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Flowers to take to Snape stage
The National Champion will perform as part of the prestigious 'Summer at Snape' series later this year.
June 10, 2025
PPP focus at Youth Fest
It will be a great day of relaxed participation, performance and progression at the BBE Youth Fest in North Finchley next month.
June 10, 2025
Strong line-up for Dutch Open
There is a strong line-up of concert and contest performers at the Dutch Open this weekend in Groningen.
June 10, 2025
Denis Wick boost to Hebden Bridge contest
The 'Best Instrumentalist' at the forthcoming March & Hymn Tune Contest will get a generous boost thanks to Denis Wick products.
June 10, 2025
Longridge delight at being out of date...
The 180th anniversary celebrations for Longridge Band could well be their 193rd thanks to a bit of historical research...
June 10, 2025
Paton's for brass at Renfrew Burgh
16 year old Ash Paton has been appointed Assistant Musical Director at Renfrew Burgh Band.
June 10, 2025
Further progress made on Todmorden Bandstand
More good news for the future of one of Yorkshire's most significant historic bandstands.
June 10, 2025
Gresswell takes baton at Dronfield
Simon Gresswell has been appointed the new MD at Dronfield Band.
June 09, 2025
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
