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Northern Trust

Smiles and positivity on inspirational Open Learning day

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

May 12, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Calling (Naomi Rebecca Hill)

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

May 12, 2026


RBC

RBC Open Day invite to students

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.

May 12, 2026


Clarence Adoo

Education accolade for Clarence Adoo Project

A remarkable project that transforms simulated practice for student nurses and future health care professionals has won a major industry award.

May 12, 2026


SEWBBA

Welsh bands ready for Treforest battles

There is an encouraging entry of bands for the South East Wales BBA Contest in Treforest.

May 12, 2026


John Gillam

John Gillam funeral arrangements

The funeral arrangements for the much respected former player and administrator have been announced.

May 12, 2026


Hold

BrookWright Music: He will hold me fast (Matt Merker arr. Noel Brooks)

A trombone trio with a difference to add to any concert programme.

May 12, 2026


TNB

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 20

More from the Brighouse duo with their individual look at the banding world.

May 12, 2026


Drogheda

Report & Results: 2026 IABCB Irish National Championships

Drogheda and INF Brass claim the brass band section titles at the recent Irish National Championships.

May 12, 2026


Nord

Report & Results: 2026 Aalborg Music Festival

Nordvestjysk Brass Band claims the 14th Aalborg title with section wins for Aalborg Post Orkester, Hjorring Brass Band and Kimbrer Garden

May 11, 2026


Paul Holland

Mayor's Medal honour for Holland

Flowers Band MD Paul Holland has been presented with The Mayor's Medal as an expression of the thanks and gratitude of the Citizens of Gloucester following the band's recent European title success.

May 11, 2026


Tonga

New commission celebrates Tongan history

A new test-piece work by Andrew Wainwright will receive its premiere at the Tonga Secondary School Brass Band Festival.

May 11, 2026


Tameside Whit Friday

Venues ready for Tameside Whit Friday visitors

11 venues will welcome performers and listeners alike later this month.

May 11, 2026


Kirsty Abbotts

Abbotts steps down from principal role at Hammonds

Kirsty Abbotts is to step down from the principal cornet seat at Hammonds Band.

May 11, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

More great brass band music to enjoy from downunder with presenter Lucas Burns.

May 11, 2026


NYGGB

National Youth Band opportunities

The National Youth Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint new trustees and a librarian to help strengthen the organisation's heritage and future.

May 08, 2026


Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets now on sale

Tickets for the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale.

May 08, 2026


Band Supplies

Summer deals to grab at Band Supplies

There are plenty of great deals to grab at Band Supplies on ex-demo and second hand instruments.

May 08, 2026


Emergency

BBE to host emergency planning webinar

Make sure you have plans in place to protest valuable musical and memorabilia assets if potential disaster strikes.

May 08, 2026


Wormald

Last chord approaches for Eagley and Wormald

The decade long musical partnership of Eagley Band and Chris Wormald will come to an end in July.

May 08, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 31

More brass band chat and opinions rom the North Walian trio.

May 08, 2026


Cory Alps

Cory to head to Alpine Festival

The Welsh champion will join up with BrassBand Bozen Uberetsch as part of the first Alps Brass Festival.

May 06, 2026


Sarah Baumann

BBE appoints Baumann to interim CEO role

Sarah Baumann has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Brass Bands England.

May 06, 2026


David Childs

Childs to provide recital and masterclass at Elgar International Festival of Brass

Details have been released of the recital and masterclass appearances of the euphonium virtuoso at the forthcoming event in Birmingham.

May 06, 2026


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




bbw

Brass Band World: May issue out now

May 16 • The latest issue of the magazine is now out — packed with a comprehensive look at the banding world.


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead to premiere new flugel concerto

May 16 • Imogen Whitehead will give the world premiere of a new flugel horn concerto by Gabriel Jackson as part of her residency at the Ryedale Festival this year.


Band Supplies

Brilliant finance deals from Band Supplies

May 16 • If its a Sterling euphonium or a Smith Watkins cornet you are looking for this Summer then make sure you get in touch with Band Supplies.


Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

May 15 • Hannah Plumridge is to become the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band as she ends a decade with Cory on a personal high.


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


Cambrian Brass

May 16 • We're always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining a friendly and supportive band, whether you're returning to banding or looking for a new challenge.


Delph Band

May 15 • We are seeking an enthusiastic and musically skilled Associate Conductor to lead and develop our band alongside our current Musical Director Phil Goodwin. . Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


Tintwistle Band

May 15 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled!. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle, under the baton of our superb MD, Jim Henson.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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