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Riverdance

Wright & Round: Riverdance (Whelan arr. Farr)

Why not get back into that Eurovision feel in your concerts with a classic bit of foot tapping joy.

May 15, 2026


Guildhall

Extraordinary talent displayed by Guildhall prize winners

There was plenty of emerging brass and percussion talent on show at the recent Guildhall School of Music Young Artists' Competition.

May 15, 2026


Volunteers

Nominate your Unsung Hero for BBE Award

If you have an brilliant volunteer associated with your band, make sure you nominate them for a well deserved award from Brass Bands England.

May 15, 2026


BBW

New website link for Brass Band World magazine

You can now enjoy more from the leading publication on its new website domain.

May 15, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — from Flowers and Cory to Grimethorpe Colliery and Eikanger

May 15, 2026


Grimnethorpe

Smith steps down from Grimethorpe principal role

Jamie Smith ends his second tenure as principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

May 13, 2026


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band continues its mission statement

A strengthening of a long term collaboration is helping the Italian Brass Band with its artistic vision.

May 13, 2026


Whit Friday

Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

There is sure to be plenty of keen battles for the prize money of offer in Tameside on Whit Friday as contest details are released.

May 12, 2026


Melvin White

White honoured by Palace appearance

Conductor Melvin White was honoured by an invitation to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the banding movement.

May 12, 2026


Northern Trust

Smiles and positivity on inspirational Open Learning day

The recent Northern Regional Brass Band Trust Open Learning Day proved to be a great success.

May 12, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Calling (Naomi Rebecca Hill)

The award winning composition is an ideal addition to any concert or entertainment contest programme.

May 12, 2026


RBC

RBC Open Day invite to students

If you are considering studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, then an Open Day next month will give you all the details and inspiration you need.

May 12, 2026


Clarence Adoo

Education accolade for Clarence Adoo Project

A remarkable project that transforms simulated practice for student nurses and future health care professionals has won a major industry award.

May 12, 2026


SEWBBA

Welsh bands ready for Treforest battles

There is an encouraging entry of bands for the South East Wales BBA Contest in Treforest.

May 12, 2026


John Gillam

John Gillam funeral arrangements

The funeral arrangements for the much respected former player and administrator have been announced.

May 12, 2026


Hold

BrookWright Music: He will hold me fast (Matt Merker arr. Noel Brooks)

A trombone trio with a difference to add to any concert programme.

May 12, 2026


TNB

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 20

More from the Brighouse duo with their individual look at the banding world.

May 12, 2026


Drogheda

Report & Results: 2026 IABCB Irish National Championships

Drogheda and INF Brass claim the brass band section titles at the recent Irish National Championships.

May 12, 2026


Nord

Report & Results: 2026 Aalborg Music Festival

Nordvestjysk Brass Band claims the 14th Aalborg title with section wins for Aalborg Post Orkester, Hjorring Brass Band and Kimbrer Garden

May 11, 2026


Paul Holland

Mayor's Medal honour for Holland

Flowers Band MD Paul Holland has been presented with The Mayor's Medal as an expression of the thanks and gratitude of the Citizens of Gloucester following the band's recent European title success.

May 11, 2026


Tonga

New commission celebrates Tongan history

A new test-piece work by Andrew Wainwright will receive its premiere at the Tonga Secondary School Brass Band Festival.

May 11, 2026


Tameside Whit Friday

Venues ready for Tameside Whit Friday visitors

11 venues will welcome performers and listeners alike later this month.

May 11, 2026


Kirsty Abbotts

Abbotts steps down from principal role at Hammonds

Kirsty Abbotts is to step down from the principal cornet seat at Hammonds Band.

May 11, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

More great brass band music to enjoy from downunder with presenter Lucas Burns.

May 11, 2026


NYGGB

National Youth Band opportunities

The National Youth Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint new trustees and a librarian to help strengthen the organisation's heritage and future.

May 08, 2026




Riverdance

Wright & Round: Riverdance (Whelan arr. Farr)

May 15 • Why not get back into that Eurovision feel in your concerts with a classic bit of foot tapping joy.


Guildhall

Extraordinary talent displayed by Guildhall prize winners

May 15 • There was plenty of emerging brass and percussion talent on show at the recent Guildhall School of Music Young Artists' Competition.


Volunteers

Nominate your Unsung Hero for BBE Award

May 15 • If you have an brilliant volunteer associated with your band, make sure you nominate them for a well deserved award from Brass Bands England.


BBW

New website link for Brass Band World magazine

May 15 • You can now enjoy more from the leading publication on its new website domain.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join us as we head into an exciting period for the band.Good and varied diary ahead.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (so none of that tedious setting up and down)


Hathern Band

May 10 • Due to University placement we require a Bb Bass player- we are a First Section band based at our own band room in the village of Hathern LE12 5LJ Leicestershire (between M1 Jcts 23 & 24) and close to Lougborough and Nottingham Universities


Newstead Brass

May 10 • Newstead Brass are on the lookout for a talented 2nd BARITONE player to join our ambitious and hardworking Nottinghamshire-based Championship Section band.. A rare chance to become part of an ambitious brass band striving for even greater success together.


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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