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Get ready to enjoy the European experience with Wobplay

There will be day after day of fantastic coverage from the 2026 European Championships thanks to World of Brass and wobplay. So why not just sign up, relax and enjoy...

April 22, 2026


Adams

Adams link with Percussi Aeris duo

Scottish duo Paula O'Malley and Chris Flynn have become Adams artists as company strengthens links to banding world.

April 22, 2026


BBE Brass Band Week

Brass Band Week and Proms in Playground campaigns launched

There are fantastic opportunities to reach out to new audiences as part of Brass Band England's Summer initiatives.

April 22, 2026


Livestream

Spring Festival and Open streaming details confirmed

You can now sign up ahead of the 104th British Open Spring Festival to ensure you don't miss a single note of the action.

April 22, 2026


Lopez

Death of VIctor Eloy Lopez

The death has been announced of the Malaga Brass Band conductor, VIctor Eloy Lopez

April 22, 2026


Brookright

BrookWright Music links with Bandford Music in new distribution agreement

Two emerging publishers join forces to add to global impact.

April 22, 2026


Eagey Band

King's Award for Eagley

The Eagley Band Band has been presented with a King's Award.

April 22, 2026


Yorkshire Imps

Imps enjoy boundary busting with musical explorations

Yorkshire Imperial Band has been making exciting musical connections to reach out to new audiences.

April 22, 2026


Frank Rothwell

Rothwell set for film red carpet

A film about the remarkable Frank Rothwell OBE will be aired this weekend.

April 22, 2026


Jackson

Wright & Round: Music from Michael Jackson (arr. Philip Harper)

Two great hits from Michael Jackson, brilliantly brought to life by Philip Harper.

April 22, 2026


BrassLT

Report & Result: 2026 Lithuanian Wind Orchestra Championship

LT Brass warms up for Linz with domestic honours at wind festival championship.

April 21, 2026


bbc pROMS

Black Dyke Band to perform at BBC Proms

The Queensbury band to be joined by guest soloist David Childs for a 'Brass Prom' performance showcasing their virtuosity and versatility.

April 21, 2026


John Wallace CBE

Wallace to be remembered as a Force of Nature

Tullis Russell Band will pay a lasting tribute to the late great John Wallace CBE with the commissioning of a brand new work from the pen of Paul Lovatt-Cooper.

April 21, 2026


gbba

Full day of brass band entertainment on offer in Lydney

The popular GBBA Festival of Brass returns with a packed day of brass band entertainment in heart of the Forest of Dean.

April 21, 2026


Fife

Bands get ready for Fife challenge

10 bands will compete to become Fife Brass Band Festival champions in Dunfermline this weekend.

April 21, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

April 21, 2026


Bandstand

Brass band bandstand smiles at risk...

A fully refurbished Grade II listed bandstand in West Yorkshire may be stopped from being fit for its original purpose...

April 20, 2026


Hauts de France

Results: 2026 Vlaams Flemish Open Championship

Hauts de France warms up for Linz with victory in Mechelen, as Young Brass Band Willebroek, Brass Band Sklepucini and Brassband Leest claim section wins.

April 20, 2026


rncm aWARDS

Early Music Young Composer Award winners announced

Laura Kesiak, Kat Farn and Edward Tait claim prestigious composer awards.

April 20, 2026


Victoria Wood

Last 5 tickets left for NYBBGB in Manchester...

There is just room for a quintet of listeners for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at the RNCM in Manchester later today...

April 18, 2026


pARLIAMENT

BBE returns to Parliament

Brass Bands England met MPs in Parliament to reignite support to meet the challenges ahead for bands across the UK.

April 18, 2026


Linz

UK trio to showcase European preparations

Flowers, Tredegar and Whitburn will putting the finishing touches to their European Championship preparations — and you can hear how they are getting on.

April 18, 2026


Fleetwood

Enjoy the Fleetwood action next weekend.

If you can't make it in person then why not sit back and enjoy the brass band action from anywhere in the world...

April 18, 2026


Howarth

RNCM tribute to Howarth

KNDS Fairey, the RNCM Brass Ensemble and Paramount Brass will lead the musical tributes to the late Elgar Howarth at a special concert at the RNCM in Manchester next weekend.

April 18, 2026


NYBBS

Scottish youth enjoys great three day course

There was an exhilarating musical climax to the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course in Perthshire.

April 18, 2026




Spring Festival

Final preparations in place for Spring Festival

April 30 • Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.


Spring Festival

Run event reminder for Spring Festival

April 29 • Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend


Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

April 29 • The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

April 29 • The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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