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Welsh Youth reach out to nation on tour
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will head to Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport this year under the baton of Paul Holland.
June 20, 2025
Bands get ready for Brass Band Week
There will be plenty of opportunities for bands to make a huge impression in the heart of their communities.
June 20, 2025
Belgians to go crazy for National titles
Thierry Deleruyelle's Parisian homage leads works by Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen, Andrew Wainwright and Stan Nieuwenhuis to test bands at the Belgian National Championships later this year.
June 20, 2025
Junior Gift Drop offer from rooms4groups
The hotel and travel specialists are offering extra help to groups with youngsters in their ranks.
June 20, 2025
Bugle ready for 99th and 100th contests
The famous West of England Bandsmens' Festival in Bugle announces details of this and next year's events.
June 20, 2025
Brown given green light at Bearpark & Esh
Gavin Borwn will become the new MD of the Bearpark & Esh Band.
June 20, 2025
Newport and Hackett reach last chord
A partnership that thrived over 13 years comes to an end at Newport Borough
June 20, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 10
The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by former Northop cornet player Bernie Thelwell.
June 20, 2025
Release trio to mark Wallace Collection 40th anniversary
Three new download albums are released to mark the ongoing musical endeavours of the renowed brass ensemble.
June 19, 2025
Foden's siblings in Harmony in Hanley
The Foden's senior and youth ensembles will join with vocal forces for a concert in Hanley.
June 19, 2025
Royal appointment for Hanson
Rob Hanson, the MD of John Packer Instruments was at Windsor Castle to mark the company's Award success.
June 18, 2025
Short lists announced for BBE Awards
The short list nominations for 2025 Brass Band England Awards have been released — with you able to vote on the 'Project of the Year'.
June 18, 2025
BrookWright acquisition adds to music portfolio
Music by Dr Keith Wilkinson will become more readily available as four new publishing catalogues are absorbed by BrookWright Music.
June 18, 2025
King's Birthday Honour for Dobcross stalwart
Susan Crook, the Chairperson and founding member of Dobcross Youth Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List.
June 18, 2025
Uppermill reach new Whit Friday heights
Uppermill Band certainly enjoyed their Whit Friday contesting day, with prizes to back up the fun...
June 18, 2025
Friary employ wow factor to help raise Church funds
Friary Brass made its popular concert visit to help raise funds for a local church.
June 18, 2025
New Doctoral head at RNCM
Dr Tom Atkinson has taken on the role of Head of Doctoral Programmes at the RNCM.
June 18, 2025
Funeral details for Evie Dunger
Funeral details announced for talented young Kibworth flugel player.
June 17, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves this weekend.
June 17, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Dutch Open
Brass Band Schoonhoven claim the Championship title in Groningen as 1st Old Boys claim a historic victory and Brass Band Schoonhoven B make it a Dutch double.
June 16, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Tameside Whit Friday
Foden's led by Michael Fowles maintain their grip on the Whit Friday honours as the Sandbach red wall remains firmly in place in Tameside.
June 14, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday
Garry Cutt and Brighouse & Rastrick claim the Whit Friday honours and a little bit of history in Saddleworth.
June 14, 2025
Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day
Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.
June 13, 2025
Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests
There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.
June 13, 2025
Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions
It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.
June 13, 2025
