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A Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

November 26, 2025


Review

4BR Review — Episode 11

Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas

November 23, 2025


Swiss Nationals

Swiss set to celebrate 50th contest anniversary

The Swiss National Championships will reach a significant milestone this year in Lucerne with new works set to test the 60 competing bands.

November 23, 2025


sewbba

Results: 2025 SEWBBA Tonyrefail Festival

There was a welcome return of contesting action in South Wales as bands took to the stage in Tonyrefail.

November 23, 2025


Perth

Result: 2025 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

Unite Scotland Kinneil claims victory in Perth.

November 22, 2025


NYBBGB

NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants

The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.

November 22, 2025


BBSS

New era for Brass Band Summer School

Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is to be the new home of the Brass Band Summer School as it prepares for 40th anniversary.

November 22, 2025


BBE insurance

Tailored insurance for BBE members

Brass Band England is offering the opportunity for its member bands to enjoy bespoke insurance for people, instruments and assets.

November 22, 2025


Jackfield

Stevens takes lead at Jackfield

The experienced Craig Stevens becomes the new MD at Jackfield Band

November 22, 2025


Chiswick

Chamber artists to raise funds for Chiswick Brass Festival

A special free afternoon of music making will help raise funds for the Chiswick Brass Festival.

November 22, 2025


Perth

Competitors ready for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

20 bands will take to the stage at Perth Concert Hall this weekend.

November 21, 2025


David Childs

Childs set for RNCM honour

David Childs is to become a RNCM Associate Member in acknowledgement of his personal achievements in the world of music and learning.

November 21, 2025


Musicians

Brass band connections strengthened at Worshipful Company of Musicians

Alun Hughes and Mark Bromley take leading roles at the Worshipful Company of Musicians as Louise Renshaw's remarkable contribution is marked at installation ceremony.

November 21, 2025


Italian Brass Band

Roman talent shines with Italian Brass Band

Rising brass stars are being promoted with the help of the pioneering work of the Italian Brass Band.

November 21, 2025


Purcell school

Marathon concert set to boost Purcell funds

A 24 hour long concert will help raise bursary funds for pupils at Purcell School.

November 21, 2025


Fountain City

Welcome addition to Fountain City family

A new ensemble aimed at adults with wishing to return to banding has been launched by Fountain City Band in the USA.

November 21, 2025


Gregson

Swiss connection for Gregson

Edward Gregson has just returned from a masterclass trip to work with students at the Bern University of the Arts.

November 21, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 19

More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent

November 20, 2025


The Wallace Collection

Invisible plaudits for Wallace cooperation

Brass in Concert Champion has also been gaining plaudits for its 'invisible' musical partnership with the Wallace Collection.

November 20, 2025


Peter Fraser

Peter Fraser MBE funeral details confirmed

The funeral of the respected Scottish banding figure will take place later this month.

November 20, 2025


Michael Dodd

Dodd takes lead at Wakefield

Michael Dodd takes the baton at Wakefield Metropolitan to carry on musical legacy of his great friend Duncan Beckley.

November 20, 2025


National Youth Championships

Full house line-up for National Youth Championships

It will be a full capacity National Youth Championships event in Birmingham next year as all spots are snapped up in record time.

November 20, 2025


Cory

Cory tribute to Hutchinson

Philip Harper and Cory Band thank Tom Hutchinson for his incredible tenure as principal cornet as they prepare for final concert appearance together.

November 20, 2025


Hammonds

Hammonds welcome Cox to Pudsey finishing line

The fund-raising radio presenter was welcomed to the 'Pudsey to Pudsey' finishing line by the sound of Hammonds Band.

November 20, 2025


Tredegar

Tredegar's Brass Odyssey to be published

A major contemporary work by composer Robin Stevens is set to be published following the Welsh champion's new recording.

November 20, 2025




Friary

Result: 2025 Wessex BBA Contest

December 2 • Friary made it a double to celebrate in Wessex.


Willebroek

Results: 2025 Belgian National Championships

December 2 • Brassband Willebroek claims a hat-trick of National titles with Festival Brass heading to Linz with them next year.


milnrow

Result: 2025 Scottish Open

November 30 • Milnrow retains their cross border title in Perth.


swiss

Results: 2025 Swiss National Championships

November 30 • Valaisia Brass Band are champions again as BML Talents, Brass Band Kirchenmusik Fluhli, MG Konkordia Aedermannsdorf, MG Ufhusen and Hinterlander Jugend Brass Band claim the National titles in Lucerne.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band

December 2 • Haverhill Silver Band seeks an Eb bass player to join us for the areas and beyond. This is your chance to join East Anglia's premier brass band and compete at the Senior Cup and Whit Friday, as well as performing in great concerts throughout the year!


Haverhill Silver Band

December 2 • Haverhill Silver Band seeks a flugel player to join us for the areas and beyond. This is your chance to join East Anglia's premier brass band and compete at the Senior Cup and Whit Friday, as well as performing in great concerts throughout the year!


Chinnor Silver

December 1 • Having secured promotion to the 1st section from January our Christmas wish is for a Bb BASS and PERCUSSION players to join us.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom.. Good but realistic book of concerts and contests planned.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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