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Carys Wood

Cory welcome Carys

The talented young soprano cornet star Carys Wood will perform with Cory Band at the Welsh Regional Championships next month.

February 10, 2026


Aldbourne

West of England Area line-ups confirmed

75 bands will head to Torquay to compete for the West of England Regional titles.

February 10, 2026


Leyland Band

Leyland 80th anniversary to celebrate past and future

The Leyland Band will be marking 80 years of music making by celebrating its past and future over the next year.

February 10, 2026


Cumbria Youth Band

Cumbrian first in 30 years at Youth Championships

The Cumbria Youth Band will appear at the National Youth Championships this year — marking a return after 30 years for a band from the region.

February 10, 2026


UniBrass

UniBrass starts final countdown

The UniBrass Championships will take place in Newport this weekend.

February 10, 2026


Early Music

Early Music features again in Beverley

The 38th Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival returns in May with plenty of fantastic musical attractions.

February 10, 2026


Geo Moren

Death of Geo Pierre Moren

The death has been announced of one of the most influential and respected figures in the Swiss and European banding movements.

February 09, 2026


Torquay

Judges confirmed for West of England Area Championships

The judges who will make the all important decisions in Torquay have been announced.

February 09, 2026


Cross

Death of Andrew Hirst

The young father passed away following illness.

February 09, 2026


Leeds Best of Brass

Grimethorpe set for Pudsey Valentine's appearance

The unique brand of Grimethorpe brass band entertainment will be heard in Pudsey on Valentine's Day.

February 09, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.

February 09, 2026


radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great music at a new time from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges over the next two weeks.

February 09, 2026


eikanger

Report & Results: 2026 Norwegian National Championships

Eikanger Bjorsvik reclaims the Norwegian National title in Bergen as section victories go to Rong Brass, Agder Brass, Evanger Musikklag, Skeie Brass and Langhus Brass.

February 07, 2026


Norwegian Championships

Final musical touches being put in their Bergen place

80 will be putting their own-choice and set-work pieces under final scrutiny ahead of the Norwegian National Championships this weekend.

February 04, 2026


Jamie Smith

Smith looking forward to Japanese tour

Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet Jamie Smith will head to Japan for a performance tour this Easter.

February 04, 2026


East Midlands

New march and hymn contest to fill gap in East Midlands

A brand new event will take on 13th June at the Braybrooke Brewery and Taproom, North Northamptonshire.

February 04, 2026


gLYN AND hLEN

Busy January enjoyment for Williams duo

Glyn and Helen Williams have enjoyed a busy start to 2026.

February 04, 2026


John Packer

Join the John Packer team

The leading specialist brass and woodwind retailers, is looking to recruit new members to join its growing team.

February 04, 2026


Welsh Open

Welsh Open confirms 14 band cross border line-up

The 2026 Welsh banding season will open with a great cross border entertainment battle at Newport's Riverfront Theatre.

February 04, 2026


NWBBA

New venue for NWBBA contest

One of the most popular contests in the North Werst finds a new home as entries are requested for the High Peak Contest.

February 04, 2026


Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...

February 04, 2026


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.

February 04, 2026


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.

February 04, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.

February 04, 2026


Fodens

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay

Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.

February 03, 2026




Castell Beaumaris

Wright & Round: Castell Beaumaris (Andy Wareham)

February 16 • A new homage addition to the iconic castle marches of the great T.J. Powell from the pen of Andy Wareham.


Italian Brass BAND

New conducting talent supported in Rome

February 16 • The Italian Brass Band continues to help support its emerging brass band culture with its masterclass conducting series.


Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music offers weekend of Youth Brass tuition

February 15 • The RCM Youth Brass weekend will offer youngsters an invaluable opportunity of practical workshops and coaching this April.


testpice

Ellerby and Harper to lead on-line test-piece workshop

February 15 • Composers Martin Ellerby and Philip Harper will take the opportunity to talk about their Championship and Second Section set-works in a special free on-line workshop.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 15 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for a Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Tintwistle Band

February 15 • We need a 2nd baritone player to help complete our team. . We are competing in the second section midlands area next month, but due to illness now also need to fill this seat for the contest.. We enjoy a full calendar of concerts,contests,and social events.


Cambrian Brass

February 11 • We are an inclusive and hard-working brass band seeking a Percussionist on a project basis to join us for the Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships on Saturday 14 March. This is a great opportunity to perform as part of a focused and supportive team.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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