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Prestige cornet

Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield

March 06, 2026
Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.


Mossley Band

Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley

March 06, 2026
If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...


Huddersfield

Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield

March 06, 2026
There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.


Perth Concert Hall

Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers

March 06, 2026
There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.


Civic Hall

Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action

March 06, 2026
The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.


Eikanger

Eikanger prepare for female tributes

March 06, 2026
The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.


Andrew Porter

Porter set for Friary leadership

March 06, 2026
Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)

March 06, 2026
A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead's Classical Life

March 05, 2026
The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.


New Zealand

Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals

March 05, 2026
Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.


Dutch Nationals

Spirit of Life to be heard in Utrecht

March 05, 2026
A new arrangement by Philip Harper of a wind band gem by Meindert Boekel will test the bands in the Third Division of the Dutch National Championships this year.


Wales

Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn Hall

March 05, 2026
35 bands will compete to be crowned Welsh Champions in Swansea later this month.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

March 05, 2026
A broadcast dedicated to works written by female composers to mark International Women's Day on March 8th


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 04, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Red Admiral

Red Admiral changes Entertainment date

March 04, 2026
The popular contest day has been changed to the 27th September.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Power of Love (Philip Harper)

March 04, 2026
Hit the flux capacitor and head back to 1985 for a cracking concert closer...


Japanese Championships

Report & Result: 2026 National Brass Band Ensemble Championship of Japan

March 04, 2026
There were further encouraging signs of ensemble development in Japan at the recent national Championships.


Hauts de France

Results: 2026 French National Championships

March 04, 2026
Hauts de France Brass Band are crowned Kings of France for the seventh time in a row in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, with division title going to Les Coniques Brass Band, Brass Band de La Gorgue and Le Ch'ti Brass.


First Old Boys

Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Brass in Concert

March 04, 2026
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment in Fivemiletown, with section success for CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass


ODBBA

Report & Results: 2026 ODBBA Winter Contest

March 04, 2026
Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing their Area preparations


Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

March 02, 2026
There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.


Blackpool

Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

March 01, 2026
Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.


rooms4groups

rooms4groups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28, 2026
The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28, 2026
The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Elgar International Festival

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire set to welcome Elgar International Festival of Brass

February 28, 2026
Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke Band, Flowers, Foden's and David Childs headline the musical attractions for a day of the very best brass band music making in June.




Fleetwood

Fleetwood back on demand

May 1 • You can enjoy all 32 performances from the recent Fleetwood Contest on demand


British Open

Live stream broadcast from Spring Festival

May 1 • All the action from the 104th British Open Spring Festival is to be live-stream broadcast this weekend.


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert draws confirmed

May 1 • The draws for the 2026 Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been confirmed after being made in Linz.


Spring Festival

Final preparations in place for Spring Festival

April 30 • Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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