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Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition
Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.
December 09, 2025
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.
December 09, 2025
Knapton takes Towcester lead
The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.
December 09, 2025
Trumpet student in royal spotlight
Royal Academy of Music trumpet student Carys Wood recently performed at the annual Princess of Wales Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.
December 09, 2025
Harper to step down from Cleethorpes
The 10 year musical partnership between Brian Harper and Cleethorpes Band will reach its final chord at the 2026 Area Championships.
December 09, 2025
Bandamonium appoints new trustee
Gregor Spence from the Flowers Band has been appointed a trustee of the Bandamonium organisation.
December 09, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 20
The latest episode sees the Brass Monkeys chat to Craig Roberts.
December 09, 2025
NYBBGB Conductor finalists announced
The quartet of conductors looking to claim the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductors' Competition title have been confirmed.
December 05, 2025
4BR Review — Episode 12
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss if we are starting to see a change in the music being performed at at major contests, concerts and on recordings.
December 05, 2025
Thurcroft honour stalwart trio
Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.
December 04, 2025
Purcell Brass Experience aims to inspire the next generation of performers
The UK's oldest specialist music school has announced the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience — and its free.
December 04, 2025
It's going to be a Whit Friday Christmas
A new Whit Friday venture will be heard in Delph this Christmas — and all with a festive difference.
December 04, 2025
Friary players help ITV viewers win Christmas
An ensemble from Friary Brass have played their part in helping viewers of 'Loose Women' and 'This Morning' win some spectacular Christmas prizes.
December 04, 2025
Ron Westacott funeral arrangements confirmed
The funeral of Ron Westacott will take place later this month.
December 03, 2025
Uncertain funding future for Music & Dance Scheme students
Funding for over 2,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in many of the UKs leading musical schools and institutions is yet to be confirmed beyond the current academic year.
December 03, 2025
Memories recalled as Hutchinson takes final Cory bow
16 years of excellence and artistry were recalled as Tom Hutchinson took his final bow as principal cornet of Cory Band.
December 03, 2025
Final chord reached for Watkins at Pemberton
The two year musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has come to an end.
December 03, 2025
Lomas farewell at Brighouse
The British Open champion has bid a fond farewell to their bass trombone player Stephen Lomas.
December 03, 2025
BrookWright Music: From the Realms (arr. Jonathan Mead)
A wonderful festive solo for with a touch of French magic.
December 03, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Youth Championships
There was a wonderful day of music making for the next generation of Scottish talent in Perth last weekend.
December 03, 2025
Tragic death of Lydbrook player
The Lydbrook Band is mourning the passing of their young euphonium player Thomas Pearse.
December 03, 2025
Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington
David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.
December 03, 2025
Imps amnesty for returnees
If you find an unfamiliar something in the back of a wardrobe or under the stairs when looking for the Xmas decorations this year — it may well belong to Yorkshire Imperial Band
December 03, 2025
Christmas comes early in York
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble are part of the musical attractions at the York Early Music Christmas Festival this year.
December 03, 2025
Podcast: Brassers — Episode 33
The Norwegian banding podcasters Fredrik and Sondre are joined by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler for a chat.
December 03, 2025
