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Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.

March 28, 2026


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.

March 28, 2026


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.

March 28, 2026


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.

March 28, 2026


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.

March 28, 2026


wobplay

Wobplay highlights added

You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.

March 28, 2026


Hepworth

New principal at Yorkshire Champion

Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.

March 28, 2026


Woodbridge

Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute

A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.

March 28, 2026


Peter Fraser

Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame

Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.

March 28, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Odyssey Variations (Kevin Norbury)

A major work based on a European test-piece from the pen of Kevin Norbury.

March 28, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 28

A look back at the Welsh Area Championships with views, interviews and opinions.

March 28, 2026


mACCHIA

Wright & Round: Macchia (Philip Harper)

A wonderful lyrical euphonium with the scent of Sardinia to add to your concert programmes.

March 28, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.

March 28, 2026


podcast

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...

March 26, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.

March 26, 2026


Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...

March 26, 2026


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.

March 26, 2026


National Youth Championships

Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships

The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.

March 26, 2026


Tredegar

Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert

The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.

March 25, 2026


Philip Sparke

Dutch National Championship headed by Sparke

'Perihelion: Closer to the Sun' will test the top section bands at this year's Dutch National Championships.

March 25, 2026


Mark Glover

Glover fits Sterling relaunch

Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.

March 25, 2026


Morton

Morton takes Desford baton

David Morton is set to strengthen ties with National Champion by becoming Musical Director.

March 25, 2026


ConsTest

Enjoy ConsTest action on NXTOD

You can enjoy a packed day of own-choice test-piece action from the ConsTest contest thanks to NXTOD.

March 25, 2026


Hammonds

Hammonds ready for Best of Brass appearance

The Hammonds Band are next up at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.

March 25, 2026


kERKRADE

World Youth Brass Band at Kerkrade

A World Youth Brass Band will perform at the WMC Contest in Kerkrade — and places are up for grabs.

March 25, 2026




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


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


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Jenny Gartside

Bsc Hons
Jeweller, brass band themed jewellery and pin badges


               

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