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Radio: Touch of Brass
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves
June 09, 2025
Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration
The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.
June 08, 2025
Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern
There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern
June 07, 2025
Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace
Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.
June 07, 2025
New band to be formed in Aberystwyth
Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.
June 07, 2025
Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull
Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.
June 07, 2025
AoBBA link up Kapitol for Cheltenham
There will be the opportunity to find out more about all things adjudicating at the Cheltenham National Finals later this year.
June 07, 2025
BrookWright Music: Dawn Emerges (Naomi Hill)
A new flugel solo from the pen of a talented young composer.
June 07, 2025
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
The latest episode of the Radio 3 series will be broadcast this weekend.
June 07, 2025
All Stars help Air Ambulance Charity
A recent concert organised by baritone player Keith Muggeridge raised money for a life saving charity close to his heart.
June 07, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 9
The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by tuba player Martin Bassett-Rhodes.
June 07, 2025
Gray to take baton at Gramercy Brass Orchestra
Russell Gray will be the guest conductor at this year's Gramercy Brass Orchestra Band Camp.
June 07, 2025
Mark Carter funeral details announced
The funeral arrangements for the respected owner of the Mr Tuba business have been announced.
June 07, 2025
World Rankings — June update
Eikanger-Bjørsvik hits the high note topping the World Rankings after Spring shake-up.
June 07, 2025
New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again
The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.
June 06, 2025
High demand for premium tickets for British Open
Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.
June 05, 2025
Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday
The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...
June 05, 2025
2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed
From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.
June 04, 2025
Enjoy Spring Festival highlights
The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.
June 04, 2025
Exciting Antipodean challenges for NZ Nationals
There is an encouraging outlook for the New Zealand Championships in Christchurch next month.
June 04, 2025
Thornton and Barton set to inspire Childrens Band
Dr David Thornton and guest soloist Lewis Barton will lead the musical attractions at the NYBBGB Childrens' Band Summer Concert in August.
June 04, 2025
Open Day invite at RBC
If you want to find out more about the music and brass band courses at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire then book your place at its Open Day — and bring your instrument.
June 04, 2025
New Zealand looks for new test-piece works
New Zealand composers can now submit works for consideration for the 2026 National Championships.
June 04, 2025
New BandSafe lead for BBE
Neil Roberts will now lead Brass Band England's BandSafe's training in his role as Safeguarding Manager.
June 04, 2025
Lovatt to Pack a punch with Hollywood Hits in Harrogate
Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack is to head to Harrogate with its new 'Brass Hits Hollywood' show.
June 04, 2025
