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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


bbe bRASS band week

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


Heist

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


rooms4groups

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

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


Bearpark

Brown given green light at Bearpark & Esh

Gavin Borwn will become the new MD of the Bearpark & Esh Band.

June 20, 2025


Newport

Newport and Hackett reach last chord

A partnership that thrived over 13 years comes to an end at Newport Borough

June 20, 2025


Brass Monkeys

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


Wallace Collection

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

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


John Packer

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


BBE Awards

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 Music

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


Dobcross Youth

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

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 Brass

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


RNCM

New Doctoral head at RNCM

Dr Tom Atkinson has taken on the role of Head of Doctoral Programmes at the RNCM.

June 18, 2025


Flowers

Funeral details for Evie Dunger

Funeral details announced for talented young Kibworth flugel player.

June 17, 2025


Touch of brass radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves this weekend.

June 17, 2025


Schoonhoven

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


Tameside

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


whit Friday

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


Whit Friday

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


Whit Friday

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

Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions

It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.

June 13, 2025




nybbw

Welsh Youth reach out to nation on tour

June 20 • The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will head to Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport this year under the baton of Paul Holland.


bbe bRASS band week

Bands get ready for Brass Band Week

June 20 • There will be plenty of opportunities for bands to make a huge impression in the heart of their communities.


Heist

Belgians to go crazy for National titles

June 20 • 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.


rooms4groups

Junior Gift Drop offer from rooms4groups

June 20 • The hotel and travel specialists are offering extra help to groups with youngsters in their ranks.


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 21 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Ware Brass

June 20 • We are looking for an Eb Bass player to join our award winning Bass Section. Ware Brass is a well established 2nd Band who rehearse on a Monday night from 7:45 - 10pm at High Cross Village Hall, close to Ware, Herts.


Mereside Brass

June 16 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


Mereside Brass

June 16 • MERESIDE BRASS have a vacancy for a SOLO CORNET player maybe PRINCIPAL for the right player. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs, occasional contests & socials. Players of all ages & sections are welcome to visit or join us


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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