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Skunkworks

Skunkworks adds to outreach initiatives

New initiatives in place to help strengthen community banding in Australia.

August 24, 2026


Piper

The Piper's Farewell...

A new arrangement of a famous work brings together the unique sounds of bagpipes and brass...

August 24, 2026


New Zealand

Ambition and resources highlighted in latest NZ Mouthpiece round up

BBANZ President John Sulllivan highlights the importance of ambition being balanced by resources as long term investment and achievements are marked in latest Mouthpiece publication.

August 24, 2026


Close Shave

KNDS Fairey look forward to A Close Shave with Wallace & Gromit

A special double bill of Wallace & Gromit films plus extras will be heard in a very special concert in London in November.

August 22, 2026


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

August 22, 2026


New South Wales

Live stream coverage of 130th New South Wales State Championships

Tim Kelly is bringing all the action from Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

August 22, 2026


Foden's Youth Band

Foden's Youth Band set to carry on 15th season of player development

Registration is now open to be part of the 2026/27 Foden's Youth Band.

August 22, 2026


Fairlop Brass

Fairlop enjoy Westminster Abbey concert

Fairlop Brass gained new banding interest on their recent concert appearance at Westminster Abbey

August 22, 2026


Capstaff

Enderby's new focus in musical direction

Jack Capstaff will lead a new focus in musical direction at Enderby Band.

August 22, 2026


British Open

Adjudication panel announced for British Open

Martyn Brabbins, Arsene Duc and David Hirst are the judges to impress at this year's British Open Championship.

August 21, 2026


wales

Welsh Youth set for Orbital weekend concert trips

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard in concert in the north, west and east of the nation this weekend.

August 21, 2026


Howard Snell

Eikanger to honour Snell

A 40 year association build on musical friendship will be celebrated in Bergen next month as Eikanger Bjorsvik honours Howard Snell.

August 20, 2026


jENA

Basic skills help players flourish in Germany

Over 50 players of different abilities have benefitted from attending the seventh International Summer Brass Band Camp (ISBBC), organised by the Jena Brass Band Competence Centre.

August 20, 2026


Carousel

Carousel additions to enjoy...

4BR has added a new sextet of products to its homepage Carousel — so you can just click and find out more, direct from the seller.

August 19, 2026


wright and round

Wright & Round: The Circle of Life (Elton John & Tim Rice arr. Philip Harper)

One of the great Disney songs brought to 'life' by Philip Harper.

August 19, 2026


Vertommen

Vertommen takes on new role in Leuven

Dr. Luc Vertommen becomes the new Head of Band Conducting at Luca School of Arts in Leuven.

August 19, 2026


Hinnerup

Rising Stars celebrate 10th anniversary in Hinnerup

The 10th anniversary of the Hinnerup Gardens Summer School has just been celebrated in Denmark.

August 19, 2026


Buckley

The Wynne winning formula celebrated by Royal Buckley

John Wynne's 60 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to Royal Buckley Band has been marked by the band.

August 19, 2026


Andy Hunter

Hunter takes baton at Spennymoor

Andy Hunter is the new MD at Spennymoor Town Band.

August 19, 2026


BBC proms

Black Dyke Proms broadcast on Radio 2

You can enjoy Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms performance on Radio 2 this evening.

August 16, 2026


Lyndon Baglin

Death of Lyndon Baglin BEM

The death has been announced of the great euphonium player Lyndon Baglin.

August 16, 2026


aobba

Quintet to enjoy judging experience in York

Five aspiring adjudicators will enjoy the experience of being in the box at the Section 104 National Finals this year.

August 16, 2026


Kaz

Mass enthusiasm grows for banding in Japan

The Tokyo Brass Band Festival saw over 80 players from 10 Japanese bands join musical forces.

August 16, 2026


Marsden

Williams and Tynan to lead Marsden top flight return

Glyn Williams and Tommy Tynan will form the new new musical partnership at the helm of Marsden Silver Prize Band.

August 15, 2026


Murtagh

Murtagh takes baton at Lostock Hall Memorial

Joe Murtagh is the new Musical Director at Lostock Hall Memorial Band

August 15, 2026




nybbgb

Broadcast repeats of NYBBGB Summer Concerts

August 29 • You will be able to enjoy the performances of both the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Childrens Band and the senior National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on YouTube next month.


Welsh Open

Welsh Open set for live-stream broadcast

August 29 • The 2027 Welsh Open Championship will be broadcast around the globe.


Perth Concert Hall

Entries open for Scottish Youth Championships

August 29 • Bands and ensembles can now get their entries in for the Scottish Youth Championships in Perth.


Cory

Cory adds to Prestige

August 29 • The Welsh champion will challenge for major honours with new Prestige cornet help as partnership with Besson is extended.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

August 29 • Our inclusive non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has vacancies for: . . Solo Cornet. Soprano Cornet. 2/3 Cornet. .


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

August 29 • Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for: . Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you!


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

August 29 • Our non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, seeks:. . 1st Horn . 2nd Baritone . .


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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