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lINZ

European to offer full programme of attractions

A celebration of youth, excellence, and musical diversity underpins the forthcoming European Championships in Linz — from competitions, concert and educators.

April 14, 2026


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On demand service replays ConsTest action

You can enjoy all the action from the recent ConsTest Birmingham Open and sign up not to miss the action at Fleetwood.

April 14, 2026


Brisbane Excelsior

Brisbane enjoy plaudits after National success

Brisbane Excelsior Band has been congratulated by worldwide supporters following their victory at the recent Australian National Championships.

April 14, 2026


ECWO

Wind Orchestras prepare for their European Championships in Germany

It will not only be brass bands battling for European honours this year.

April 14, 2026


Riverside Youth

Riverside talent on display at in house solo festival

Riverside Youth Band players were on fantastic form at their recent solo festival.

April 14, 2026


Trombone Day

Troms to the fore in Durham

There is British Trombone Day in Durham next month — ad you can be a part of it.

April 13, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 29

Brass chat with a North Walian accent...

April 13, 2026


Chris Shanks

Shanks to lead masterclass and rehearsal day in Coventry

Chris Shanks will lead an inclusive Open Rehearsal Day in Coventry this month — so why not come along — and get a free lunch too.

April 13, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy this week over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.

April 13, 2026


Wychavon

Wychavon offer warm welcome for masterclass with Foden's

Young players can enjoy a free masterclass event with Foden's players, whilst bands cane get their entries in for the Festival of Brass.

April 13, 2026


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert Championship line-ups announced

The bands who will bring their brands of entertainment to Gateshead later this year have been confirmed.

April 13, 2026


Five Lakes

Results: 2026 North American National Championships

Five Lakes Silver reclaims the National honours with section awards to Georgia, Cherry Blossom, Fountain City United, Watson Brass, Triangle Youth and St Louis Youth in Fort Wayne.

April 13, 2026


ConsTest

Report & Result: 2026 ConsTest Birmingham Open

Derwent Brass claim the honours in the heart of Birmingham with a show of future ambition.

April 11, 2026


New Zealand

Report & Results: 2026 New Zealand National Championships

North Shore Brass breaks the Wellington stranglehold on the A Grade honours as there are section wins for St Kilda Brass, Rolleston Brass, Brass Whanganui Concert Brass and Tonga Collge Brass

April 11, 2026


Eikanger-Bjørsvik celebrating

World Rankings: April 2026

Eikanger-Bjørsvik return to the top of the rankings following their recent victory at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.

April 09, 2026


Victoria Wood

Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts

There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.

April 08, 2026


Doodles

Spring upgrade from Doodles

The bespoke mouthpiece business is offering a Spring custom upgrade...

April 08, 2026


Banstand

Radio: Bandstand

More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with one work about a dog and a bomb...

April 08, 2026


Constest

Enjoy the ConsTest action on NXTOD

Make sure you don't miss a single note of the action at this weekend's ConsTest Contest in Birmingham by signing up to enjoy the live-stream broadcast from Next Step Films.

April 08, 2026


nybbs

Scottish Youth start Easter course

Scottish players get ready for music making and fun on their annual Easter Course.

April 08, 2026


Pemeuph

Euph signing for Pemberton for Grand Shield challenge

Louis Leung takes the solo euphonium role at Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band as they look towards Grand Shield challenge in Birmingham.

April 08, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Drink to me only (Trad arr. Bowen)

An evocative setting for the flugel horn offers a lyrical interlude to any concert programme.

April 08, 2026


dODWORTH

Dodworth looks to the future with leadership

A new conducting leadership and long term investment in the next generation underpins Dodworth's musical vision.

April 08, 2026


Lorne Campbell

Taylor made at 90

Photographer Lorne Campbell pictures 90 year John Taylor of Malton White Star Band enjoying a quick blow in his beloved Ryedale area of Yorkshire.

April 07, 2026


Kapitol

National finals line-ups and schedules confirmed by Kapitol

93 bands will battle for National titles in York and London later this year.

April 07, 2026




BrassLT

Report & Result: 2026 Lithuanian Wind Orchestra Championship

April 21 • LT Brass warms up for Linz with domestic honours at wind festival championship.


bbc pROMS

Black Dyke Band to perform at BBC Proms

April 21 • The Queensbury band to be joined by guest soloist David Childs for a 'Brass Prom' performance showcasing their virtuosity and versatility.


John Wallace CBE

Wallace to be remembered as a Force of Nature

April 21 • 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.


gbba

Full day of brass band entertainment on offer in Lydney

April 21 • The popular GBBA Festival of Brass returns with a packed day of brass band entertainment in heart of the Forest of Dean.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Longridge Band

April 21 • Longridge Band (North West, First Section) invite applications for the position of PRINCIPAL CORNET. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year.


Waterbeach Brass

April 16 • Waterbeach Brass are seeking a talented and confident solo (tutti) cornet player to join our friendly and ambitious band. We offer a welcoming and social environment with a diverse and challenging musical repertoire playing at regular concerts and contests


Chinnor Silver

April 15 • With the dust settling after the areas we are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join us as we look to consolidate as a 1st Section Band.. Varied but realistic diary for the coming year and possible foreign trip in 2027. Rehearsals on a Wednesday


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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