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Will Everitt

National Youth Band to explore jazzy enclosures

August 08, 2025
Will Everitt's explorations on a small jazz enclosure will bring a different feel to the music provided by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in London this weekend.


Kapitol

Albert Hall change followed consultation

August 08, 2025
Kapitol Promotions confirm that the decision to reverse the automatic qualification numbers to the Albert Hall Final came after engagement with stakeholders and National Forum.


bbss

Brass Band Summer School rounds off with Gala Concert

August 08, 2025
If you in Harrogate this evening, why not go along and enjoy the entertainment on offer from the delegates of the Brass Band Summer School.


WILLEBROEK

Record Academy recruits at Willebroek

August 08, 2025
The World and European Champion brings together a record number of delegates for its annual Academy course.


Get playing

Government announces extra money for music lessons

August 08, 2025
The Government's 'Building Creative Futures' aims to ensure children get opportunities to participate in the arts.


Linz

Euro hotels ready and waiting in Linz

August 08, 2025
The hotel booking specialists rooms4groups has a great line-up of European challengers of its own for Linz for you to choose from.


Nina Martin

Welsh landscape in centre of London

August 07, 2025
A musical taste of 'Betws-y-Coed' by young composer Nina Martin will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend at the Royal College of Music.


Denis Wick

Denis Wick Products Ltd sold

August 07, 2025
The iconic mouthpiece and brass accessory brand becomes part of the global Music Center SRL company.


Charles Groves Award

Tomorrow's Warriors claim today's Groves Award

August 07, 2025
The co-founders of the jazz development organisation Tomorrow's Warriors have been awarded the prestigious Sir Charles Groves' Prize.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe produce the bangers for sell out shows

August 07, 2025
The Skelmanthorpe Band brought a taste of 'Brasstonbury' to a brace of sell out audiences with a night of hits and energy.


Elland sILVER

Elland to host Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest

August 07, 2025
There is a great chance to showcase your talents in Elland later this year.


Cumbria Brass

Help build triangles in Cumbria

August 07, 2025
The Cumbria Brass Network is looking to connect with people to help boost youth recruitment for its bands.


rncm

Chamber support announced at RNCM

August 07, 2025
Five small ensembles will be supported by a new chamber music initiative at the RNCM in Manchester.


Sam Thackray

Nocturnal Dances on youthful show in heart of London

August 06, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase the trio of Young Composer Competition winners at the Royal College of Music this weekend.


Albert Hall

Albert Hall qualification reversed

August 06, 2025
The top four bands at this year's Championship Section National Final will gain an automatic invitation to the 2026 contest.


mANGER

King leads conducting trio at Manger

August 05, 2025
Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

August 05, 2025
Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.


Tredegar

Tredegar join the Rath pack

August 05, 2025
The trombone section of the Welsh Champion are now ambassadors for Rath Trombones.


Andrew Porter

Porter service at Wingates

August 05, 2025
Cpt Andrew Porter becomes the new Musical Consultant at Wingates Band.


Wessex Course

Wessex delight at packed out sections

August 05, 2025
Plenty of delegates and audience members enjoyed the music making on this year's Wessex Band Summer School.


BBE

Brass in Concert opportunity with BBE

August 05, 2025
There is a great opportunity to contribute to the delivery of this year's Brass in Concert event.


Wychavon

Wychavon nearly full...

August 05, 2025
There are a few spots to be filled for Championship Section bands with an eye on Spring Festival qualification.


Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy

August 05, 2025
The latest episode sees Sandy and Simon joined by John Gillam.


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

August 05, 2025
More great brass music brought to listeners across the world by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Geneva Black Dyke

Black Dyke partnership with Geneva comes to an end.

August 04, 2025
The five year sponsorship deal between the Yorkshire champion and the instrument manufacturer has come to an end.




Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


Sterling instruments

Sterling return at British Open Championship

September 6 • A well respected instrument brand will make a welcome return at the British Open this year.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


wantage silver band

September 6 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have vacancies for a Bb BASS PLAYER and THIRD CORNET to complete their line up. Plenty of great concerts from now until Christmas with the Welsh Open, L&SC Area, British Open Grand Shield and Whit Friday in 2026.


wantage silver band

September 6 • Positions vacant: wantage silver band: Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm.


Crewe Brass

September 5 • We are looking for FLUGEL player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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