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Aldbourne

West of England Area line-ups confirmed

February 10, 2026
75 bands will head to Torquay to compete for the West of England Regional titles.


Leyland Band

Leyland 80th anniversary to celebrate past and future

February 10, 2026
The Leyland Band will be marking 80 years of music making by celebrating its past and future over the next year.


Cumbria Youth Band

Cumbrian first in 30 years at Youth Championships

February 10, 2026
The Cumbria Youth Band will appear at the National Youth Championships this year — marking a return after 30 years for a band from the region.


UniBrass

UniBrass starts final countdown

February 10, 2026
The UniBrass Championships will take place in Newport this weekend.


Early Music

Early Music features again in Beverley

February 10, 2026
The 38th Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival returns in May with plenty of fantastic musical attractions.


Geo Moren

Death of Geo Pierre Moren

February 09, 2026
The death has been announced of one of the most influential and respected figures in the Swiss and European banding movements.


Torquay

Judges confirmed for West of England Area Championships

February 09, 2026
The judges who will make the all important decisions in Torquay have been announced.


Cross

Death of Andrew Hirst

February 09, 2026
The young father passed away following illness.


Leeds Best of Brass

Grimethorpe set for Pudsey Valentine's appearance

February 09, 2026
The unique brand of Grimethorpe brass band entertainment will be heard in Pudsey on Valentine's Day.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

February 09, 2026
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.


radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 09, 2026
More great music at a new time from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges over the next two weeks.


eikanger

Report & Results: 2026 Norwegian National Championships

February 07, 2026
Eikanger Bjorsvik reclaims the Norwegian National title in Bergen as section victories go to Rong Brass, Agder Brass, Evanger Musikklag, Skeie Brass and Langhus Brass.


Norwegian Championships

Final musical touches being put in their Bergen place

February 04, 2026
80 will be putting their own-choice and set-work pieces under final scrutiny ahead of the Norwegian National Championships this weekend.


Jamie Smith

Smith looking forward to Japanese tour

February 04, 2026
Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet Jamie Smith will head to Japan for a performance tour this Easter.


East Midlands

New march and hymn contest to fill gap in East Midlands

February 04, 2026
A brand new event will take on 13th June at the Braybrooke Brewery and Taproom, North Northamptonshire.


gLYN AND hLEN

Busy January enjoyment for Williams duo

February 04, 2026
Glyn and Helen Williams have enjoyed a busy start to 2026.


John Packer

Join the John Packer team

February 04, 2026
The leading specialist brass and woodwind retailers, is looking to recruit new members to join its growing team.


Welsh Open

Welsh Open confirms 14 band cross border line-up

February 04, 2026
The 2026 Welsh banding season will open with a great cross border entertainment battle at Newport's Riverfront Theatre.


NWBBA

New venue for NWBBA contest

February 04, 2026
One of the most popular contests in the North Werst finds a new home as entries are requested for the High Peak Contest.


Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

February 04, 2026
More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

February 04, 2026
Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

February 04, 2026
Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 04, 2026
More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.


Fodens

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay

February 03, 2026
Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.


Eiamjer

Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions

February 03, 2026
A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.




Fleetwood

Fleetwood back on demand

May 1 • You can enjoy all 32 performances from the recent Fleetwood Contest on demand


British Open

Live stream broadcast from Spring Festival

May 1 • All the action from the 104th British Open Spring Festival is to be live-stream broadcast this weekend.


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert draws confirmed

May 1 • The draws for the 2026 Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been confirmed after being made in Linz.


Spring Festival

Final preparations in place for Spring Festival

April 30 • Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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