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Bagpipes

New addition to bagpipe and brass repertoire

The success of 'The Piper's Farewell' has led to a second brass band and bagpipe work from composers Ian Macpherson BEM and Scott Morton.

October 31, 2026


Chris Thomas

Thomas duet drives ambulance help to Ukraine

Chris and Frankie Thomas have delivered an ambulance to help Ukrainian forces after a convoy drive from Leamington Spa to Poland.

October 31, 2026


Regional Championships

2027 regional championship dates confirmed

There will be eight contests over four weekends as bands look to book their places for London and York.

October 31, 2026


Amboise

Dutch champion aims for Amboise and French title

Brass Band Schoonhoven will look to add the French Open title to its CV as they head to Amboise next May.

October 31, 2026


Jon Daw

50 years of service celebrated for Daw

The well known tuba player Jon Daw has notched up 50 years of Gloucester banding dedication.

October 31, 2026


Wychavon

Full day of entertainment at Wychavon

If you are looking to enjoy a full day of brass band entertainment then pop into Evesham from 10.00am onwards and you won't be disappointed.

October 30, 2026


Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival judges confirmed

The adjudication teams for the 105th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham next May have been announced.

October 30, 2026


A4 Quartet

A4 Brass Quartet set for start of London recital series

The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will start new collaboration with National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London this Friday.

October 28, 2026


Invercargill

Cosmic challenge at New Zealand Championships

The test pieces for the 2027 New Zealand National Championships have been announced — led by 'The Cosmographic Mystery' by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen.

October 28, 2026


Flowers

Flowers mark Euro triumph with special presentations

The European Champion has marked its memorable victory in Linz with special commemorative awards to its players.

October 28, 2026


Whit Friday

Uppermill warning of Whit Friday last chord

The organisers of the Uppermill Whit Friday contest are asking for urgent volunteer help to continue 120 years of history.

October 28, 2026


Michael Rath

Rath Trombones celebrates 30th anniversary

Michael Rath has been producing world renowned instruments for three decades in the heart of Yorkshire.

October 28, 2026


UniBrass2027

UniBrass announces 2027 venue

The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in Oxford will host the 2027 UniBrass Championships.

October 28, 2026


Carlton Main pros

Van Looy and Porthouse to lead Carlton Main

Glenn Van Looy and Ian Porthouse will lead Carlton Main Frickley Colliery on the contest stage in 2027.

October 28, 2026


Drum and Bass

Composer commissions in Cumbria

There are a trio of £750 composer commissions to be grabbed as part of the Drum & Brass organisation's Participations to Pathways initiative.

October 28, 2026


BrookWRIGHT

BrookWright Music: Winter Lullaby (Karl Whelan)

A wonderful cornet or flugel solo to add to any festive programme.

October 28, 2026


Warwick

Young musicians enjoy Spa day

More and more young players are enjoying being part of the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band

October 28, 2026


Bedworth

Wright decision made for Bedworth Brass

The experienced Paul Wright has been appointed Musical Director of Bedworth Brass.

October 28, 2026


Innerleithen

Report & Results: 2026 Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest

There were plenty of great Gold Award performances to enjoy at the recent Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest.

October 28, 2026


Elgar Harper

Harper masterclass at EIBBSS

Philip Harper will lead a special on day conducting masterclass as part of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.

October 28, 2026


Christmas Character

Wright & Round: Carols with character

A quartet of Christmas crackers to add to any festive programme.

October 28, 2026


The British Open winners

Foden's stars lead East Anglian Training Day

Players from the British Open winners have helped inspire 75 delegates at the recent East Anglian Brass Training Day

October 28, 2026


Navigation

New Navigation lead secures pub future

The famous brass banding pub has new landlords.

October 28, 2026


Barringer

Lydbrook confirm Barringer appointment

Colonel David Barringer MVO MBE extends his link to Lydbrook Band as professional conductor.

October 28, 2026


Joe and Jamie

Podcast: The Joe and Jamie Show

Enjoy plenty of banding chat with Joe Murtagh and Jamie Duncan.

October 28, 2026




Festival Brass Band

Vertommen to lead Festival Brass at Belgian Championships

November 5 • The experienced Luc Vertommen will lead Festival Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg later this month as MD Senne La Mela takes principal cornet role.


Get marching

Morley March Contest boosted

November 5 • The popular march contest adds to its attractions for 2027.


Melita

Wright & Round: O Hear Us (Naomi Rebecca Hill)

November 5 • A new release from the award-winning composer inspired by the hymn tune 'Melita'.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

November 5 • A special Remembrance Day broadcast from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Hade Edge Band

November 5 • Hade Edge Band are looking to recruit Front Row Cornets, position negotiable to complete our line up for next years Area contest. The band rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45pm till 9.45pm in our fantastic purpose built bandroom.


Hade Edge Band

November 5 • Hade Edge Band are looking to recruit horns to complete our line-up for the Area contest next year. The position is negotiable. Hade Edge are a friendly second band who rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45 till 9.45 in a fantastic purpose built bandroom


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

November 5 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Dr Brett Baker

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


               

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