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Brassers

Podcast: Brassers

The Norwegian banding movement is being kept up to date with news, views, opinions and interviews thanks to two fantastic enthusiasts...

November 07, 2025


Peter Fraser MBE

Death of Peter Fraser MBE

The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's most significant administrators and banding personalities.

November 07, 2025


Andrew Duncan

Duncan tenure ends at Dalmellington

The two year musical partnership between Andrew Duncan and Dalmellington Band has come to an end.

November 07, 2025


Andrew White

White takes reins at Boarshurst Silver

The experienced Andrew White has become the new MD at Boarshurst Silver Band

November 07, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 18

More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an interview with conductor and cornet star Russell Gray.

November 07, 2025


Russell Harvey

Helston tributes to stalwart

The Helston Band has paid its own tribute to the remarkable Russell Harvey after he finally retires from active banding service aged 91.

November 07, 2025


Delph

Delph set to celebrate 175th anniversary

There will be a communal gathering of friends and players, past, present and future in Denshaw later this month to mark a significant anniversary.

November 07, 2025


Death

Death of Michael Trickett

The death as been announced of the former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Michael Trickett.

November 07, 2025


Kerkrade

Kerkrade global line-ups confirmed

There will be a true global challenge to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.

November 06, 2025


John Packer

John Packer gains further endorsement of King's Award

The instrument manufacturer, retailer and distributor welcomed His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset to set the seal on their recent King's Award for Enterprise.

November 06, 2025


Skipton

Skipton time travels for vet series

Skipton Brass will be seen and heard in 1945 in an episode of the popular Channel 5 series 'All Creatures Great and Small'...

November 06, 2025


Andrew Wainwright

Wainwright writes major work to commemorate Coventry Blitz

Composer Andrew Wainwright's major work for choir, orchestra and organ will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.

November 06, 2025


Dean Jones

Jones steps down from Crofton lead

Dean Jones has stepped down as Musical Director of Crofton Silver Band after nearly a decade of progress.

November 06, 2025


Kingdom Brass

Tonner takes helm at Kingdom Brass

Eoin Tonner has been appointed the new MD at Kingdom Brass

November 06, 2025


Beckley

Wakefield pays tribute to Beckley

Wakefield Metropolitan Brass has paid its musical tribute to former MD Duncan Beckley at a recent local concert.

November 06, 2025


Nicola Shaw

Inspirational Shaw shortlisted for Unsung Hero award

The fantastic music education work of Adams artist Nicola Shaw has been recognised by her being shortlisted for a Music Mark award.

November 05, 2025


Childs

Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular

Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.

November 05, 2025


Elgar Festival

RBC to host Elgar International Festival of Brass

The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the Elgar International Festival of Brass in 2026.

November 05, 2025


Frank Renton

An evening with Frank

Frank Renton will be the guest on the latest Brass Band Conductors Association spotlight evening webcast.

November 05, 2025


wychavon

Wychavon thanks Trim dedication

Dr Val Trim's contribution to the long term success of the Wychavon Festival of Brass was marked at the recent event.

November 05, 2025


Fairey

KNDS Fairey to bring their best of brass to Pudsey

The Stockport band will head to Pudsey later this month to deliver their brand of brass band entertainment.

November 05, 2025


Morley March

Extra boost to Morley March & Hymn Tune contest

The prize fund of the popular event will be boosted in 2026, so make sure you get your entry in early.

November 05, 2025


ODBBA

Early entries welcome for 2026 ODBBA Contest

You can make sure your band is in the starting line-up for the 2026 Oxford & District Brass Band Association early next year.

November 05, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

The latest episode features music to mark Remembrance Sunday.

November 05, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The latest edition of the popular podcast sees Sandy and Simon chat to the 'Paganini of the Tenor Horn', Billy Rushworth

November 05, 2025




Gateshead

Result: 2025 Youth Brass in Concert Championship

November 16 • Wardle Academy retains their entertainment title in Gateshead.


katrina

Report & Result: 2025 Brass in Concert Championship

November 15 • The Rite Stuff — Katrina Marzella-Wheeler inspires the cooperation band to a premiere Brass in Concert title success.


Amersham

Amersham ready for rowdy and joyful celebration

November 14 • Amersham Band will join forces with Shri Sriram and friends for a great night of ever inventive jazz inspired fusion fun in London.


Tredegar Band

Tredegar Bound by memories this weekend

November 14 • The Welsh champion will celebrate the life and legacy of their much missed baritone player Jon Bound on Saturday night with fun and music — and a 'Yeehaw!' or two...


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Chinnor Silver

November 17 • We are looking to push on having secured promotion to the 1st Section in January and require Tuba and Percussion players to help us.. Rehearsals are on a Wed evening in our own bandroom.. Realistic approach to modern banding at this exciting time.


Epping Forest Band

November 16 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Harlow Brass Band

November 15 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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