News / 2026
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Death of Damian Jackson
January 01, 2026
The death has been announced of the stalwart Littleborough Brass player Damian Jackson.
Brass bands on the Telegraph lines
August 31 • The Daily Telegraph's review of Prof Trevor Herbert's new book on brass bands draws a positive future outlook from critic Ivan Hewett.
T&R Direct Insurance Services: A guide to brass band insurance
August 31 • Loads of things all bands and players need to know about protecting instruments
Banding classics added to Wobplay
August 31 • A great trio of classic banding releases, a new podcast episode and the chance to look back at this year's Elgar International Festival.
Camborne Brass look to raise funds after break-in vandalism
August 31 • A Crowdfunding page has been launched to help Camborne Brass after vandals broke into their bandhall and caused extensive damage.
The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open
Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE
Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park
Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards
Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra
Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards
Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Crewe Brass
September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
Crewe Brass
September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
Crewe Brass
September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION PLAYERS (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
Sarah Groarke-Booth
BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor