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West Midlands

West Midlands Police celebrate success and spirit

June 27, 2025
Awards that celebrated the success of accomplishments on and off the contest stage were marked by the West Midlands Police Band.


Friary

All the King's Men...

June 27, 2025
Players from Friary Brass have played their part in the King's Birthday Parade and Armed Forces Week.


Perthshire Brass

Perthshire quintet honoured by SBBA accolades

June 27, 2025
Five members of Perthshire Brass have been honoured with Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Blossom Hill cards

End of term gifts from Blossom Hill

June 27, 2025
There are some great musical gifts that are just pitched perfectly to thank the inspirational musical teachers out there.


British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23, 2025
Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23, 2025
Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23, 2025
Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23, 2025
Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23, 2025
Hepworth add to their Whit Friday successes with a march and hymn tune victory at Morley.


Bathgate

Report & Result: 2025 Brass at Beamish

June 23, 2025
Bathgate leads the Scottish raiders to claim the march and hymn tune at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.


EasingtonColliery Band

And the award for the best band gig in the world this year goes to...

June 22, 2025
Your will hard pressed to find anyone topping the reception gained by the recent performances of Easington Colliery Band...


Allan Withington

Withington prepares to beat time

June 22, 2025
Delegates will soon be heading to West Yorkshire to beat time with Allan Withington.


Black Dyke Band

From the Archives: Black Dyke Band on The Open University

June 22, 2025
You can once enjoy an academic insight into the development of Black Dyke Mills Band and the banding movement — courtesy of The Open University and Prof Trevor Herbert.


Martin Green

Green keynote to be heard at BBE Conference

June 22, 2025
The forthright voice of composer and artist Martin Green will be heard giving the keynote speech at BBE's Conference later this year — one with an accent on youth.


Mnozil

Mnozil Brass set for biggest ever UK audience

June 22, 2025
Symphony Hall in Birmingham is getting close top capacity for the 30th anniversary celebrations of Mnozil Brass this coming weekend.


Brass banding with Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel — Episode 9

June 22, 2025
More explorations into the musical world of brass bands with Hannah Peel on Radio 3


Carole Ednie

Tredegar welcomes new baritone signing

June 22, 2025
Carole Ednie makes the move from Scotland to Wales to join Welsh champions from the cooperation band.


Dave Farmer

Farmer's half century gains deserved spotlight award

June 22, 2025
Dave Farmer's 50 years of outstanding commitment and service to the banding movement has been recognised by the South West Brass Band Association.


Brass Band World

Brass Band World magazine: May/June edition out now

June 22, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 20, 2025
More music to enjoy over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


nybbw

Welsh Youth reach out to nation on tour

June 20, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will head to Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport this year under the baton of Paul Holland.


bbe bRASS band week

Bands get ready for Brass Band Week

June 20, 2025
There will be plenty of opportunities for bands to make a huge impression in the heart of their communities.


Heist

Belgians to go crazy for National titles

June 20, 2025
Thierry Deleruyelle's Parisian homage leads works by Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen, Andrew Wainwright and Stan Nieuwenhuis to test bands at the Belgian National Championships later this year.


rooms4groups

Junior Gift Drop offer from rooms4groups

June 20, 2025
The hotel and travel specialists are offering extra help to groups with youngsters in their ranks.


Bugle

Bugle ready for 99th and 100th contests

June 20, 2025
The famous West of England Bandsmens' Festival in Bugle announces details of this and next year's events.




GUS Bugle

Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 21 • The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.


Queensbury

Last chord for Lewis at Queensbury Music Centre

June 21 • The double Yorkshire Area title winner thanks MD Chris Lewis after he decides to step down from conducting role.


Frank Mathison

Death of Frank Mathison

June 21 • The death has been announced of the former bass trombone player of the London Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Foden's

Foden's and friends...

June 21 • The North West Area champion was joined by six friendly bands for a great evening of community music making.


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


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


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.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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