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Kerkrade

Kerkrade global line-ups confirmed

There will be a true global challenge to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.

November 06, 2025


John Packer

John Packer gains further endorsement of King's Award

The instrument manufacturer, retailer and distributor welcomed His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset to set the seal on their recent King's Award for Enterprise.

November 06, 2025


Skipton

Skipton time travels for vet series

Skipton Brass will be seen and heard in 1945 in an episode of the popular Channel 5 series 'All Creatures Great and Small'...

November 06, 2025


Andrew Wainwright

Wainwright writes major work to commemorate Coventry Blitz

Composer Andrew Wainwright's major work for choir, orchestra and organ will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.

November 06, 2025


Dean Jones

Jones steps down from Crofton lead

Dean Jones has stepped down as Musical Director of Crofton Silver Band after nearly a decade of progress.

November 06, 2025


Kingdom Brass

Tonner takes helm at Kingdom Brass

Eoin Tonner has been appointed the new MD at Kingdom Brass

November 06, 2025


Beckley

Wakefield pays tribute to Beckley

Wakefield Metropolitan Brass has paid its musical tribute to former MD Duncan Beckley at a recent local concert.

November 06, 2025


Nicola Shaw

Inspirational Shaw shortlisted for Unsung Hero award

The fantastic music education work of Adams artist Nicola Shaw has been recognised by her being shortlisted for a Music Mark award.

November 05, 2025


Childs

Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular

Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.

November 05, 2025


Elgar Festival

RBC to host Elgar International Festival of Brass

The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the Elgar International Festival of Brass in 2026.

November 05, 2025


Frank Renton

An evening with Frank

Frank Renton will be the guest on the latest Brass Band Conductors Association spotlight evening webcast.

November 05, 2025


wychavon

Wychavon thanks Trim dedication

Dr Val Trim's contribution to the long term success of the Wychavon Festival of Brass was marked at the recent event.

November 05, 2025


Fairey

KNDS Fairey to bring their best of brass to Pudsey

The Stockport band will head to Pudsey later this month to deliver their brand of brass band entertainment.

November 05, 2025


Morley March

Extra boost to Morley March & Hymn Tune contest

The prize fund of the popular event will be boosted in 2026, so make sure you get your entry in early.

November 05, 2025


ODBBA

Early entries welcome for 2026 ODBBA Contest

You can make sure your band is in the starting line-up for the 2026 Oxford & District Brass Band Association early next year.

November 05, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

The latest episode features music to mark Remembrance Sunday.

November 05, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The latest edition of the popular podcast sees Sandy and Simon chat to the 'Paganini of the Tenor Horn', Billy Rushworth

November 05, 2025


Concord

Results: 2025 Danish National Championships

Concord books their flight to Linz as they claim the Danish crown in Aarhus and section titles go to Frederiksberg Brass Band, Hvidovre Musikskoles Brass Band and FDF Gladsaxe Brass Band.

November 04, 2025


Tom Hutchinson

Hutchinson to become new principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

Tom Hutchinson will return to Yorkshire to follow Richard Marshall as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band.

November 04, 2025


swbba

Results: 2025 SWBBA Annual Championships

Camborne leads the prize winners in Torquay with section victories to St Pinnock, Pendennis Brass, St Austell Youth and South Molton Training.

November 03, 2025


dURHAM

Result: 2025 DCBBA Festival of Brass

Bearpark & Esh head the prize winners in Peterlee.

November 03, 2025


wychavon

Results: 2025 Wychavon Festival of Brass

Ratby Co-operative leads the entertainment winners at Evesham with section victories for Lydbrook, Harborough, Lydney Town and University of Warwick Brass.

November 02, 2025


SBBA

Result: 2025 Borders Entertainment Contest

Renfrew Burgh tops the entertainment in Jedburgh.

November 02, 2025


stavanger

Results: 2025 Siddis Championship

Eikanger claims a fourth consecutive title as they lead the Nordic entertainment in Stavanger.

November 02, 2025


utrecht

Results: 2025 Dutch National Championships

De Bazuin Oenkerk leads the title winners in Utrecht.

November 02, 2025




Kerkrade

Kerkrade global line-ups confirmed

November 6 • There will be a true global challenge to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.


John Packer

John Packer gains further endorsement of King's Award

November 6 • The instrument manufacturer, retailer and distributor welcomed His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset to set the seal on their recent King's Award for Enterprise.


Skipton

Skipton time travels for vet series

November 6 • Skipton Brass will be seen and heard in 1945 in an episode of the popular Channel 5 series 'All Creatures Great and Small'...


Andrew Wainwright

Wainwright writes major work to commemorate Coventry Blitz

November 6 • Composer Andrew Wainwright's major work for choir, orchestra and organ will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 9 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Delph Band - Remembrance Sunday Concert

Sunday 9 November • Delph Band Club. Lawton Square, . Delph, . Oldham OL3 5DT


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Petworth Town Band

November 6 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS and TUBA. We are a very active band with a very inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We rehearse once a week and would welcome all new players to the band


Wotton-under-Edge Silver Band

November 4 • We are a busy and very friendly 2nd section band with 5 current vacancies - FRONT ROW CORNET – BACK ROW CORNET- EUPHONIUM - Bb BASS - PERCUSSION. We rehearse on Tuesdays & Thursdays near our lovely home town, just a short drive from M5, J14.


Harlow Brass Band

November 4 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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