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Could a tourist tax benefit brass bands?
The Cultural Policy Unit and MPs back a tourist tax to support cultural attractions, creative districts and grassroots venues.
October 31, 2026
Daws focus to help musicians plan for a better playing future
The critically acclaimed trombone soloist Isobel Daws has launched 'practice with focus' to help musicians develop their playing in a more effective way.
October 31, 2026
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme will be aired this Sunday.
October 31, 2026
New signings at Tredegar as 150th celebrations come closer
Four new signings join the Welsh band as they look to celebrate 150 years of proud history.
October 31, 2026
New life begins at 40 for London Brass
A significant recent landmark has signalled an exciting future for the acclaimed brass ensemble.
October 31, 2026
Jenkins steps back for Westacott at Pontardulais
Rob Westacott takes at the West Wales band as Paul Jenkins steps down after 20 years at the helm.
October 31, 2026
New addition to bagpipe and brass repertoire
The success of 'The Piper's Farewell' has led to a second brass band and bagpipe work from composers Ian Macpherson BEM and Scott Morton.
October 31, 2026
Thomas duet drives ambulance help to Ukraine
Chris and Frankie Thomas have delivered an ambulance to help Ukrainian forces after a convoy drive from Leamington Spa to Poland.
October 31, 2026
2027 regional championship dates confirmed
There will be eight contests over four weekends as bands look to book their places for London and York.
October 31, 2026
Dutch champion aims for Amboise and French title
Brass Band Schoonhoven will look to add the French Open title to its CV as they head to Amboise next May.
October 31, 2026
50 years of service celebrated for Daw
The well known tuba player Jon Daw has notched up 50 years of Gloucester banding dedication.
October 31, 2026
Full day of entertainment at Wychavon
If you are looking to enjoy a full day of brass band entertainment then pop into Evesham from 10.00am onwards and you won't be disappointed.
October 30, 2026
2027 Spring Festival judges confirmed
The adjudication teams for the 105th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham next May have been announced.
October 30, 2026
A4 Brass Quartet set for start of London recital series
The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will start new collaboration with National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London this Friday.
October 28, 2026
Cosmic challenge at New Zealand Championships
The test pieces for the 2027 New Zealand National Championships have been announced — led by 'The Cosmographic Mystery' by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen.
October 28, 2026
Flowers mark Euro triumph with special presentations
The European Champion has marked its memorable victory in Linz with special commemorative awards to its players.
October 28, 2026
Uppermill warning of Whit Friday last chord
The organisers of the Uppermill Whit Friday contest are asking for urgent volunteer help to continue 120 years of history.
October 28, 2026
Rath Trombones celebrates 30th anniversary
Michael Rath has been producing world renowned instruments for three decades in the heart of Yorkshire.
October 28, 2026
UniBrass announces 2027 venue
The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in Oxford will host the 2027 UniBrass Championships.
October 28, 2026
Van Looy and Porthouse to lead Carlton Main
Glenn Van Looy and Ian Porthouse will lead Carlton Main Frickley Colliery on the contest stage in 2027.
October 28, 2026
Composer commissions in Cumbria
There are a trio of £750 composer commissions to be grabbed as part of the Drum & Brass organisation's Participations to Pathways initiative.
October 28, 2026
BrookWright Music: Winter Lullaby (Karl Whelan)
A wonderful cornet or flugel solo to add to any festive programme.
October 28, 2026
Young musicians enjoy Spa day
More and more young players are enjoying being part of the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band
October 28, 2026
Wright decision made for Bedworth Brass
The experienced Paul Wright has been appointed Musical Director of Bedworth Brass.
October 28, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest
There were plenty of great Gold Award performances to enjoy at the recent Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest.
October 28, 2026
