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Report & Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain
There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.
March 29, 2026
Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships
If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.
March 28, 2026
Withington returns to Grimethorpe
Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.
March 28, 2026
Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up
Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.
March 28, 2026
Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion
It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.
March 28, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.
March 28, 2026
Wobplay highlights added
You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.
March 28, 2026
New principal at Yorkshire Champion
Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.
March 28, 2026
Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute
A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.
March 28, 2026
Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame
Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.
March 28, 2026
BrookWright Music: Odyssey Variations (Kevin Norbury)
A major work based on a European test-piece from the pen of Kevin Norbury.
March 28, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 28
A look back at the Welsh Area Championships with views, interviews and opinions.
March 28, 2026
Wright & Round: Macchia (Philip Harper)
A wonderful lyrical euphonium with the scent of Sardinia to add to your concert programmes.
March 28, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.
March 28, 2026
Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1
Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...
March 26, 2026
BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)
A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.
March 26, 2026
Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...
March 26, 2026
Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth
The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.
March 26, 2026
Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships
The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.
March 26, 2026
Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert
The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.
March 25, 2026
Dutch National Championship headed by Sparke
'Perihelion: Closer to the Sun' will test the top section bands at this year's Dutch National Championships.
March 25, 2026
Glover fits Sterling relaunch
Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.
March 25, 2026
Morton takes Desford baton
David Morton is set to strengthen ties with National Champion by becoming Musical Director.
March 25, 2026
Enjoy ConsTest action on NXTOD
You can enjoy a packed day of own-choice test-piece action from the ConsTest contest thanks to NXTOD.
March 25, 2026
Hammonds ready for Best of Brass appearance
The Hammonds Band are next up at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
March 25, 2026
