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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
Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1
Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.
December 11, 2025
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
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
New survey shows value of orchestral music for youngsters
Younger generation want more connections to classical music as benefits are appreciated.
December 11, 2025
Composer opportunity with choral link
Composers can test their abilities with the latest initiative linked to the Welsh National Eisteddfod
December 11, 2025
New updated fundraising code from BBE
A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.
December 11, 2025
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
YouTube demand for Abbey Brass
Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.
December 11, 2025
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 '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
Funeral of Thomas Pearse
The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.
December 11, 2025
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
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
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
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
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: Touch of Brass
More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.
December 11, 2025
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
New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum
A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.
December 10, 2025
Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition
Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.
December 09, 2025
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.
December 09, 2025
Knapton takes Towcester lead
The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.
December 09, 2025
Trumpet student in royal spotlight
Royal Academy of Music trumpet student Carys Wood recently performed at the annual Princess of Wales Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.
December 09, 2025
Harper to step down from Cleethorpes
The 10 year musical partnership between Brian Harper and Cleethorpes Band will reach its final chord at the 2026 Area Championships.
December 09, 2025
