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ISB

Evans to become new Bandmaster at ISB

Jonathan Evans will follow in the footsteps of Dr Stephen Cobb as the new Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.

November 26, 2025


Philip Harper

Harper to head to USA in 2026

The Cory MD will direct Chicago Brass Band at the North American Brass Band Championships.

November 26, 2025


Begium

Belgian contenders prepare for National challenges

18 bands will head to Heist-op-den-Berg this weekend for the 2025 Belgian National Championships.

November 26, 2025


Kerkrade

World Cup draws made...

The global battles for WMC titles in Kerkrade have been made.

November 26, 2025


That

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 12

The Brighouse brace are back with their viewpoints and opinions of the latest going-ons in the banding world — the coop to coffins and more.

November 26, 2025


Fodens

Foden's welcome percussion addition

Ollie Jackson joins the percussion ranks at Foden's Band

November 26, 2025


Granite City

Granite enjoy 175th anniversary celebrations

Music, history and well deserved awards were on offer at Granite City's recent 175th anniversary concert.

November 26, 2025


Sam Hairsine

Hairsine tenure at Fulham comes to an end

The musical partnership between MD Sam Hairsine and Fulham Brass has ended after two seasons together.

November 26, 2025


Gregson

Gregson's vision helped by chart success

Edward Gregson's latest CD release has already made its mark on the Classical Music charts.

November 26, 2025


Fodens

Early Area success for Foden's

Over 100 performers have already benefitted from some early Area test-piece insight and help from Foden's Band players.

November 26, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Jingle Bells Forever (Pierpont/Sousa/Smith arr. Lythaby)

A festive favourite with pinch of Sousa march magic for Christmas.

November 26, 2025


Petition

Petition aims to stop potential music services cut

An on-line petition has now been submitted to try and stop cuts to instrumental music services in Dumfries & Galloway.

November 26, 2025


Lydbrook

Report & Results: 2025 GBBA Contest

Lydbrook head an impressive contest day of music making in Gloucestershire.

November 26, 2025


Newstead

Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

Newstead Brass led the prize-winners in South Normanton with section wins for Hucknall & Linby MC, Hathern, Long Eaton Silver and Swinton & District Excelsior.

November 26, 2025


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




Ron Westacott

Ron Westacott funeral arrangements confirmed

December 3 • The funeral of Ron Westacott will take place later this month.


mUSIC

Uncertain funding future for Music & Dance Scheme students

December 3 • Funding for over 2,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in many of the UKs leading musical schools and institutions is yet to be confirmed beyond the current academic year.


Tom

Memories recalled as Hutchinson takes final Cory bow

December 3 • 16 years of excellence and artistry were recalled as Tom Hutchinson took his final bow as principal cornet of Cory Band.


Pemberton

Final chord reached for Watkins at Pemberton

December 3 • The two year musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has come to an end.


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.


Dr Brett Baker

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
Marketing Lead, Denis Wick & Alliance Products; Artist at Michael Rath Instruments


               

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