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BrookWRIGHT

BrookWright Music: Winter Lullaby (Karl Whelan)

A wonderful cornet or flugel solo to add to any festive programme.

October 28, 2026


Warwick

Young musicians enjoy Spa day

More and more young players are enjoying being part of the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band

October 28, 2026


Bedworth

Wright decision made for Bedworth Brass

The experienced Paul Wright has been appointed Musical Director of Bedworth Brass.

October 28, 2026


Innerleithen

Report & Results: 2026 Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest

There were plenty of great Gold Award performances to enjoy at the recent Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest.

October 28, 2026


Elgar Harper

Harper masterclass at EIBBSS

Philip Harper will lead a special on day conducting masterclass as part of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.

October 28, 2026


Christmas Character

Wright & Round: Carols with character

A quartet of Christmas crackers to add to any festive programme.

October 28, 2026


The British Open winners

Foden's stars lead East Anglian Training Day

Players from the British Open winners have helped inspire 75 delegates at the recent East Anglian Brass Training Day

October 28, 2026


Navigation

New Navigation lead secures pub future

The famous brass banding pub has new landlords.

October 28, 2026


Barringer

Lydbrook confirm Barringer appointment

Colonel David Barringer MVO MBE extends his link to Lydbrook Band as professional conductor.

October 28, 2026


Joe and Jamie

Podcast: The Joe and Jamie Show

Enjoy plenty of banding chat with Joe Murtagh and Jamie Duncan.

October 28, 2026


Aldbourne

Death of Lionel Barnes

The death has been announced of Aldbourne Band stalwart Lionel Barnes.

October 28, 2026


Eastbourne

Bandamonium set for Eastbourne in 2027

The popular festival will spearhead a new venture in Eastbourne in August 2027.

October 28, 2026


John Packer

The life of John Packer to be celebrated

There will be an opportunity to celebrate the life of the founder of John Packer Ltd.

October 28, 2026


Yorkshire Imps

Murphy becomes a new Imp

Cornet player Laura Murphy joins Yorkshire Imps.

October 28, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

October 28, 2026


Rochdale contest

Report & Results: 2026 Rochdale Contest

Own choice victories for Unite the Union, Dobcross Silver, Littleborough Brass and St. John's (Mossley) as Kidlington book their Spring Festival place.

October 25, 2026


udi

Report & Results: 2026 Dutch National Championships

Brass Band Schoonhoven reclaims National title as there are victories for Chr. Brass Band Excelsior, Brass Band De Bazuin B, Koperensemble de Waldsang and UDI Brass Band Oosternijkerk in Utrecht.

October 23, 2026


Black Dyke

Varley heads from Hammonds to Queensbury

Philip Varley joins Black Dyke Band on solo cornet from Yorkshire rivals.

October 23, 2026


Dutch National Championships

Countdown to Dutch National Championships

Go to our special live page of coverage from the 2026 Dutch National Championships which start at the TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht this afternoon.

October 21, 2026


Hands up

Audition call for Scottish Youth

Young players in Scotland are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

October 21, 2026


The Dutch Youth Band

Dutch Youth gains national support until 2029

The Dutch National Youth Brass Band will be supported by the NBK Foundation until 2029.

October 21, 2026


Tommy Tynan

Tynan launches online Tuba Shop

The Black Dyke Band tuba star has launched his online store that caters for all things low brass.

October 21, 2026


rncm

RNCM boosted by major investment in students

The Royal Northern College of Music's Early Career Development and Opportunities Programme gains significant funding input.

October 21, 2026


Elgar

High demand for EIBBSS places

Delegates have already signed up in numbers for the 2027 Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.

October 21, 2026


Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme on brass bands will be aired this Sunday.

October 21, 2026




Derwent Brass

Results: 2026 Wychavon Festival of Brass

November 1 • Derwent Brass leads the entertainment prize winners in Evesham, with section titles for Fulham Brass, Staines Brass, Avonbank (Evesham) and Arrow Valley Brass.


Maisie

Maisie — the globetrotting trombone virtuoso

November 1 • The remarkable musical life of the great Maisie Ringham-Wiggins is recalled in a book written by her son.


New Zealand

New Zealand youth shines in Christchurch

November 1 • Members of the New Zealand National Secondary Schools' Brass Band enjoyed their most recent course.


Riverside Youth

Riverside Youth enjoy television focus

November 1 • Members of Riverside Youth Band certainly enjoyed their moment in the television spotlight.


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Cambrian Brass

November 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band, whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or have moved to Aberystwyth for university.


Regent Brass

October 30 • Regent Brass (MD Alan Duguid) have a vacancy for Bass Trombone.. We are a friendly and progressive championship section band regularly promoting new music and actively pursues a varied performance schedule. .


Tintwistle Band

October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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