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Brighouse

Brighouse to close Best of Brass series

The British Open champion will provide the final concert of the annual Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.

May 06, 2026


Abbey Brass

Youth focus for Abbey Brass

Abbey Brass will be looking to connect with a youthful audience in a new initiative.

May 06, 2026


Cumbria Brass

Drum & Brass Festival returns with packed weekend of music

The two day festival aims to reach out to audiences in Cumbria and beyond.

May 06, 2026


BrookWrightKing

BrookWright Music: King (Brenton Broadstock)

Major trombone concertino work inspired by Prof David King.

May 06, 2026


Roger Wilson

New music lead at Arts Council Wales

The experienced Roger Wilson has been appointed as the new Head of Music at Arts Council Wales.

May 06, 2026


Film

Film project funding available through BBE

A trio of film funding opportunities are available through Brass Bands England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

May 06, 2026


jURASSIC pARK

Wright & Round: John Williams Music — Jurassic Park

A great film score addition to any concert programme.

May 06, 2026


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The second part of the adjudication debate as the duo delve into their postbag of listener's opinions.

May 06, 2026


bANDSTAND

Radio: Bandstand

More brass band music to enjoy from downunder with Lucas Burns

May 06, 2026


Italy

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

May 06, 2026


Spring Festival

Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers

If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.

May 05, 2026


podcast

4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus

Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.

May 05, 2026


jOHN gILLAM

Death of John Gillam

The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.

May 04, 2026


British Open

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield

Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.

May 03, 2026


British Open

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Cup

Kirkintilloch claims the Senior Cup honours as Rainford, Tongwynlais Temperance and East London Brass join them in the Grand Shield in 2027.

May 02, 2026


2026 Spring Festival

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Trophy

Sandhurst Silver claims the Senior Trophy honours as Sovereign Brass, Unite Scotland Kinneil and Yorkshire Imperial are also promoted to the Senior Cup.

May 02, 2026


Fleetwood

Fleetwood back on demand

You can enjoy all 32 performances from the recent Fleetwood Contest on demand

May 01, 2026


British Open

Live stream broadcast from Spring Festival

All the action from the 104th British Open Spring Festival is to be live-stream broadcast this weekend.

May 01, 2026


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert draws confirmed

The draws for the 2026 Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been confirmed after being made in Linz.

May 01, 2026


Spring Festival

Final preparations in place for Spring Festival

Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.

April 30, 2026


Spring Festival

Run event reminder for Spring Festival

Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend

April 29, 2026


Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.

April 29, 2026


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.

April 29, 2026


Saggers

Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration

A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.

April 29, 2026


Enduring Faith

BrookWright Music: Enduring Faith (Andrew Wainwright)

A work exploring hope, resilience, and conviction to add to any concert programme.

April 29, 2026




Melvin White

White honoured by Palace appearance

May 12 • Conductor Melvin White was honoured by an invitation to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the banding movement.


Northern Trust

Smiles and positivity on inspirational Open Learning day

May 12 • The recent Northern Regional Brass Band Trust Open Learning Day proved to be a great success.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Calling (Naomi Rebecca Hill)

May 12 • The award winning composition is an ideal addition to any concert or entertainment contest programme.


RBC

RBC Open Day invite to students

May 12 • If you are considering studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, then an Open Day next month will give you all the details and inspiration you need.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join us as we head into an exciting period for the band.Good and varied diary ahead.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (so none of that tedious setting up and down)


Hathern Band

May 10 • Due to University placement we require a Bb Bass player- we are a First Section band based at our own band room in the village of Hathern LE12 5LJ Leicestershire (between M1 Jcts 23 & 24) and close to Lougborough and Nottingham Universities


Newstead Brass

May 10 • Newstead Brass are on the lookout for a talented 2nd BARITONE player to join our ambitious and hardworking Nottinghamshire-based Championship Section band.. A rare chance to become part of an ambitious brass band striving for even greater success together.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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