News / 2026
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4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield
January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.
Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed
January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.
Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary
January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.
Compilation album on offer from NXTOD
January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.
Newstead Brass - Brett Baker
Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA
The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert
Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER
Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships
Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015
Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships
Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015
Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships
Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ
Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band
January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.
Mid Rhondda Band
January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.
The Marple Band
January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.
Alan Duguid
BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)