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Hawaii

Wright & Round: Hawaii Five-O (arr. Philip Harper)

Book 'em Danno! Relive the glories of one of the greatest television theme tunes of all time with a brilliant bit of surf up cops and robbers...

August 12, 2026


Brookwright

BrookWright Music Solo Comp closing date looms

There is still time to get your entries in for the BrookWright Music International Brass Solo Contest.

August 12, 2026


Gramercy

Gramercy success celebrated in USA

An inspirational 22nd Gramercy Band Camp has just come to an end in New York state.

August 12, 2026


Summer

Eikanger continues investment in youth development

The Norwegian National Champion has just held its 28th Feriespel Summer Course.

August 10, 2026


ISB

New sop lead at ISB

Oliver Ridley has become the new soprano player of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.

August 10, 2026


Trivergence

Trivergence set for Albert Hall appearance

Trombone stars Peter Moore, Mark Nightingale and Andy Wood plus friends will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall National Final in October.

August 08, 2026


IBBSS

Barringer delight at IBBSS success

A week of hard work, great music making and friendship in Swansea was a fitting celebration of the leading course's ethos.

August 08, 2026


Mark Vause

Vause takes baton at Pilling Silver

Mark Vause is the new MD of Pilling Silver Band as he returns to the North West.

August 08, 2026


Smith

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The duo discuss the benefits of an infusion of classical music in the banding veins in rehearsals and concerts.

August 08, 2026


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 24

The latest episode of chat and opinion is now out...

August 08, 2026


wobplay

Support boosts new Wobplay tenure

Nicki Tonge and Adam Goldsmith grateful for the continued support of global subscribers as World of Sound, World of Brass and wobplay look towards future.

August 06, 2026


NYBBWales

Orbital gets Welsh Youth launch

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will include Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in their ambitious summer course concerts repertoire.

August 06, 2026


UnIbRASS

Entries open for UniBrass Composition Competition

The 2027 UniBrass Foundation's Composition Competition is now open — with an Oxford feel theme.

August 06, 2026


Blackford

Orbital set for publishing take-off

The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.

August 05, 2026


BBSS

BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert

Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.

August 05, 2026


Fairlop Brass

Busy Fairlop help make brass on the grass pay

Fairlop Brass has been busy providing entertainment for good causes and great people.

August 05, 2026


DOODLES

Don't be late to get prepared

Doodles Mouthpiece replating services is reminding players to get that essential summer refurbishment done in time for the start of the second half of the contesting year.

August 05, 2026


John Wallace

Festival tribute to Wallace

The musical legacy of John Wallace CBE will be marked by the cooperation band and a host of leading Scottish ensembles as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.

August 05, 2026


Will Norman

Tredegar welcomes Norman return

Will Norman returns to the flugel horn seat at Tredegar Band.

August 05, 2026


Cerys

New flugel adds to Cory summer signings

Cerys Nicholson completes a hat-trick of signings at Welsh champion.

August 05, 2026


Ellie Watson

Social media boost for York Nationals

Ellie Watson will be on hand in York to help boost the social media profile of the competing bands and the event as a whole.

August 05, 2026


Leigh Baker

Baker steps down from Marsden role

Leigh Baker has stepped down from the MD role at Marsden Silver Prize Band as he looks to maintain busy musical balances.

August 05, 2026


pRINCIPALS

Principals in place for National Youth Band

The principal players have been placed in their leadership roles on the current National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.

August 04, 2026


Fulham Brass

Fulham look towards York

Fulham Band has been working with David Barringer and a host of tutors to prepare them for their York National Final appearance.

August 04, 2026


Jake Bartlett

Bartlett claims Mortimer Solo Award

Tuba player Jake Bartlett has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition on this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.

August 04, 2026




wright and round

Wright & Round: The Circle of Life (Elton John & Tim Rice arr. Philip Harper)

August 19 • One of the great Disney songs brought to 'life' by Philip Harper.


Vertommen

Vertommen takes on new role in Leuven

August 19 • Dr. Luc Vertommen becomes the new Head of Band Conducting at Luca School of Arts in Leuven.


Hinnerup

Rising Stars celebrate 10th anniversary in Hinnerup

August 19 • The 10th anniversary of the Hinnerup Gardens Summer School has just been celebrated in Denmark.


Buckley

The Wynne winning formula celebrated by Royal Buckley

August 19 • John Wynne's 60 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to Royal Buckley Band has been marked by the band.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Band are looking for a percussionist, ideally tune although the ability to play an anvil is an absolute must! We play exciting music with lots of percussion so there's plenty to keep you occupied.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band are looking for brass and percussion players to join their new concert band who will be making music for the good folk in London, without the pressure of contesting.


Marconi Brass

August 15 • We are looking for a cornet to join our friendly, ambitious second section band under the baton of our Musical Director, Jonathan Crowhurst. Based in Rochester, Kent, we rehearse on a Monday evening at Holcombe Hockey Club, 19:45-21:30.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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