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Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.

November 27, 2025


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.

November 27, 2025


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.

November 27, 2025


Glyn

Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour

Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.

November 27, 2025


Chicago

Results: 2025 US Open Championship

Chicago Brass Band heads the entertainment stakes in Michigan to secure a first US Open Entertainment Championship title.

November 27, 2025


ISB

Evans to become new Bandmaster at ISB

Jonathan Evans will follow in the footsteps of Dr Stephen Cobb as the new Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.

November 26, 2025


Philip Harper

Harper to head to USA in 2026

The Cory MD will direct Chicago Brass Band at the North American Brass Band Championships.

November 26, 2025


Begium

Belgian contenders prepare for National challenges

18 bands will head to Heist-op-den-Berg this weekend for the 2025 Belgian National Championships.

November 26, 2025


Kerkrade

World Cup draws made...

The global battles for WMC titles in Kerkrade have been made.

November 26, 2025


That

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 12

The Brighouse brace are back with their viewpoints and opinions of the latest going-ons in the banding world — the coop to coffins and more.

November 26, 2025


Fodens

Foden's welcome percussion addition

Ollie Jackson joins the percussion ranks at Foden's Band

November 26, 2025


Granite City

Granite enjoy 175th anniversary celebrations

Music, history and well deserved awards were on offer at Granite City's recent 175th anniversary concert.

November 26, 2025


Sam Hairsine

Hairsine tenure at Fulham comes to an end

The musical partnership between MD Sam Hairsine and Fulham Brass has ended after two seasons together.

November 26, 2025


Gregson

Gregson's vision helped by chart success

Edward Gregson's latest CD release has already made its mark on the Classical Music charts.

November 26, 2025


Fodens

Early Area success for Foden's

Over 100 performers have already benefitted from some early Area test-piece insight and help from Foden's Band players.

November 26, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Jingle Bells Forever (Pierpont/Sousa/Smith arr. Lythaby)

A festive favourite with pinch of Sousa march magic for Christmas.

November 26, 2025


Petition

Petition aims to stop potential music services cut

An on-line petition has now been submitted to try and stop cuts to instrumental music services in Dumfries & Galloway.

November 26, 2025


Lydbrook

Report & Results: 2025 GBBA Contest

Lydbrook head an impressive contest day of music making in Gloucestershire.

November 26, 2025


Newstead

Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

Newstead Brass led the prize-winners in South Normanton with section wins for Hucknall & Linby MC, Hathern, Long Eaton Silver and Swinton & District Excelsior.

November 26, 2025


A Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

November 26, 2025


Review

4BR Review — Episode 11

Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas

November 23, 2025


Swiss Nationals

Swiss set to celebrate 50th contest anniversary

The Swiss National Championships will reach a significant milestone this year in Lucerne with new works set to test the 60 competing bands.

November 23, 2025


sewbba

Results: 2025 SEWBBA Tonyrefail Festival

There was a welcome return of contesting action in South Wales as bands took to the stage in Tonyrefail.

November 23, 2025


Perth

Result: 2025 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

Unite Scotland Kinneil claims victory in Perth.

November 22, 2025


NYBBGB

NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants

The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.

November 22, 2025




Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Glyn

Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour

November 27 • Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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