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Young composers inspired by Shipping Forecast
Two talented young composers have won the 'New Sailing Sounds' national competition with works inspired by the famous BBC Shipping Forecast.
June 28, 2025
Police pay tribute to Armed Forces
The South Wales Police Band has played its part in the annual Weymouth Armed Force Festival.
June 28, 2025
New National Youth Band to be formed in Northern Ireland
Brass Bands Northern Ireland announce intention to form a National Youth Brass Band.
June 27, 2025
Next generation to provide last chord to Radio 3 series
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be featured as part of the final episode of Radio 3's 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel'.
June 27, 2025
Band Supplies: Summer Deals
There are plenty of great Summer deals to bag from Band Supplies...
June 27, 2025
Churcher music heralds start of Glastonbury Festival
Camborne Band MD Gareth Churcher has provided the music to kick start the iconic Glastonbury Festival.
June 27, 2025
Wardle to carry on community work
The musical journey of Wardle Community Band is set to carry on for years to come...
June 27, 2025
BrookWright Music: Fading Signals (Lucy Green)
The 2025 UniBrass Composition Competition winning entry is now available from BookWright Music.
June 27, 2025
The best band mum in Scotland...
The remarkable Gillian Reid continues to inspire future generations of young players...
June 27, 2025
Welcome return for Tredegar stalwart
Welsh champion welcomes back their longest serving member.
June 27, 2025
Lancaster students enjoy 'cheese' with Wallace
There was a very special person listening to the students of University of Lancaster Music Society at the recent Whit Friday contests.
June 27, 2025
Treasurer role to fill at Brass Bands England
There is a role to be filled for a motivated and dynamic individual at Brass Bands England.
June 27, 2025
Goldscheider set for Spitalfields Festival recital
The French Horn star will perform works spanning 225 years — old and brand new as apart of the Spitalfields Festival next month.
June 27, 2025
Farren to lead Broxburn & Livingston
Caroline Farren is the new MD at Broxburn & Livingston Band.
June 27, 2025
Elland Silver to mark 175th anniversary
A new work by composer Nick Brocklehurst will help the Elland Silver Band mark its 175th anniversary.
June 27, 2025
West Midlands Police celebrate success and spirit
Awards that celebrated the success of accomplishments on and off the contest stage were marked by the West Midlands Police Band.
June 27, 2025
All the King's Men...
Players from Friary Brass have played their part in the King's Birthday Parade and Armed Forces Week.
June 27, 2025
Perthshire quintet honoured by SBBA accolades
Five members of Perthshire Brass have been honoured with Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association.
June 27, 2025
End of term gifts from Blossom Hill
There are some great musical gifts that are just pitched perfectly to thank the inspirational musical teachers out there.
June 27, 2025
Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship
Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.
June 23, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert
Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title
June 23, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival
Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.
June 23, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest
Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.
June 23, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest
Hepworth add to their Whit Friday successes with a march and hymn tune victory at Morley.
June 23, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Brass at Beamish
Bathgate leads the Scottish raiders to claim the march and hymn tune at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.
June 23, 2025
