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Easington's backing to John Lewis festive advert
Your can hear the sound of a brass ensemble from Easington Colliery Band on this year's John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert.
November 05, 2026
Excellent response to NYBBGB Composer Competition
Lots of interest, but there is still plenty of time to get entries in for the John Gillam Young Composer Competition run by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
November 05, 2026
Vertommen to lead Festival Brass at Belgian Championships
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.
November 05, 2026
Morley March Contest boosted
The popular march contest adds to its attractions for 2027.
November 05, 2026
Wright & Round: O Hear Us (Naomi Rebecca Hill)
A new release from the award-winning composer inspired by the hymn tune 'Melita'.
November 05, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
A special Remembrance Day broadcast from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
November 05, 2026
Former conductor sentenced for sexually assaulting 17 year old girl
Gareth Ritter has been given a 33-month sentence, suspended for 30 months for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2015. He will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.
November 04, 2026
Childs and Brabbins to showcase Mealor Concerto
Paul Mealor's 'Euphonium Concerto' is to be performed this Friday in Swansea by David Childs under the baton of Martyn Brabbins with the National Orchestra of Wales.
November 03, 2026
Saunas and butter — what made Andre the giant so great...
If you ever wondered what the secret of Maurice Andre's success was — then an article from 1987 revealed all about his morning practice regime...
November 03, 2026
Childs enjoys latest Japanese trip
Black Dyke Band's Director of Music has just returned from his latest musical trip to Japan.
November 03, 2026
Yorkshire offer for aspiring adjudicators
The Yorkshire Regional Championships have teamed up with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators for an experience day for aspiring judges.
November 03, 2026
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' and John McCabe's 'Cloudcatcher Fells' can be heard alongside young composer Nina Martin in this weekend's Radio 3 brass band programme.
November 03, 2026
Bands ready to cross Borders for contest success
There will be plenty of entertainment on show at Galashiels Academy this weekend.
November 03, 2026
Midlands Area confirm 2027 judges
The adjudication teams for the 2027 Midlands Regional Championships have been announced.
November 02, 2026
Marsden able to continue to honour lost lives
Marsden Silver Prize Band's historic bass drum has been restored from flood damage to ensure the sacrifice of those lost in conflict is never forgotten,
November 01, 2026
Eikanger continues link with youth
The Siddis champion has been continuing its inspirational links with youth bands and organisations in its Bergen region.
November 01, 2026
Perpetual Canon seen but not heard in Wellington
Cornelia Parker's celebrated art installation is currently on display in New Zealand.
November 01, 2026
Results: 2026 Wychavon Festival of Brass
Derwent Brass leads the entertainment prize winners in Evesham, with section titles for Fulham Brass, Staines Brass, Avonbank (Evesham) and Arrow Valley Brass.
November 01, 2026
Maisie — the globetrotting trombone virtuoso
The remarkable musical life of the great Maisie Ringham-Wiggins is recalled in a book written by her son.
November 01, 2026
New Zealand youth shines in Christchurch
Members of the New Zealand National Secondary Schools' Brass Band enjoyed their most recent course.
November 01, 2026
Riverside Youth enjoy television focus
Members of Riverside Youth Band certainly enjoyed their moment in the television spotlight.
November 01, 2026
Could a tourist tax benefit brass bands?
The Cultural Policy Unit and MPs back a tourist tax to support cultural attractions, creative districts and grassroots venues.
October 31, 2026
Daws focus to help musicians plan for a better playing future
The critically acclaimed trombone soloist Isobel Daws has launched 'practice with focus' to help musicians develop their playing in a more effective way.
October 31, 2026
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme will be aired this Sunday.
October 31, 2026
New signings at Tredegar as 150th celebrations come closer
Four new signings join the Welsh band as they look to celebrate 150 years of proud history.
October 31, 2026
