News / 2026
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Hammonds ready for Best of Brass appearance
March 25, 2026
The Hammonds Band are next up at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
World Youth Brass Band at Kerkrade
March 25, 2026
A World Youth Brass Band will perform at the WMC Contest in Kerkrade — and places are up for grabs.
Wright & Round: Travelin' Prayer (Billy Joel arr. Phillip Harper)
March 25, 2026
A septet with a difference from the pens Billy Joel and Philip Harper
Red Admiral contests open for entries
March 25, 2026
The forthcoming Red Admiral Hymn & March contest and flagship Entertainment Contest are now open for bands to enter.
Welsh help required
March 25, 2026
Welsh banding needs help and information to promote its work and its investment in the next generation of players.
Three Choirs Festival set for Elgar celebration and Higgins debut
March 25, 2026
There will be eight days of outstanding music performed at the Three Choirs Festival this year, including works by Edward Elgar and new Associate Composer Gavin Higgins.
Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay
March 24, 2026
If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate
And the National Final invitations go to...
March 24, 2026
The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.
Report & Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships
March 21, 2026
EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the titles in Durham.
Report & Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships
March 21, 2026
Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage
Did brass bands really receive £31 million?
March 19, 2026
Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...
Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases
March 19, 2026
If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...
Durham focus for North of England Area contenders
March 19, 2026
42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.
Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges
March 19, 2026
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.
York National Finals schedule to be announced on 7th April
March 19, 2026
Qualifiers for the Section 1-4 National Finals will find out on which day they will play next month.
Ticket price savings for National Youth Championships
March 19, 2026
If you book your tickets on-line you can save hassle and money for a packed day of brilliant entertainment in Birmingham.
Pioneering spirit on show at Dutch Nationals
March 19, 2026
A work inspired by the explorations of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Abel Tasman will test the Fourth Division bands at the Dutch National Championships this year.
Cory add to their percussion team
March 19, 2026
Darcy Beck joins the ranks of the new Welsh Champion.
Seaside rendezvous in Lancashire
March 19, 2026
A fantastic Brass at the Seaside initiative needs a bit of extra support if it is to keep entertaining the crowds on St Anne's Promenade.
Wright & Round: Cottonopolis (Esme Harper)
March 18, 2026
An upbeat concert march celebrating the industrial heritage of Manchester.
Podcast: That's Not Banding: Norway Special — Episode 17
March 18, 2026
Find out how the dynamic duo enjoyed themselves at this year's Norwegian National Championships.
Radio: Touch of Brass
March 18, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a broadcast from the West of England Area Championships.
European judges announced
March 18, 2026
EBBA has announced the panel of judges that will make the decisions at the European Championships in Linz.
Report & Result: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships Second Section
March 15, 2026
Harborough Band claims the last Midlands title on offer for this year as they are joined in York by Leicestershire Co-op.
Report & Results: 2026 Welsh Regional Championships
March 14, 2026
Cory reclaims the Welsh title as Parc & Dare, Markham & District, City of Cardiff (M2) and Gwaun Cae Gurwen claim section honours.
