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Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 11, 2025
More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.


BBE

Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England

December 10, 2025
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.


Albert

New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum

December 10, 2025
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.


Purcell

Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition

December 09, 2025
Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

December 09, 2025
The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.


Knapton

Knapton takes Towcester lead

December 09, 2025
The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.


Carys Wood

Trumpet student in royal spotlight

December 09, 2025
Royal Academy of Music trumpet student Carys Wood recently performed at the annual Princess of Wales Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.


Cleethorpes

Harper to step down from Cleethorpes

December 09, 2025
The 10 year musical partnership between Brian Harper and Cleethorpes Band will reach its final chord at the 2026 Area Championships.


Bandamonium

Bandamonium appoints new trustee

December 09, 2025
Gregor Spence from the Flowers Band has been appointed a trustee of the Bandamonium organisation.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 20

December 09, 2025
The latest episode sees the Brass Monkeys chat to Craig Roberts.


nybbgb

NYBBGB Conductor finalists announced

December 05, 2025
The quartet of conductors looking to claim the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductors' Competition title have been confirmed.


Music

4BR Review — Episode 12

December 05, 2025
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss if we are starting to see a change in the music being performed at at major contests, concerts and on recordings.


Thurcroft Welfare

Thurcroft honour stalwart trio

December 04, 2025
Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.


Purcell Brass

Purcell Brass Experience aims to inspire the next generation of performers

December 04, 2025
The UK's oldest specialist music school has announced the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience — and its free.


Delph

It's going to be a Whit Friday Christmas

December 04, 2025
A new Whit Friday venture will be heard in Delph this Christmas — and all with a festive difference.


Friary Brass

Friary players help ITV viewers win Christmas

December 04, 2025
An ensemble from Friary Brass have played their part in helping viewers of 'Loose Women' and 'This Morning' win some spectacular Christmas prizes.


Ron Westacott

Ron Westacott funeral arrangements confirmed

December 03, 2025
The funeral of Ron Westacott will take place later this month.


mUSIC

Uncertain funding future for Music & Dance Scheme students

December 03, 2025
Funding for over 2,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in many of the UKs leading musical schools and institutions is yet to be confirmed beyond the current academic year.


Tom

Memories recalled as Hutchinson takes final Cory bow

December 03, 2025
16 years of excellence and artistry were recalled as Tom Hutchinson took his final bow as principal cornet of Cory Band.


Pemberton

Final chord reached for Watkins at Pemberton

December 03, 2025
The two year musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has come to an end.


bRIGHOUSE

Lomas farewell at Brighouse

December 03, 2025
The British Open champion has bid a fond farewell to their bass trombone player Stephen Lomas.


Realms

BrookWright Music: From the Realms (arr. Jonathan Mead)

December 03, 2025
A wonderful festive solo for with a touch of French magic.


Whitburn

Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Youth Championships

December 03, 2025
There was a wonderful day of music making for the next generation of Scottish talent in Perth last weekend.


Thomas Pearse

Tragic death of Lydbrook player

December 03, 2025
The Lydbrook Band is mourning the passing of their young euphonium player Thomas Pearse.


David Nicholson

Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington

December 03, 2025
David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.




British Open

Result: 2026 Spring Festival — Senior Cup

May 2 • Kirkintilloch claims the Senior Cup honours as Rainford, Tongwynlais Temperance and East London Brass join them in the Grand Shield in 2027.


2026 Spring Festival

Result: 2026 Spring Festival — Senior Trophy

May 2 • Sandhurst Silver claims the Senior Trophy honours as Sovereign Brass, Unite Scotland Kinneil and Yorkshire Imperial are also promoted to the Senior Cup.


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.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Wellington Silver Band (Somerset)

May 2 • Bb Basses. With Colin Dance now appointed as our MD and our other Bb Bass leaving due to work commitments, we have openings for two Bb basses. We are a friendly community (4th section?) band with a variety of gigs including our own Proms in the Park.


Wellington Silver Band (Somerset)

May 2 • Tuned Percussionist. We are looking for a tuned percussionist to join our friendly community (4th section?) band. We have a variety of gigs including our own Proms in the park, charity concerts, fetes, (maybe contesting). Other brass players welcome.


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.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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