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RWCMD

Brass stars set for Cardiff appearances

Sergio Carolino and Ben Goldscheider will be featured in performance mode at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff early next year.

December 16, 2025


Regionals

Adjudicator change at Midlands Regional Championships

Jack Capstaff joins the adjudication team for the Midlands Regional Championships in Bedworth next year.

December 16, 2025


Higginbottom

Festive surprise for Higginbottom

There was a wonderful musical surprise at the door for Gordon and Sylvia Higginbottom as some old friends popped along to give their season greetings.

December 16, 2025


Parr Bandstand

Besses aim for Bandstand return

Besses o' th' Barn Band is looking to return to a famous open air stage armed with new works.

December 16, 2025


Christmas

UniBrass launch festive fund raisers

The UniBrass Foundation UniRun has been launched to help the organisation reach its targets.

December 16, 2025


whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.

December 13, 2025


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.

December 11, 2025


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.

December 11, 2025


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.

December 11, 2025


Linz

rooms4groups has European Championship deals ready to go

The hotel specialists have plenty of great deals for people heading to Linz for the European Championships next year.

December 11, 2025


Orcheatra

New survey shows value of orchestral music for youngsters

Younger generation want more connections to classical music as benefits are appreciated.

December 11, 2025


Medal

Composer opportunity with choral link

Composers can test their abilities with the latest initiative linked to the Welsh National Eisteddfod

December 11, 2025


Fundraising

New updated fundraising code from BBE

A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.

December 11, 2025


Skipton

Austin enjoys Skipton's Great and Small

Skipton Band's recent appearance on Channel 5's popular series 'All Creatures Great and Small' came with plenty of help from music student Adrian Austin.

December 11, 2025


Abbey Brass

YouTube demand for Abbey Brass

Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.

December 11, 2025


Closed

Festive closure for Brass Bands England

The Brass Band England offices will be closed from 19th December — reopening on Monday 5th January.

December 11, 2025


Burbage

Burbage 'Heart of Brass' DVD now available to enjoy

You can enjoy a DVD with a difference this festive season with the award winning Burbage Band (Buxton) 'Heart of Brass' documentary.

December 11, 2025


Lydbrook

Funeral of Thomas Pearse

The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.

December 11, 2025


Consett

Consett youngsters give brilliant performances for Toy Appeal

The children of Consett Junior Brass have been thinking of others and playing their hearts out for a fantastic cause Christmas.

December 11, 2025


Xmas

Delph gets ready for festive Whit Friday

There will be night of great festive music making on show around three pubs in the village of Delph this Friday.

December 11, 2025


Tommy Tynan

Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour

The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.

December 11, 2025


Hewer

BrookWright Music: The Hewer's Prayer (Steve Gibson)

A personal tribute prayer to the work of the miner at the coal face.

December 11, 2025


Cornetto

Just one cornetto...

If you are looking for a different gift this Christmas for the musical person in your life — why not send them on a cornetto making course.

December 11, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.

December 11, 2025


BBE

Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England

The Chief Executive Office will step down as head of BBE at the end of December, but will continue to represent the organisation in different ways.

December 10, 2025




RWCMD

Brass stars set for Cardiff appearances

December 16 • Sergio Carolino and Ben Goldscheider will be featured in performance mode at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff early next year.


Regionals

Adjudicator change at Midlands Regional Championships

December 16 • Jack Capstaff joins the adjudication team for the Midlands Regional Championships in Bedworth next year.


Higginbottom

Festive surprise for Higginbottom

December 16 • There was a wonderful musical surprise at the door for Gordon and Sylvia Higginbottom as some old friends popped along to give their season greetings.


Parr Bandstand

Besses aim for Bandstand return

December 16 • Besses o' th' Barn Band is looking to return to a famous open air stage armed with new works.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Flugelhorn player.


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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