News / 2026
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Iles and Mortimer Medal honours for Thornton and Raisbeck
February 14, 2026
David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck are the recipients of the 2026 Iles Medal and Mortimer Medal.
Brass Band Day at RBC
February 13, 2026
Spend Valentine's Day exploring your love of brass at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire — alongside Thomas Fountain, Ian Porthouse, Eric Ball and Gordon Langford.
BBC Radio 3 to feature RNCM Festival highlights
February 13, 2026
Performances from Black Dyke, Foden's and Cory are to be featured on BBC Radio 3.
Fishburn offer musical solidarity for Big Meeting
February 13, 2026
RMT Fishburn Band will support the fund raising efforts of the famous Durham Miners Gala.
Tredegar RNCM replay now on wobplay
February 13, 2026
The Welsh champions RNCM International Brass Band Festival performance is now available to enjoy again.
UniBrass ready for full day of music making
February 13, 2026
The ICC Wales in Newport will welcome the UniBrass Championships — with a fantastic day promised by organisers.
BrookWright Music: Finale from Suite No.3 (Tchaikovsky arr. Ruben Schmidt)
February 13, 2026
A thrilling polonaise addition to any concert programme from BrookWright Music.
York Early Music finalists announced
February 13, 2026
The nine ensembles that will aim to claim a recording contract, cash and new performance opportunities have been announced.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 25
February 13, 2026
More North Walian brass banding reflections...
Marshall takes Oldroyd ambassador role
February 12, 2026
Richard Marshall has become a Musical Instruments Ambassador for Oldroyd Musical Instruments Ltd.
Media boost for Welsh banding
February 12, 2026
There is a welcome return of the popular 'Brass Band Notes' column in five regional newspaper titles in Wales.
Brighouse set for march and hymn tune celebration
February 11, 2026
The British Open champion will celebrate the heritage of iconic marches and hymns in the first of their annual Huddersfield concerts.
Wright & Round: Anno 1920 (Philip Harper)
February 11, 2026
The fantastic concert opener played by Cory Band is now available for your band to perform.
Excellence and quality recognition for hotel specialists
February 11, 2026
The specialist hotel booking company rooms4groups which has helped numerous bands with their needs have been recognised for their excellence by three award givers.
Death of Pedr Roberts
February 11, 2026
The death has been announced of the leading figure in the Welsh brass band movement.
Welsh look forward to Bousfield appearance
February 10, 2026
Students, staff and brass band fans are looking forward to hearing one of the world's finest trombone players in action this Friday.
Concord concert replay at RNCM
February 10, 2026
You can now enjoy the concert performance of Danish champion Concord Brass Band from the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Doodles offer refresh for Area mouthpiece needs
February 10, 2026
Doodles Mouthpiece Replating can offer a 48 hour replating service for players looking to give their mouthpiece a refresh ahead of the Areas.
Mixed AGM news to report for Scottish Brass Band Association
February 10, 2026
There was both good and bad news to report at the annual general meeting of the Scottish Brass Band Association.
Cory welcome Carys
February 10, 2026
The talented young soprano cornet star Carys Wood will perform with Cory Band at the Welsh Regional Championships next month.
West of England Area line-ups confirmed
February 10, 2026
75 bands will head to Torquay to compete for the West of England Regional titles.
Leyland 80th anniversary to celebrate past and future
February 10, 2026
The Leyland Band will be marking 80 years of music making by celebrating its past and future over the next year.
Cumbrian first in 30 years at Youth Championships
February 10, 2026
The Cumbria Youth Band will appear at the National Youth Championships this year — marking a return after 30 years for a band from the region.
UniBrass starts final countdown
February 10, 2026
The UniBrass Championships will take place in Newport this weekend.
Early Music features again in Beverley
February 10, 2026
The 38th Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival returns in May with plenty of fantastic musical attractions.
