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Hepworth ambition embraces Higgins Concerto Grosso
The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champions will join forces with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of Gavin Higgins' imposing 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' in Huddersfield next month.
March 11, 2026
Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn tests
35 bands will compete at the Welsh Regional Championships — and its a 11.00am start each day in Swansea.
March 11, 2026
Last touches being put in place for Torquay
There is sure to be a great weekend of contesting in Torquay this weekend as the West of England Regional Championships take place.
March 11, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — this week with a sprinkling of something a little Irish in flavour...
March 11, 2026
Necessity of Renewal for Dutch Nationals
A new work by Dutch composer Dennis Hazenoot will test the Second Division bands at the Dutch National Championships.
March 11, 2026
Morton set for National role with Stavanger
David Morton will direct Stavanger Band at the 2027 Norwegian National Championships.
March 11, 2026
New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery
The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.
March 11, 2026
Zone One ready for Wilson Area challenge
Zone One Brass is looking forward to their Area title assault under the baton of John Wilson.
March 11, 2026
Brassettes launch Assist International Women's Day event.
The Brassettes Scratch Band played their part in the success of the Assist International Women's Day in Stockton.
March 11, 2026
Yorkshire Committee issues Third Section statement
The Yorkshire Regional Championship Committee has clarified the reason behind the delay in the announcement of the Third Section results in Huddersfield.
March 08, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships
Area title success for GUS, Rushden Town, Harborough, Market Rasen and Cubbington Silver Band in Bedworth.
March 07, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Scottish Championships
Whitburn claim the domestic honours as Kirkintilloch Kelvin, Johnstone, Selkirk Silver and Bon-Accord B take section titles in Perth.
March 07, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships
Area title success for Hepworth, South Yorkshire Police, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Drighlington and Queensbury Music Centre on a weekend of memorable individual and collective excellence.
March 07, 2026
Buma accolade for Deleruyelle
Composer Thierry Deleruyelle follows in prestigious footsteps with Buma International Wind Music Award.
March 07, 2026
Vilhelmsen's growing presence honoured with Norwegian award
Composer Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen has been presented with a prestigious International Achievement Award by the Norwegian Music Publishers Association.
March 06, 2026
Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield
Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.
March 06, 2026
Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley
If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...
March 06, 2026
Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield
There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.
March 06, 2026
Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers
There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.
March 06, 2026
Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action
The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.
March 06, 2026
Eikanger prepare for female tributes
The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.
March 06, 2026
Porter set for Friary leadership
Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.
March 06, 2026
BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)
A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.
March 06, 2026
Whitehead's Classical Life
The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.
March 05, 2026
Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals
Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.
March 05, 2026
