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Edward Gregson

The composer's viewpoint

October 10, 2025
Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.


Swiss

What's your National knowledge like?

October 10, 2025
The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.


4BR Preview

Review the 4BR Review — Episode 9

October 10, 2025
You can enjoy the 4BR preview of the 2025 National Championships as well as the spotlight on the latest CD releases — all on repeat.


Brassed Off

Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph

October 10, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.


aLBERT

Nothing pointless about National winners...

October 10, 2025
In a strange quirk of coincidence, the National Championship knowledge of the general public came under quiz scrutiny just days before the event...


Brabbins

Brabbins in Kensington

October 10, 2025
The orchestral conductor didn't want to miss the chance to connect with the brass band movement in Adelaide — with a visit to conduct the Kensington & Norwood Band in rehearsal.


Running shoes

Bright set for half marathon challenge

October 10, 2025
Stamford Brass conductor Julian Bright will be pounding the roads at the Great Eastern Half Marathon to raise funds for two causes close to his heart.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 16

October 10, 2025
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent.


Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 09, 2025
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 09, 2025
Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 09, 2025
Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 09, 2025
The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


BBW

Brass Band World magazine: October edition

October 09, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.


Gregson

Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve

October 08, 2025
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.


World of Brass

Cory and Baker CD brace launched

October 08, 2025
The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.


4BR Preview

4BR Review — Episode 9

October 07, 2025
Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.


the cooperation band

Half century mark for cooperation players

October 07, 2025
Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.


Hindmarsh

Heaton spotlight on Radio 3

October 07, 2025
The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

October 07, 2025
The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.


Hands

Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge

October 07, 2025
Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.


Moore and Vollam

Moore and Vollam lead BTS Award winners

October 07, 2025
Peter Moore and Helen Vollam are leading award winners with the British Trombone Society.


Women Composer

Women Composers Brass Directory launched

October 07, 2025
A new directory of women composers and their works has been launched by media content creator Liv Richardson.


BrassinCncert

Tickets approach sell out at Brass in Concert

October 07, 2025
There are not many tickets left for the 48th Brass in Concert Championship — so be quick if you want to bag your seat in Gateshead.


BrookWright Manger

BrookWright Music: Young Artists Series — Away in a Manger (arr. Kenneth Downie)

October 07, 2025
Christmas is coming and so is this perfect piece of festive music making for soloists.


Tom Davoren

Davoren claims leading US Wind Band award

October 07, 2025
Welsh composer Tom Davoren has joined an illustrious list of winners of the prestigious Ostwald Composition Award.




Money

Irish musicians to benefit from financial support

October 23 • 'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.


Brass Band Willebroek

European contenders ready for Willebroek challenge

October 23 • 55 players from seven European countries will look to claim titles at the Willebroek Solo Contest.


Ben Haemhouts

Leadership schedule keeps Haemhouts in business

October 23 • The Chairperson of the EBBA Music Commission brings musical insight to the business community.


Glyn Williams

RBC students inspired by Williams

October 23 • The brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have enjoyed an inspirational visit from euphonium legend Glyn Williams.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Bratton Community Brass Bands

October 23 • POSITION: MUSICAL DIRECTOR. . Bratton Silver Band is currently 3rd Section National Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026.. . From January 2026 we are seeking a passionate, inspiring, and creative MD to lead us into 2026


Chinnor Silver

October 22 • We are looking for Eb/Bb Bass and Percussion players to join us.. 1st section from January which followed a finals appearance.. Good but realistic book of contests and concerts.. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom..


East London Brass

October 20 • Due to relocation, following on from our appearance at the national finals at the Albert Hall, qualification to the Senior Cup and winning the LSC Area, ELB are looking for a first class TROMBONE player to join our friendly and ambitious band.


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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