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Horns of Ibiza

Sun, Sea and 90s bangers in Uppermill...

There will be a musical flavour of 1990s Ibiza in the heart of brass band club land next month...

April 18, 2026


BrookWrightlove

BrookWright Music: Unbounded Love (Bortniansky arr. Olaf Ritman)

A wonderfully moving tribute that brings solace and reverence to any band programme.

April 18, 2026


Doodles

Be a Doodles star in Fleetwood

Before or after you have played at the Fleetwood contest this weekend you need to drop in sees about a bit of doodling...

April 18, 2026


EBBA Linz

European own-choice works revealed for Linz

The own-choice selections from youth to elite contenders in Linz have been revealed — with excitement to go with the intrigue guaranteed in spades...

April 17, 2026


British Open

Livestream broadcasts brought in-house for Spring Festival and British Open

The 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championships will be broadcast in a new link between the organisers and Red Shell Productions.

April 16, 2026


NYBBGB

NYBBGB ready to add to plaudits in Manchester

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to the RNCM in Manchester this weekend.

April 16, 2026


BBE Young Leaders

Brass Bands England to help new youth leaders

A course aimed at enhancing specialised skills to inspire the next generation of brass band players is launched with increased capacity by BBE.

April 16, 2026


Field of the Cloth of Gold

Wright & Round: Field of the Cloth of Gold (Philip Harper)

An exciting concert work that recalls a historic summit of superpowers...

April 16, 2026


aNDREW jAONES

Tributes paid to Llandudno MD

Andrew Jones has stepped down from the helm at Llandudno Band after driving their community engagement for nine years.

April 16, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

April 16, 2026


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


next

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




wobplayeuros

Get ready to enjoy the European experience with Wobplay

April 22 • There will be day after day of fantastic coverage from the 2026 European Championships thanks to World of Brass and wobplay. So why not just sign up, relax and enjoy...


Adams

Adams link with Percussi Aeris duo

April 22 • Scottish duo Paula O'Malley and Chris Flynn have become Adams artists as company strengthens links to banding world.


BBE Brass Band Week

Brass Band Week and Proms in Playground campaigns launched

April 22 • There are fantastic opportunities to reach out to new audiences as part of Brass Band England's Summer initiatives.


Livestream

Spring Festival and Open streaming details confirmed

April 22 • You can now sign up ahead of the 104th British Open Spring Festival to ensure you don't miss a single note of the action.


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


Bedworth Brass

April 22 • Bedworth Brass 1st Section require a Musical Director. Can you inspire and plan interesting and enjoyable rehearsals? Select concert programmes and own choice test pieces that engage both the band and audiences? If you can then we want to hear from you.


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


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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