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Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

October 28, 2025
Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28, 2025
Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28, 2025
Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Tredeagr Band

New addition to Tredegar tuba team

October 28, 2025
Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.


Colorado

Youth Brass weekend opportunities in Colorado

October 28, 2025
Colorado Brass will lead a special 'Youth Brass Weekend' for college and High School students.


Katie Smith

New addition to LSO trumpet section

October 28, 2025
Katie Smith follows in her father's footsteps to join the London Symphony Orchestra.


The band

Warm Warwick welcome as youth enjoy RAF tuba visit

October 28, 2025
Player on the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Band enjoyed plenty of great music making and insight into the life of a RAF musician.


Broders

Annan Town to defend their entertainment borders in Jedburgh

October 27, 2025
15 bands will compete at the Borders Entertainment Contest in Jedburgh this weekend.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

October 27, 2025
Music linked to Remembrance Day is brought to us by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge


Wychavon

Final line-up of Wychavon entertainers announced

October 27, 2025
There will be full day of brass band entertainment and plenty of prizes on offer in Evesham this weekend.


Danish Champions

Danish bands ready for National challenges

October 27, 2025
The Danish National Championships take place in Aarhus this weekend with titles up for grabs.


lbba

Report & Results: 2025 LBBA Contest

October 27, 2025
Derwent Brass leads the prize winners in the battles of Bosworth with section victories claimed by East of England Co-op, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Thrapston Town and Moulton 77.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters with John Wallace

October 26, 2025
John Wallace in conversion with composer Errollyn Wallen — talking all things brass and brass bands.


Blackboard

Petition set up to protect Music Service provision in Dumfries & Galloway

October 26, 2025
The provision of an instrumental music service is under potential threat in Scotland as a local authority looks to make budget cuts.


Bedworth

Midlands announces judges for 2026 Area Championships.

October 26, 2025
The panel of judges tasked with picking the qualifiers in Bedworth next March have been announced.


Mouthpiece

Help required for embouchure research

October 26, 2025
Brass players are being asked to help a study into identifying potential factors that contribute to embouchure-related health concerns.


Gregson

Gregson's vision set for Radio 3

October 26, 2025
Edward Gregson's latest CD of music featuring Ross Knight performing his 'Tuba Concerto' will be featured on Radio 3 this week.


Teacher

Former conductor barred from teaching profession

October 26, 2025
Matthew Hindle has been barred from teaching after a disciplinary panel and the Secretary of State find that he fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession.


Dundee Instrumental

Dedication marked by awards in Dundee

October 26, 2025
The outstanding service to Dundee Instrumental Band and the wider banding movement in Scotland has been marked with richly deserved accolades.


Daniel Hohm

Hohm from Home

October 26, 2025
The Hammonds euph star Daniel Hohm returns to Germany next month to lead a free brace of euphonium workshops and concert.


First Nowell

BrookWright Music: The First Nowell (Trad arr. Barrie Gott)

October 26, 2025
Be the first to get the Nowell message in your concert pads in time for Christmas.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 17

October 26, 2025
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an entertaining interview with trombone virtuoso Brett Baker.


Amersham

Jackson joins Amersham for free swing in London

October 24, 2025
If you are anywhere near Regent Hall in London this evening and want to enjoy a free night of swing and big band bangers then make sure you get along...


Marshall

Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

October 24, 2025
Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2

October 23, 2025
The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.




whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

December 13 • Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11 • Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11 • Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11 • Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Epping Forest Band

December 14 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Petworth Town Band

December 9 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with an inspirational MD Paula Streeter. Concerts are planned for next year and we would welcome you to join us


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 9 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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