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Milton Keynes

Key appointment at Milton Keynes for 2025 season

February 20, 2025
Milton Keynes Brass has welcomed the arrival of the experienced trio of Neil Brownless, Ben Smith and John Kinsella.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 20, 2025
There is a great programme to enjoy with Martin Upfold this weekend.


Works

Transitions and dualities to test European contenders

February 19, 2025
EBBA has released further details of the works by Norwegian composers Fredrick Schjelderup and Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen that will face the bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections in Stavanger.


Works

EBBA provide details of Euro Youth Championship test-pieces

February 19, 2025
Works inspired by the Nordic landscape and activities will challenge the competitors at the European Youth Championships in Stavanger.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast: Episode 2

February 17, 2025
The second episode is now out with at look at what has been, and what is going on in the banding world.


French National Championship

Results: 2025 French National Championships

February 17, 2025
Haut-de-France claims a fifth consecutive French National title in Metz, with section wins for Brass Band De Gones, Brass Band Musicalis Algrange, Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud and Brass Band Brassaventure.


Marsden Silver

Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

February 17, 2025
Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.


uNIbrass

Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships

February 16, 2025
The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff


Ebbw Valley

Report & Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship

February 16, 2025
Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport.


RNCM

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts to enjoy on Wobplay

February 15, 2025
The concerts from Foden's, Athena Brass and Tredegar can now be enjoyed in full on the Wobplay media planform.


Angela Westcott

Death of Angela Westacott

February 15, 2025
The Welsh brass banding community will share in their support of the family and friends of Tylorstown player Angela Westacott at the Welsh Open contest in Newport.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Live and Let Die (McCartney arr. Nathan Deverill)

February 15, 2025
Time to take you back to Roger Moore and Wings in their prime with this cracking bit of James Bond theme music


BBNI

Soloists and ensembles on show in Belfast

February 15, 2025
If you are anywhere near Paton Halls in Belfast then pop in and enjoy the BBNI Solo and Ensembles competition.


Dalmellington

Dalmellington looks to attract next generation with Come and Try day

February 15, 2025
The Dalmellington Band will be opening the free doors to its Brass Academy to attract the next generation of young playing talent.


Yorkshire

54 bands to battle for Yorkshire Area honours

February 15, 2025
The line-up of bands has been announced for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield.


Les Neish

Neish enjoys Argentine connection

February 14, 2025
Les Neish has just returned from a low brass trip to the tubas of Argentina.


Forum

UK Leading Bands Forum commits to carrying its voice forward

February 14, 2025
A year from its formation the UKLBF has 100% commitment in place to get its voice heard in cooperation with decision makers.


bROOKwRIGHT mUSIC

BrookWright Music: Jupiter from 'The Planets' (Holst arr. Andrew Wainwright)

February 14, 2025
A new 10-piece arrangement of Holst's 'Bringer of Jollity' cleverly arranged by Andrew Wainwright.


Neythen

Rotary recital for young baritone star

February 14, 2025
12 year old Neythen Powell-Jones will be enjoying a busy banding and solo weekend next month.


Durahm

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 14, 2025
40 bands will head to Durham for the North of England Regional Championships next month as organisers reveal adjudication teams.


Welsh Open

Welsh Open entertainment draw

February 13, 2025
13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.


Denis Wick

Death of Denis Wick

February 13, 2025
The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.


4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12, 2025
The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

February 12, 2025
James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.


yOUTH cHAMP

Judges announced for Youth Championships

February 12, 2025
There will be plenty of youthful talent as well as experience with the judges in Hull in March with Zoe Wright, Sam Wynne, Jamie Smith, Thomas Dunne, Alan Duguid, Ashley Dixon and Chris Houlding.




ebba

30th anniversary of EBBA marked in countdown to Stavanger

April 30 • The European Brass Band Association was formed 30 years ago today.


David Childs

Sold out signs ready for Childs Euphonium world premiere

April 30 • There are just a few tickets left if you want to hear the world premiere of James Macmillan's 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' euphonium concerto played by David Childs in Cardiff.


uk Forum

UKLBF reiterates collective agreement on banding issues

April 30 • The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.


Elgar

Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass

April 30 • The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Andover Town Band

April 30 • Andover Town Band are looking for new or returning players to join our numbers. We are specifically looking for SOP and FLUGEL players but we would also welcome all players to help rebuild and strengthen the band.


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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