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Free workshops for youngsters at Brass Band Summer School
There will be a free Youth Brass Workshop at Wycliffe College as part of the 40th anniversary BBSS on 6th August. So need to be quick to book a place...
July 09, 2026
Live stream action from World Music Contest
You can enjoy all the brass band contests at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade this weekend.
July 09, 2026
Mead adds test match credentials to tutoring
Steven Mead met up with cricket broadcaster and test match cricketer Jonathan Agnew to give him a euphonium lesson.
July 09, 2026
More demand for NXTOD
You can enjoy a great mini documentary from the recent Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune contest and sign up for more live brass banding.
July 09, 2026
March & Hymn tune set for Forest of Dean
The GBBA will host its own march and hymn tune contest at Scarr Bandstand in Coleford later this year.
July 09, 2026
Brass in Concert tickets go on sale
Tickets for the leading brass band entertainment contest weekend in Gateshead are now on sale.
July 08, 2026
New horizons enjoyed by National Youth exchange
Four young players from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland will be enjoying their exchange of musical cultures in the coming weeks
July 08, 2026
First recording steps taken by City of Bristol
The first weekend of filming and recording has been undertaken by City of Bristol Band to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
July 08, 2026
NYBBGB Ambassadors inspiring future generations on outreach tour
Over 4,000 primary school pupils will enjoy performances form the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Ambassador Ensemble over the next few days.
July 07, 2026
Discount rate on The Brass Band Story
Yale University Press Publishing is offering a special discount on Prof Trevor Herbert's new book about the banding movement.
July 07, 2026
New top man at Hammonds
Luke Broderick will take the principal cornet seat at the leading Yorkshire band.
July 07, 2026
Royal connection for Jedforest
It seems the performance of Jedforest Instrumental Band brought back brass playing memories for King Charles III.
July 07, 2026
Final bow gains standing ovation for Wormald
43 years of leading music making in Bolton was marked with a standing ovation for Eagley Band MD, Chris Wormald.
July 07, 2026
KNDS Fairey to provide extra Sparke of celebration
The KNDS Fairey Band will present a specially curated concert later this year celebrate the 75th birthday of composer Philip Sparke.
July 07, 2026
Bevan Day recognition for Tredegar
Tredegar gains recognition for 150 years of representing their town with pride.
July 07, 2026
Wright & Round: Born Free (John Barry arr. Alan Catherall)
A classic for film goers and tenor horn players... and perfect for any concert.
July 07, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
Lots more brass music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
July 07, 2026
Result: 2026 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest
Hepworth carries on its dominance of the lucrative march and hymn tune circuit with victory at the Brighouse event under MD Ryan Watkins.
July 06, 2026
Result: 2026 Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest
Milnrow adds another march and hymn tune title as they build confidence and bank balances ahead of autumn majors.
July 06, 2026
Death of Gordon Higginbottom
The death has been announced of the celebrated tenor horn soloist, tutor, clinician, conductor and adjudicator, Gordon Higginbottom.
July 06, 2026
Ticket sales boost for National Youth Bands
Tickets for the end of course performances of both the National Children's Band and National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are bring snapped up quickly.
July 05, 2026
Mutum book gains plaudits to boost sales
'The Brass Band Hall of Fame' is proving to be a popular read — with plaudits helping add further information and insight to Tim Mutum's book.
July 05, 2026
World Cup preview for the cooperation band
Scotland is still in the draw for the brass band version of the World Cup — and you can hear how they are putting the final preparations in place ahead of Kerkrade.
July 04, 2026
Essence of Tredegar enjoyed by young euph player
19 year old Carys Rycroft recently enjoyed her prize of a solo spotlight at a rehearsal with Tredegar Band.
July 04, 2026
Soli connection to come to an end
The musical partnership between Anne Van den Berg and Soli Brass will come to an end after this year's Dutch National Championships.
July 04, 2026
