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Dutch Open

Big bands and brass bands to provide entertainment at Dutch Open

There will be plenty of great entertainment on offer on stage at the Dutch Open next month.

May 21, 2026


Spring Festival

Feedback to bring significant changes to Spring Festival

The Mortimer family has responded to the feedback from the recent Spring Festival contests in Birmingham as concerns and complaints have been addressed.

May 20, 2026


UniBrass Band Camp

Time to sign up for Band Camp

If you want to enjoy the UniBrass Band Camp experience this year then there is still time to sign up.

May 19, 2026


Bradwell Silver

Bradwell to celebrate 125th anniversary with special premieres

Two newly commissioned works by composers Alan Fernie and Joe Galuszka will help Bradwell Silver Band celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend.

May 19, 2026


nybbgb

75 youngsters to enjoy expert NYBBGB audition help

75 young players will enjoy expert tuition help at a trio of 'Ready to Shine' skills workshops later this month with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

May 19, 2026


Silk Brass

Silk ties cut after 11 inspired years

The long standing musical partnership between Silk Brass and MD, Tony Wyatt has reached its last chord.

May 19, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Grand Union Waltz (Dr Liz Lane)

A gentle reminder of the wonderful waltz pace on board a narrow boat.

May 19, 2026


4BR

4BR Review — live on Wednesday night

Join Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how brass bands and what we do is perceived by the wider musical world, and what they believe must be done to reinvigorate our artistic vision.

May 19, 2026


Blaeanon

Results: 2026 SEWBBA Treforest Festival

Parc & Dare lead the way in Treforest with section wins for Markham & District, Penclawdd Brass and Gwaun Cae Gurwen and a great display of next generation talent.

May 19, 2026


Flowers

Parliamentary praise for Flowers

As they prepare for a busy brace of concert appearances, the achievements of the new European Champion have been noted in Parliament.

May 19, 2026


Felling Band

Report & Result: 2026 DCBBA Picnic in the Park

Felling provides the perfect picnic entertainment in Durham.

May 19, 2026


Brass in Concert

New adjudication system being considered for Brass in Concert

Adjudication rankings of equal value to be considered in potential revamp of judging at the Brass in Concert Championships later this year.

May 17, 2026


winter and Storheim

Norwegian brass band talent spotlighted for Maestro direction

Eline Storheim and Samuel Winter have been chosen to be part of a two year conducting course.

May 17, 2026


wobplay

New releases set for Wobplay

New CD releases from Black Dyke Band, Birmingham Citadel and Bone-afide alongside the Elgar International Festival will soon be able to be enjoyed on the digital platform.

May 17, 2026


Lostock

Tynan departs at Lostock Hall

The brief but successful musical partnership between Lostock Hall Band and conductor Tommy Tynan has come to an end.

May 17, 2026


radio

People are in tuning in for classical music

The latest quarterly RAJAR figures have just been released with over 6 million people enjoying classical music output each week.

May 16, 2026


bbw

Brass Band World: May issue out now

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

May 16, 2026


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead to premiere new flugel concerto

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.

May 16, 2026


Band Supplies

Brilliant finance deals from Band Supplies

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.

May 16, 2026


Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

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

May 15, 2026


Time to Shine

Still time to shine with NYBBGB

There are still a few places to sign up in London, Manchester and Birmingham to help you with your audition skills — and its all free.

May 15, 2026


Elgar

Marzella-Wheeler to lead Elgar International Brass Band Winter School

The MD of the Brass in Concert champion will lead the delegates at this year's Elgar International Brass Band Winter School.

May 15, 2026


North Shore

New Zealand journal reflects on National success

The success of the recent National Championships in Wellington forms the bulk of the current issue of 'Mouthpiece' — the on-line journal of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand.

May 15, 2026


Tredegar

Tredegar add to perc team

Callum Hathaway is the latest percussion signing for Tredegar.

May 15, 2026


Dean Redfern

Redfern takes baton at Hade Edge

The experienced Dean Redfern has become the new MD at Hade Edge Band

May 15, 2026




Tameside

Tameside ready to welcome Whit Friday visitors

May 28 • Tameside will offer a warm welcome to competitors and visitors alike for their Whit Friday contests.


wHIT fRIDAY

Saddleworth set for Whit Friday

May 28 • Brighouse & Rastrick defend their title on what promises to be a packed day of great march entertainment in the sun.


tRANSCEND

National Youth Orchestra set to transcend with summer concerts

May 28 • Thomas Ades will lead the National Youth Orchestra this summer with an intoxicating world of sound, energy, transformation — and free tickets for teenagers.


Brabbins

Brabbins takes quartet chair at Royal College of Music

May 28 • Martyn Brabbins is to become Personal Chair in Conducting at the Royal College of Music.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Otley Brass Association

May 26 • Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a new member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our MD, Martyn Beecham.


Otley Brass Association

May 26 • Front Row Cornet: . Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a new member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our MD, Martyn Beecham..


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

May 25 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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