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Report & Results: 2026 Yamaha Australian National Championships
Brisbane Excelsior regains National title with Grade honours to Willoughby Band No. 2, Whitehorse Brass, Hyde Street Youth, City of Ballarat Municipal Brass, Box Hill Academy Brass and Brisbane State High School Brass.
April 05, 2026
National Youth sets out musical principals ahead of twin concerts
The 90 young players of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are being out through their paces ahead of their twin Easter Course performances.
April 05, 2026
Elgar attractions gain ticket take up
Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke, Foden's, Flowers, David Childs and the RBC Brass Band are attracting the crowds for their Elgar International Festival of Brass appearances.
April 05, 2026
Pankhurst and Wainwright works to test conductor skills
'Ghosts of Industry' and 'Metamorphosis on Finlandia' will test the 10 semi-finalists in the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition in June.
April 05, 2026
Lane Saturday Live spotlight
The musical life of composer Liz Lane was featured on the BBC Radio 4 programme 'Saturday Live' this weekend.
April 05, 2026
1967 National recalled by BBC archive
You can enjoy a fascinating glimpse of how the 1967 National Championship of Great Britain was won as the BBC archives broadcast an edition of their 'Top Brass' documentary.
April 05, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Swiss National Solo Championships
Julie Pralong joins a prestigious list of National Champions as the Treize Etoiles cornet star claims a trio of titles in Bern.
April 03, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Australian National Championships — Champion of Champions
A rising star makes an historic mark in Brisbane as Elijah Baker makes it a clean sweep of solo titles.
April 03, 2026
Apocalypse marks Montreux return
The Swiss National Championships will return to Montreux later this year with test pieces by Derek Bourgeois, Stephan Hodel, Philip Wilby, Bertrand Moren, Mario Burki and Gauthier Dupertuis.
April 03, 2026
Limited seats left for NYBBGB Easter showcases
You will need to be sharp to ensure you get a seat for the two National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter concerts. So book now...
April 03, 2026
On demand offer from Next Step Films
If you want to enjoy the ConsTest and plenty of other brilliant brass band output then you can — and save plenty of money into the bargain too.
April 03, 2026
Bands prepare for Australian National challenges
There are National titles up for grabs in Brisbane...
April 02, 2026
John Packer Musical Instruments brings Smith-Watkins into business
The renowned cornet and trumpet maker becomes part of John Packer Musical Instruments.
April 02, 2026
Death of Tony Clucas
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's finest cornet players.
April 02, 2026
Arts Council funding boost for Cumbria
Cumbria's Big Brass Weekend secures a third year of Arts Council Funding as it continues to celebrate music, collaboration and creativity.
April 02, 2026
Philip Jones celebration at Wigmore Hall
Young brass chamber music performers will celebrate the legacy of the great Philip Jones CBE at Wigmore Hall later this month.
April 02, 2026
Rothwell to showcase Pudsey talents
Rothwell Temperance make their appearance at the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.
April 02, 2026
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 18
The intrepid duo take to the sofa with their look at the banding world...
April 02, 2026
Podcast: SBBA Speaks — Episode 3
Join presenters Andrea and Daniel to find out more about what has been going on in the Scottish banding world
April 02, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with a focus on their National Championships.
April 02, 2026
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 02, 2026
Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure
Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.
March 31, 2026
Banding campaigns return this summer
Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.
March 31, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships
There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.
March 31, 2026
March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...
March 31, 2026
