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Band Supplies

Band Supplies has Area ready instruments to go....

January 22, 2026
If its the perfect instrument you are looking for to boost your Area chances, then Band Supplies may well have the perfect Besson choice for you...


NAMM

John Packer leads UK brands at NAMM

January 22, 2026
The John Packer stable of instruments is making its mark on the American market place at the huge NAMM Trade festival in California.


Philip Sparke

Music of the Spheres chosen as British Open set work

January 22, 2026
Philip Sparke's iconic test-piece will be the challenge for the bands to meet at the 2026 British Open Championship.


Cobb

Cobb celebration to be recorded for broadcast

January 22, 2026
The sold out 'Stephen Cobb 50' concert at Regent Hall this weekend will be recorded and set for broadcast withing 24 hours.


Festival Brass Band

Festival trio to lead Belgian challenges

January 22, 2026
Guy Audenaert, Russell Gray and Richard Marshall will lead the competition challenges of Belgian National, European and World title contenders.


Brighouse troms

New Brighouse trom team ready for RNCM debut

January 22, 2026
The British Open champion will field their new trombone section at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival this weekend.


Marsden Band

Marsden support from banding community

January 22, 2026
Musical and financial support has been forthcoming from the banding movement to help Marsden Silver Band recover from flood disaster.


Perth Concert Hall

Scottish Championship judges announced

January 22, 2026
The adjudication teams and schedule for the Scottish Championship in Perth in March have been confirmed.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 22, 2026
A new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 14

January 22, 2026
More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing for Chris and Tom...


Voigt

Voigt brings the sound of the horn to new audiences

January 21, 2026
German tenor horn player Anabel Voigt is making her mark with recordings and performances.


Cope

4BR Wednesday interview with Clare Cope

January 21, 2026
4BR talks to the award winning composer ahead of the world premiere of his work, 'The Green Chapel' at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Nailsworth

Final chord ahead for Adachi and Nailsworth

January 21, 2026
The successful six year partnership between Nailsworth Silver Band and Musical Director Anri Adachi will come to an end at the West of England Regional Championships.


Norway

80 bands line-up for Norwegian titles

January 21, 2026
There will be two days packed with musical action in Bergen next month at the Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

Regional erratas added

January 21, 2026
Bands have been reminded to keep an eye out for the list of errata on the 2026 Area test-pieces, as First Section amendment noted.


Cumbria Brass network

Cumbria Brass Network to meet in person

January 21, 2026
In a great new step, the Cumbria Brass Network will meet in person to help support its aims and ambitions — so please go along and and add to the progress already made.


aobba

Adjudicators host AGM with test-piece examinations

January 21, 2026
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators recently held its Annual General Meeting with training and examination of professional development and test-pieces on the agenda.


Cory Awards

Cory look back and forward after awards night

January 21, 2026
Cory will head to the RNCM International Brass Band Festival after awards night celebrations.


Haverhill

Experienced brace adds to Haverhill strength

January 21, 2026
Two experienced performers add to the contest line-up of Haverhill Silver Band


Daniel Fardon

New Composer Head at Purcell School

January 21, 2026
Dr Daniel Fardon has been appointed Head of Composition and Contemporary Music at The Purcell School.


Crofton

Perrin on the rise with Crofton Silver

January 21, 2026
Gary Perrin hopes to lead Crofton Silver to success following his appointment as Musical Director of the Yorkshire band.


UniBrass

UniBrass draws the attractions

January 21, 2026
The draws and the entertainment before and after the results have been announced by the UniBrass Foundation for its championships in Newport next month.


Freckleton

Freckleton looks forward to top section return

January 21, 2026
A new MD and plenty of new signings holds promise for an exciting and successful year for the newly promoted North West band.


Bradwell

125th celebrations for Bradwell

January 21, 2026
Echoes of the past drive the future development of the band based in one of the UKs newest cities.


Fleetwood Contest

Capacity reached for Fleetwood Contest

January 21, 2026
The return of the popular North West contest has seen demand meet supply for a place on stage at the Marine Theatre.




Civic Hall

Result: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships Second Section

March 15 • Harborough Band claims the last Midlands title on offer for this year as they are joined in York by Leicestershire Co-op.


markham

Results: 2026 Welsh Regional Championships

March 14 • Cory reclaims the Welsh title as Parc & Dare, Markham & District, City of Cardiff (M2) and Gwaun Cae Gurwen claim section honours.


Pendennis

Results: 2026 West of England Regional Championships

March 14 • Flowers reclaim Area title with section wins for Lympstone, Lanner & District, St Pinnock and Pendennis Brass in Torquay


Shine

Ready to shine? NYBBGB offer audition skills workshops

March 14 • There are a trio of FREE audition skills workshops on offer from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain to help young player's skills sets.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester.. . . Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a BBb BASS player.. . . We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Linthwaite Band

March 14 • We are a welcoming 4th section contesting Band with a vacancy for a kit player. Our calendar is filling up with various contests and engagements to fulfil through the year.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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