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Young composers inspired by Shipping Forecast

Two talented young composers have won the 'New Sailing Sounds' national competition with works inspired by the famous BBC Shipping Forecast.

June 28, 2025


ALEX

Police pay tribute to Armed Forces

The South Wales Police Band has played its part in the annual Weymouth Armed Force Festival.

June 28, 2025


Brass BANSD nOERTHERN iRELAND

New National Youth Band to be formed in Northern Ireland

Brass Bands Northern Ireland announce intention to form a National Youth Brass Band.

June 27, 2025


NYBBGB

Next generation to provide last chord to Radio 3 series

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be featured as part of the final episode of Radio 3's 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel'.

June 27, 2025


Band Supplies

Band Supplies: Summer Deals

There are plenty of great Summer deals to bag from Band Supplies...

June 27, 2025


Churcher

Churcher music heralds start of Glastonbury Festival

Camborne Band MD Gareth Churcher has provided the music to kick start the iconic Glastonbury Festival.

June 27, 2025


Wardle Academy

Wardle to carry on community work

The musical journey of Wardle Community Band is set to carry on for years to come...

June 27, 2025


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Fading Signals (Lucy Green)

The 2025 UniBrass Composition Competition winning entry is now available from BookWright Music.

June 27, 2025


Riverside Youth

The best band mum in Scotland...

The remarkable Gillian Reid continues to inspire future generations of young players...

June 27, 2025


Tredeagr

Welcome return for Tredegar stalwart

Welsh champion welcomes back their longest serving member.

June 27, 2025


LancasterUniversity

Lancaster students enjoy 'cheese' with Wallace

There was a very special person listening to the students of University of Lancaster Music Society at the recent Whit Friday contests.

June 27, 2025


BBE

Treasurer role to fill at Brass Bands England

There is a role to be filled for a motivated and dynamic individual at Brass Bands England.

June 27, 2025


Ben Goldscheider

Goldscheider set for Spitalfields Festival recital

The French Horn star will perform works spanning 225 years — old and brand new as apart of the Spitalfields Festival next month.

June 27, 2025


Broxburn

Farren to lead Broxburn & Livingston

Caroline Farren is the new MD at Broxburn & Livingston Band.

June 27, 2025


Massed

Elland Silver to mark 175th anniversary

A new work by composer Nick Brocklehurst will help the Elland Silver Band mark its 175th anniversary.

June 27, 2025


West Midlands

West Midlands Police celebrate success and spirit

Awards that celebrated the success of accomplishments on and off the contest stage were marked by the West Midlands Police Band.

June 27, 2025


Friary

All the King's Men...

Players from Friary Brass have played their part in the King's Birthday Parade and Armed Forces Week.

June 27, 2025


Perthshire Brass

Perthshire quintet honoured by SBBA accolades

Five members of Perthshire Brass have been honoured with Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association.

June 27, 2025


Blossom Hill cards

End of term gifts from Blossom Hill

There are some great musical gifts that are just pitched perfectly to thank the inspirational musical teachers out there.

June 27, 2025


British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.

June 23, 2025


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title

June 23, 2025


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.

June 23, 2025


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.

June 23, 2025


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth add to their Whit Friday successes with a march and hymn tune victory at Morley.

June 23, 2025


Bathgate

Report & Result: 2025 Brass at Beamish

Bathgate leads the Scottish raiders to claim the march and hymn tune at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.

June 23, 2025




Bolton Crown Court

Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust

July 2 • Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.


tIPS

BBE announces partnership with donations platform

July 2 • Brass Band England member bands can benefit from an easy way to gain cashless donations.


Mead in Japan

No fatigue for touring Mead

July 2 • Steven Mead has just return from tours of Japan and Australia with China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to come.


Wainstone Cup

Sextet after big money at Dr Martin contest

July 2 • Six bands will look to claim a large slice of prize money at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest this weekend in Yarm.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Hathersage Band

July 2 • FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Linthwaite Band

July 1 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with various engagements throughout the year, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable) and are keen to fill the position. Please see contact details below.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Principal Cornet. . Would you like to be a part of the process to lead & shape the future of the band? Newport Borough Brass Band are looking for a dynamic Principal Cornet player to lead the team.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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