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Whitehead's Classical Life
The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.
March 05, 2026
Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals
Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.
March 05, 2026
Spirit of Life to be heard in Utrecht
A new arrangement by Philip Harper of a wind band gem by Meindert Boekel will test the bands in the Third Division of the Dutch National Championships this year.
March 05, 2026
Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn Hall
35 bands will compete to be crowned Welsh Champions in Swansea later this month.
March 05, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
A broadcast dedicated to works written by female composers to mark International Women's Day on March 8th
March 05, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
March 04, 2026
Red Admiral changes Entertainment date
The popular contest day has been changed to the 27th September.
March 04, 2026
Wright & Round: The Power of Love (Philip Harper)
Hit the flux capacitor and head back to 1985 for a cracking concert closer...
March 04, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 National Brass Band Ensemble Championship of Japan
There were further encouraging signs of ensemble development in Japan at the recent national Championships.
March 04, 2026
Results: 2026 French National Championships
Hauts de France Brass Band are crowned Kings of France for the seventh time in a row in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, with division title going to Les Coniques Brass Band, Brass Band de La Gorgue and Le Ch'ti Brass.
March 04, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Brass in Concert
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment in Fivemiletown, with section success for CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass
March 04, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 ODBBA Winter Contest
Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing their Area preparations
March 04, 2026
No relegation for Norwegian non payers
There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.
March 02, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships
Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.
March 01, 2026
rooms4groups ready for Blackpool qualifiers
The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.
February 28, 2026
York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders
The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.
February 28, 2026
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire set to welcome Elgar International Festival of Brass
Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke Band, Flowers, Foden's and David Childs headline the musical attractions for a day of the very best brass band music making in June.
February 28, 2026
Youth fly musical flag for Old Boys
A trio of talented young players from 1st Old Boys Band will be making their mark with different representative ensembles later this year.
February 28, 2026
National Finals to move to York
The Section 1-4 National Finals will be held York Barbican this year as the contest heads north from Cheltenham.
February 27, 2026
11 bands face potential Norwegian national relegation
Bands that failed to pay their annual NMF membership fee on time could find themselves relegated to the bottom tier of their National Championship.
February 27, 2026
French bands prepare for National challenges
The 2026 French National Championships take place in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy this weekend.
February 27, 2026
ISM to host Make Music Work conference day
If you want to find out how to make a sustainable career in the music industry then get along to the ISM 'Make Music Work' conference day in London in April.
February 27, 2026
New February additions to Wobplay playlist
Make sure you sign up for Wobplay to enjoy the added February attractions.
February 27, 2026
More cooperation announced for Brass in Concert champion
A trio of experienced professionals have joined the trustees of the cooperation band.
February 27, 2026
Beyond Borders to be explored at York Early Music Festival
Over 30 concerts will explore early music in York this July, performed by globally respected artists.
February 27, 2026
