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Friary

Stewart steps down after 20 years of trom service at Friary

May 15, 2026
The vastly experienced Ian Stewart has decided to call time on his playing with Friary Brass.


Dutch Open

Dutch Open welcomes competitors

May 15, 2026
The Dutch Open will feature 16 bands with their own-choice programmes in Groningen next month.


CalderPips

Hush Hush! CalderPips launches flugel mute

May 15, 2026
The mute manufacturer has added to its multi-coloured range with a new flugel horn addition.


Youth Championships

Youth Champs set for Birmingham return

May 15, 2026
The National Youth Championships will return to King Edward's School in Birmingham next year.


Amersham

Amersham welcomes new principal lead

May 15, 2026
Nick Mott has become the new principal cornet at Amersham Band.


Riverdance

Wright & Round: Riverdance (Whelan arr. Farr)

May 15, 2026
Why not get back into that Eurovision feel in your concerts with a classic bit of foot tapping joy.


Guildhall

Extraordinary talent displayed by Guildhall prize winners

May 15, 2026
There was plenty of emerging brass and percussion talent on show at the recent Guildhall School of Music Young Artists' Competition.


Volunteers

Nominate your Unsung Hero for BBE Award

May 15, 2026
If you have an brilliant volunteer associated with your band, make sure you nominate them for a well deserved award from Brass Bands England.


BBW

New website link for Brass Band World magazine

May 15, 2026
You can now enjoy more from the leading publication on its new website domain.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 15, 2026
More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — from Flowers and Cory to Grimethorpe Colliery and Eikanger


Grimnethorpe

Smith steps down from Grimethorpe principal role

May 13, 2026
Jamie Smith ends his second tenure as principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band continues its mission statement

May 13, 2026
A strengthening of a long term collaboration is helping the Italian Brass Band with its artistic vision.


Whit Friday

Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

May 12, 2026
There is sure to be plenty of keen battles for the prize money of offer in Tameside on Whit Friday as contest details are released.


Melvin White

White honoured by Palace appearance

May 12, 2026
Conductor Melvin White was honoured by an invitation to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the banding movement.


Northern Trust

Smiles and positivity on inspirational Open Learning day

May 12, 2026
The recent Northern Regional Brass Band Trust Open Learning Day proved to be a great success.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Calling (Naomi Rebecca Hill)

May 12, 2026
The award winning composition is an ideal addition to any concert or entertainment contest programme.


RBC

RBC Open Day invite to students

May 12, 2026
If you are considering studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, then an Open Day next month will give you all the details and inspiration you need.


Clarence Adoo

Education accolade for Clarence Adoo Project

May 12, 2026
A remarkable project that transforms simulated practice for student nurses and future health care professionals has won a major industry award.


SEWBBA

Welsh bands ready for Treforest battles

May 12, 2026
There is an encouraging entry of bands for the South East Wales BBA Contest in Treforest.


John Gillam

John Gillam funeral arrangements

May 12, 2026
The funeral arrangements for the much respected former player and administrator have been announced.


Hold

BrookWright Music: He will hold me fast (Matt Merker arr. Noel Brooks)

May 12, 2026
A trombone trio with a difference to add to any concert programme.


TNB

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 20

May 12, 2026
More from the Brighouse duo with their individual look at the banding world.


Drogheda

Report & Results: 2026 IABCB Irish National Championships

May 12, 2026
Drogheda and INF Brass claim the brass band section titles at the recent Irish National Championships.


Nord

Report & Results: 2026 Aalborg Music Festival

May 11, 2026
Nordvestjysk Brass Band claims the 14th Aalborg title with section wins for Aalborg Post Orkester, Hjorring Brass Band and Kimbrer Garden


Paul Holland

Mayor's Medal honour for Holland

May 11, 2026
Flowers Band MD Paul Holland has been presented with The Mayor's Medal as an expression of the thanks and gratitude of the Citizens of Gloucester following the band's recent European title success.




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.


wITHINGTON

Withington bows out with a Russian flourish

June 15 • The musical partnership between Allan Withington and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band came to an end in France with a memorable musical flourish.


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


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


Tintwistle Band

June 15 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled!. As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


Cambrian Brass

June 14 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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