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Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph
The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.
April 29, 2026
Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration
A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.
April 29, 2026
BrookWright Music: Enduring Faith (Andrew Wainwright)
A work exploring hope, resilience, and conviction to add to any concert programme.
April 29, 2026
Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest set for 25th anniversary
If you want to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the popular March & Hymn Tune Contest, then get your entry in fast.
April 29, 2026
Wright & Round: Walk Like an Egyptian (arr. Philip Harper)
The perfect pop classic addition to any concert...
April 29, 2026
Once in a lifetime euphonium gift for talented youngster
A musical friendship between Neythan Powell-Jones and Brian Routledge that bridges and age span of nearly 80 years has been marked by wonderful generosity.
April 29, 2026
Funding boost for Pontypridd Brass Band Festival
Concerts and compositions to be featured at the Pontypridd Brass Band Festival thanks to a funding boost for organisers.
April 29, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 30
Only the two monkeys this week as they look at all things banding with a North Wales accent.
April 29, 2026
Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival
Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass
April 29, 2026
Results: 2026 Fleetwood Contest
Blackburn & Darwen head the prize winners and take a step closer to the British Open at Fleetwood, with section wins for Poulton le Fylde, Clock Face Miners, Darwen Brass and Tewit Youth.
April 29, 2026
Result: 2026 Fife Brass Brand Festival
Kingdom Brass tops the entertainment in Dunfermline to claim the Fife Brass Band Festival title.
April 29, 2026
Results: 2026 Holme Valley Contest
Unite the Union is in top hymn and test piece form in Holmfirth with section titles going to Hatfield & Askern Colliery and Shepherd Youth Band
April 29, 2026
Results: 2026 BBNI Spring Festival
Laganvale Metal Technology strikes gold in Omagh with section titles for CWA Brass, St Mark's Silver and 1st Old Boys Youth.
April 29, 2026
Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Premier Section
Premier delight for Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as Norway reigns supreme in Linz.
April 26, 2026
Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Development Section
Its a Norwegian one and two as the title is claimed by Smoras Skolemusikk.
April 26, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 European Championships Championship Section
History is made as Flowers Band are crowned Champions of Europe on their contest debut.
April 25, 2026
Result: 2026 European Championships Challenge Section
Brass Band Wipptal claims the honours and takes the title back to Italy.
April 25, 2026
2028 European Championships to be held in Birmingham
EBBA to run 50th anniversary event at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
April 24, 2026
Report & Result: 10th European Solo Championship
Young Swiss cornet star Simon Gabriel adds to his growing list of accolades as he becomes European Solo Champion in Linz.
April 24, 2026
Abusive and threatening behaviour sees ban
The London & Southern Counties Regional Championships have acted to ban a band member after abusing and threatening behaviour towards a concert hall steward.
April 24, 2026
Fleetwood live...
If you can't get to Linz or Fleetwood this weekend you can still just sit back and enjoy the action from the comfort of your own home.
April 24, 2026
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 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
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
