News / 2026
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A Granite portrait of the Art of Banding...
March 12, 2026
The Art of Banding duo of Liz and Katy spent a great visit to the Scottish Championships in Perth where they were welcomed with open arms.
European Soloist Competition finalists announced
March 12, 2026
19 performers will head to Linz to try and win the 10th European Soloist title.
Positive Times for banding in the media
March 11, 2026
The highly respected chief music critic of The Times has added to the recent positive flow of news about the banding world and its performers.
Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday details announced
March 11, 2026
There will be 11 venues to visit for players, supporters and visitors alike as the greatest free show one earth welcomes the bands yet again.
Hepworth ambition embraces Higgins Concerto Grosso
March 11, 2026
The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champions will join forces with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of Gavin Higgins' imposing 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' in Huddersfield next month.
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.
