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Bandido

Wright & Round: El Bandido Basso (Philip Harper)

March 14, 2026
Time to make sure your baddie bass player has their moment in the concert spotlight


Youth

Podcast: BBE Brass Band podcast

March 14, 2026
Presenter Sarah Baumann is joined by Deirdre Waller-Box to explore how young people can shape the future of brass banding, with insights from emerging musicians, educators and youth leaders.


NYBBGB

Free Open Day for next generation of National Youth players

March 13, 2026
If you are aged 12 to 18 and want to find out more about what being on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is all about — then get along to their special Open Day this April.


Moore

RPS Awards to Moore, Wilson and Lloyd

March 13, 2026
Trombone virtuoso Peter Moore, conductor John Wilson and trumpeter Matilda Lloyd are amongst the prize winners at the annual Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in London.


Brass bands

BBE to spearhead campaign for brass band UNESCO recognition

March 12, 2026
Brass Bands England is hoping that people will help support the campaign to to get brass banding added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.


ConsTest

ConsTest line-up confirmed as tickets go on sale

March 12, 2026
18 bands will showcase their own-choice selections at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this year.


TR Direct

Insurance queries answered in Torquay

March 12, 2026
T&R Direct Insurance Services will be in Torquay to answer questions, check policies and offer expert advice — so come along and say hello and you could win an iPad too...


West of England

Bond replaces Baker in Torquay box

March 12, 2026
Due to illness Christopher Bond will replace Leigh Baker to adjudicate at the West of England Regional Championships.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Around the Campfire (Philip Harper)

March 12, 2026
A magnificent bit of Cory Brass in Concert magic to add to your concert programmes.


Preview

Tredegar to lead Welsh Regional test piece preview

March 12, 2026
The defending Welsh champion Tredegar will be joined by Parc & Dare, Crosskeys and Mid Rhondda for a special Area test piece preview in Tonyrefail on Friday evening.


Granite City

A Granite portrait of the Art of Banding...

March 12, 2026
The Art of Banding duo of Liz and Katy spent a great visit to the Scottish Championships in Perth where they were welcomed with open arms.


Katy Jones

ITA Award for Jones

March 12, 2026
Katy Jones is the 2026 winner of the prestigious ITA Award.


Linz

European Soloist Competition finalists announced

March 12, 2026
19 performers will head to Linz to try and win the 10th European Soloist title.


Moore and Lloyd

Positive Times for banding in the media

March 11, 2026
The highly respected chief music critic of The Times has added to the recent positive flow of news about the banding world and its performers.


Whit Friday

Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday details announced

March 11, 2026
There will be 11 venues to visit for players, supporters and visitors alike as the greatest free show one earth welcomes the bands yet again.


Higgins

Hepworth ambition embraces Higgins Concerto Grosso

March 11, 2026
The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champions will join forces with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of Gavin Higgins' imposing 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' in Huddersfield next month.


Brangwyn Hall

Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn tests

March 11, 2026
35 bands will compete at the Welsh Regional Championships — and its a 11.00am start each day in Swansea.


west of England

Last touches being put in place for Torquay

March 11, 2026
There is sure to be a great weekend of contesting in Torquay this weekend as the West of England Regional Championships take place.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 11, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — this week with a sprinkling of something a little Irish in flavour...


Dutch National

Necessity of Renewal for Dutch Nationals

March 11, 2026
A new work by Dutch composer Dennis Hazenoot will test the Second Division bands at the Dutch National Championships.


David Morton

Morton set for National role with Stavanger

March 11, 2026
David Morton will direct Stavanger Band at the 2027 Norwegian National Championships.


Witton Albion

New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery

March 11, 2026
The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.


John Wilson

Zone One ready for Wilson Area challenge

March 11, 2026
Zone One Brass is looking forward to their Area title assault under the baton of John Wilson.


Brassettes

Brassettes launch Assist International Women's Day event.

March 11, 2026
The Brassettes Scratch Band played their part in the success of the Assist International Women's Day in Stockton.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Committee issues Third Section statement

March 08, 2026
The Yorkshire Regional Championship Committee has clarified the reason behind the delay in the announcement of the Third Section results in Huddersfield.




RAH

MPs vote against Albert Hall ticket proposals

June 16 • A Private Members Bill to amend the constitution of the charity that runs the Royal Albert Hall and its long held ticketing policy has been defeated in Parliament amid accusations of "outrageous profiteering".


pocast

4BR Review: Episode 19

June 15 • Join Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas on Wednesday 17th June at 7.00pm for the latest live broadcast 4BR Review.


Thoresby

Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune

June 15 • Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.


Newstead

Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 15 • Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Harrogate Band

June 15 • After a fantastic result at the Wetherby Drovers Contest, The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete the team. Rehearsals Weds 8pm with occasional Sundays at our own bandroom with great transport links


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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