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the cooperation band

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


Tredegar Carys

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


Van den berg

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


wOOLSTON bRASS

Woolston Band on the rise again

New Zealand's most successful band is getting ever closer to putting the final touches to its future home.

July 04, 2026


bRASS bAND wEEK

Brass Band Week kicks off

Bands are being asked to show the world what they are all about during Brass Band Week.

July 04, 2026


football

Football's coming home...via Queensbury.

Could 60 years of hurt be over for England — with a little help from Black Dyke Band...

July 04, 2026


NXTOD films

NXTOD set for busy hosting schedule

You can enjoy live streamed brass banding from Lancashire to Devon with a stop off in Elland thanks to NXTOD this July.

July 04, 2026


Kroegler

Whitburn welcomes new baritone signing

The Scottish champion has been adding talented youth to their championship winning ranks.

July 04, 2026


City of Bristol

90th anniversary filming for City of Bristol

The musical history of City of Bristol Band will be captured on film over the next two weekends.

July 04, 2026


Renfrew

Renfrew marks anniversary with friends Foden's stars

Renfrew Burgh Band has marked its 115th anniversary with a special concert featuring Foden's stars Mark Wilkinson and Gary Curtin.

July 04, 2026


Brookwright

BrookWright Music: Skidaddle (Barrie Gott)

A high energy fun packed feature to get everyone in a hurry at a cocnert.

July 04, 2026


The Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 35

The latest bit of general chit chat from the banding world with a North Walian accent.

July 01, 2026


wobplay

New ownership announced for World of Brass, Wobplay and World of Sound

The trio of leading brass band music brands have been bought as an independent business by Adam Goldsmith and Nicki Tonge.

July 01, 2026


Spring Festival

Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced

Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.

July 01, 2026


Cory

Cory set for Tibetan title challenge in Kerkrade

The Welsh champion will head to the World Music Contest armed with a third adventure of Tintin courtesy of the pseudonym inspired Paul Raphael.

June 30, 2026


Score

Kapitol looking for York judges...

Kapitol Promotions and the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are looking for people to start their judging journey in York in September.

June 30, 2026


IBBSS

IBBSS Gala Concert to round off Swansea week

There will be a Gala Concert packed with performers and stars to enjoy in Swansea at the end of July to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School course.

June 30, 2026


a4

A4 Brass Quartet ready for busy tour season

The critically acclaimed brass quartet can be enjoyed in concert at various compass points throughout the next few months.

June 30, 2026


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2026 Morley March & Hymn Tune

Hepworth continues to add to their major contesting funds with victory at the popular march and hymn tune event in Morley.

June 30, 2026


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy meet the Marple Maestro

A hour of chat, opinions and great stories and legendary tales as Simon and Sandy catch up with Garry Cutt.

June 30, 2026


Unity

Wright & Round: UNITY (Philip Harper)

A work with a message to brighten up any start to a concert.

June 30, 2026


Godlaming

Godalming's Good Life tribute

The Godlaming Band has paid its tribute to actor Dame Penelope Keith — a proactive supporter of the band.

June 30, 2026


Mark Glover

Glover enjoys Castleton concert memory

Grimethorpe's solo euphonium recently enjoyed a trip to Suffolk — so much so, he will return again.

June 30, 2026


Cross

Death of Susan Thomas

The death has been reported of one of the most respected Welsh brass band musicians.

June 30, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great music with more than a hint of trombones this week from presenters Martin and Julie.

June 30, 2026




the cooperation band

World Cup preview for the cooperation band

July 4 • 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.


Tredegar Carys

Essence of Tredegar enjoyed by young euph player

July 4 • 19 year old Carys Rycroft recently enjoyed her prize of a solo spotlight at a rehearsal with Tredegar Band.


Van den berg

Soli connection to come to an end

July 4 • The musical partnership between Anne Van den Berg and Soli Brass will come to an end after this year's Dutch National Championships.


wOOLSTON bRASS

Woolston Band on the rise again

July 4 • New Zealand's most successful band is getting ever closer to putting the final touches to its future home.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Air Force Squadronaires

Friday 3 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Euphonium - With an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026, we're looking to fill our Solo Euphonium seat. If you're the strong player that we're interested in, please get in touch.


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Horn - We're looking to recruit a new Solo Horn player to help shape the section in our 2nd section band in South Wales. We have an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026.


Crewe Brass

July 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.


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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