lyrical euphonium with the scent of Sardinia to add to your concert programmes.
Radio: Touch of Brass
March 28, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.
Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1
March 26, 2026
Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...
BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)
March 26, 2026
A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.
Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open
March 26, 2026
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...
Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth
March 26, 2026
The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.
