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UniBrass Band Camp

Time to sign up for Band Camp

If you want to enjoy the UniBrass Band Camp experience this year then there is still time to sign up.

May 19, 2026


Bradwell Silver

Bradwell to celebrate 125th anniversary with special premieres

Two newly commissioned works by composers Alan Ferne and Joe Galuska will help Bradwell Silver Band celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend.

May 19, 2026


nybbgb

75 youngsters to enjoy expert NYBBGB audition help

75 young players will enjoy expert tuition help at a trio of 'Ready to Shine' skills workshops later this month with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

May 19, 2026


Silk Brass

Silk ties cut after 11 inspired years

The long standing musical partnership between Silk Brass and MD, Tony Wyatt has reached its last chord.

May 19, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Grand Union Waltz (Dr Liz Lane)

A gentle reminder of the wonderful waltz pace on board a narrow boat.

May 19, 2026


4BR

4BR Review — live on Wednesday night

Join Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how brass bands and what we do is perceived by the wider musical world, and what they believe must be done to reinvigorate our artistic vision.

May 19, 2026


Blaeanon

Results: 2026 SEWBBA Treforest Festival

Parc & Dare lead the way in Treforest with section wins for Markham & District, Penclawdd Brass and Gwaun Cae Gurwen and a great display of next generation talent.

May 19, 2026


Flowers

Parliamentary praise for Flowers

As they prepare for a busy brace of concert appearances, the achievements of the new European Champion have been noted in Parliament.

May 19, 2026


Felling Band

Report & Result: 2026 DCBBA Picnic in the Park

Felling provides the perfect picnic entertainment in Durham.

May 19, 2026


Brass in Concert

New adjudication system being considered for Brass in Concert

Adjudication rankings of equal value to be considered in potential revamp of judging at the Brass in Concert Championships later this year.

May 17, 2026


winter and Storheim

Norwegian brass band talent spotlighted for Maestro direction

Eline Storheim and Samuel Winter have been chosen to be part of a two year conducting course.

May 17, 2026


wobplay

New releases set for Wobplay

New CD releases from Black Dyke Band, Birmingham Citadel and Bone-afide alongside the Elgar International Festival will soon be able to be enjoyed on the digital platform.

May 17, 2026


Lostock

Tynan departs at Lostock Hall

The brief but successful musical partnership between Lostock Hall Band and conductor Tommy Tynan has come to an end.

May 17, 2026


radio

People are in tuning in for classical music

The latest quarterly RAJAR figures have just been released with over 6 million people enjoying classical music output each week.

May 16, 2026


bbw

Brass Band World: May issue out now

The latest issue of the magazine is now out — packed with a comprehensive look at the banding world.

May 16, 2026


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead to premiere new flugel concerto

Imogen Whitehead will give the world premiere of a new flugel horn concerto by Gabriel Jackson as part of her residency at the Ryedale Festival this year.

May 16, 2026


Band Supplies

Brilliant finance deals from Band Supplies

If its a Sterling euphonium or a Smith Watkins cornet you are looking for this Summer then make sure you get in touch with Band Supplies.

May 16, 2026


Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

Hannah Plumridge is to become the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band as she ends a decade with Cory on a personal high.

May 15, 2026


Time to Shine

Still time to shine with NYBBGB

There are still a few places to sign up in London, Manchester and Birmingham to help you with your audition skills — and its all free.

May 15, 2026


Elgar

Marzella-Wheeler to lead Elgar International Brass Band Winter School

The MD of the Brass in Concert champion will lead the delegates at this year's Elgar International Brass Band Winter School.

May 15, 2026


North Shore

New Zealand journal reflects on National success

The success of the recent National Championships in Wellington forms the bulk of the current issue of 'Mouthpiece' — the on-line journal of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand.

May 15, 2026


Tredegar

Tredegar add to perc team

Callum Hathaway is the latest percussion signing for Tredegar.

May 15, 2026


Dean Redfern

Redfern takes baton at Hade Edge

The experienced Dean Redfern has become the new MD at Hade Edge Band

May 15, 2026


Doodles

Doodles ready for Summer brush up

Word of mouth ensures that Doodles can give your the perfect brush up service.

May 15, 2026


Bandamonium

Free live broadcast of Bandamonium

You can now enjoy the brilliant music making at the Bandamonium Devon festival thanks to a new partnership link with Next Step Films — and its all free.

May 15, 2026




UniBrass Band Camp

Time to sign up for Band Camp

May 19 • If you want to enjoy the UniBrass Band Camp experience this year then there is still time to sign up.


Bradwell Silver

Bradwell to celebrate 125th anniversary with special premieres

May 19 • Two newly commissioned works by composers Alan Ferne and Joe Galuska will help Bradwell Silver Band celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend.


nybbgb

75 youngsters to enjoy expert NYBBGB audition help

May 19 • 75 young players will enjoy expert tuition help at a trio of 'Ready to Shine' skills workshops later this month with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Silk Brass

Silk ties cut after 11 inspired years

May 19 • The long standing musical partnership between Silk Brass and MD, Tony Wyatt has reached its last chord.


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


wantage silver band

May 19 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) are looking for a BACK ROW CORNET player to complete the band. As current Welsh Open Champions and being placed third in Stevenage, it's an exciting time to join the band with a fantastic schedule of concerts coming up.


Harrogate Band

May 19 • We are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete our team. Interesting mix of engagements and contests. Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links


Cambrian Brass

May 16 • We're always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining a friendly and supportive band, whether you're returning to banding or looking for a new challenge.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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