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Travelin

Wright & Round: Travelin' Prayer (Billy Joel arr. Phillip Harper)

A septet with a difference from the pens Billy Joel and Philip Harper

March 25, 2026


Red Admiral

Red Admiral contests open for entries

The forthcoming Red Admiral Hymn & March contest and flagship Entertainment Contest are now open for bands to enter.

March 25, 2026


Brass Bands Wales

Welsh help required

Welsh banding needs help and information to promote its work and its investment in the next generation of players.

March 25, 2026


Three Choirs

Three Choirs Festival set for Elgar celebration and Higgins debut

There will be eight days of outstanding music performed at the Three Choirs Festival this year, including works by Edward Elgar and new Associate Composer Gavin Higgins.

March 25, 2026


Regional

Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay

If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate

March 24, 2026


Kapitol Promotions

And the National Final invitations go to...

The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.

March 24, 2026


Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham

March 21, 2026


Fulham

Report & Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage

March 21, 2026


Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...

March 19, 2026


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...

March 19, 2026


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.

March 19, 2026


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.

March 19, 2026


York Barbican

York National Finals schedule to be announced on 7th April

Qualifiers for the Section 1-4 National Finals will find out on which day they will play next month.

March 19, 2026


National Youth Championships

Ticket price savings for National Youth Championships

If you book your tickets on-line you can save hassle and money for a packed day of brilliant entertainment in Birmingham.

March 19, 2026


Jan de Haan

Pioneering spirit on show at Dutch Nationals

A work inspired by the explorations of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Abel Tasman will test the Fourth Division bands at the Dutch National Championships this year.

March 19, 2026


Darcy Beck

Cory add to their percussion team

Darcy Beck joins the ranks of the new Welsh Champion.

March 19, 2026


Ice cream

Seaside rendezvous in Lancashire

A fantastic Brass at the Seaside initiative needs a bit of extra support if it is to keep entertaining the crowds on St Anne's Promenade.

March 19, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Cottonopolis (Esme Harper)

An upbeat concert march celebrating the industrial heritage of Manchester.

March 18, 2026


That's Not Banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding: Norway Special — Episode 17

Find out how the dynamic duo enjoyed themselves at this year's Norwegian National Championships.

March 18, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a broadcast from the West of England Area Championships.

March 18, 2026


EBBC

European judges announced

EBBA has announced the panel of judges that will make the decisions at the European Championships in Linz.

March 18, 2026


Civic Hall

Report & Result: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships Second Section

Harborough Band claims the last Midlands title on offer for this year as they are joined in York by Leicestershire Co-op.

March 15, 2026


markham

Report & Results: 2026 Welsh Regional Championships

Cory reclaims the Welsh title as Parc & Dare, Markham & District, City of Cardiff (M2) and Gwaun Cae Gurwen claim section honours.

March 14, 2026


Pendennis

Report & Results: 2026 West of England Regional Championships

Flowers reclaim Area title with section wins for Lympstone, Lanner & District, St Pinnock and Pendennis Brass in Torquay

March 14, 2026


Shine

Ready to shine? NYBBGB offer audition skills workshops

There are a trio of FREE audition skills workshops on offer from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain to help young player's skills sets.

March 14, 2026




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


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


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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