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Yorkshire Imps

Imps look for a helping hand...

Yorkshire Imperial is looking for a new signing or two — but you don't have to be able to play an instrument.

February 18, 2026


Renshaw

Conclusion ahead to Renshaw and Hade Edge link

The musical partnership between Derek Renshaw and Hade Edge Band will come to an amicable end at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.

February 18, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.

February 18, 2026


bbe

Progress and challenges reported at BBE AGM

The recent Annual General Meeting of Brass Bands England saw reports of consolidation and progress as well as resetting and rebuilding.

February 16, 2026


Castell Beaumaris

Wright & Round: Castell Beaumaris (Andy Wareham)

A new homage addition to the iconic castle marches of the great T.J. Powell from the pen of Andy Wareham.

February 16, 2026


Italian Brass BAND

New conducting talent supported in Rome

The Italian Brass Band continues to help support its emerging brass band culture with its masterclass conducting series.

February 16, 2026


Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music offers weekend of Youth Brass tuition

The RCM Youth Brass weekend will offer youngsters an invaluable opportunity of practical workshops and coaching this April.

February 15, 2026


testpice

Ellerby and Harper to lead on-line test-piece workshop

Composers Martin Ellerby and Philip Harper will take the opportunity to talk about their Championship and Second Section set-works in a special free on-line workshop.

February 15, 2026


Tine Helseth

Echoes impact for Tine Thing Helseth

The latest solo CD from trumpet star Tine Thing Helseth has been nominated for the Norwegian equivalent of a Grammy Award.

February 15, 2026


UnIbrass

Results: 2026 UniBrass Championships

The University of Birmingham Music Society successfully defends the UniBrass Trophy as the University of Nottingham claims a first UniBrass Shield title.

February 15, 2026


Thonrotn and Raisbeck

Iles and Mortimer Medal honours for Thornton and Raisbeck

David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck are the recipients of the 2026 Iles Medal and Mortimer Medal.

February 14, 2026


RBC

Brass Band Day at RBC

Spend Valentine's Day exploring your love of brass at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire — alongside Thomas Fountain, Ian Porthouse, Eric Ball and Gordon Langford.

February 13, 2026


rncm

BBC Radio 3 to feature RNCM Festival highlights

Performances from Black Dyke, Foden's and Cory are to be featured on BBC Radio 3.

February 13, 2026


Durham Miners

Fishburn offer musical solidarity for Big Meeting

RMT Fishburn Band will support the fund raising efforts of the famous Durham Miners Gala.

February 13, 2026


Tredegar

Tredegar RNCM replay now on wobplay

The Welsh champions RNCM International Brass Band Festival performance is now available to enjoy again.

February 13, 2026


UnIbRASS

UniBrass ready for full day of music making

The ICC Wales in Newport will welcome the UniBrass Championships — with a fantastic day promised by organisers.

February 13, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Finale from Suite No.3 (Tchaikovsky arr. Ruben Schmidt)

A thrilling polonaise addition to any concert programme from BrookWright Music.

February 13, 2026


York

York Early Music finalists announced

The nine ensembles that will aim to claim a recording contract, cash and new performance opportunities have been announced.

February 13, 2026


The Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 25

More North Walian brass banding reflections...

February 13, 2026


Oldroyd

Marshall takes Oldroyd ambassador role

Richard Marshall has become a Musical Instruments Ambassador for Oldroyd Musical Instruments Ltd.

February 12, 2026


media

Media boost for Welsh banding

There is a welcome return of the popular 'Brass Band Notes' column in five regional newspaper titles in Wales.

February 12, 2026


Brighouse

Brighouse set for march and hymn tune celebration

The British Open champion will celebrate the heritage of iconic marches and hymns in the first of their annual Huddersfield concerts.

February 11, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Anno 1920 (Philip Harper)

The fantastic concert opener played by Cory Band is now available for your band to perform.

February 11, 2026


rooms4groups

Excellence and quality recognition for hotel specialists

The specialist hotel booking company rooms4groups which has helped numerous bands with their needs have been recognised for their excellence by three award givers.

February 11, 2026


Pedr Roberts

Death of Pedr Roberts

The death has been announced of the leading figure in the Welsh brass band movement.

February 11, 2026




Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

March 2 • There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.


Blackpool

Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

March 1 • Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.


rooms4groups

rooms4gropups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28 • The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28 • The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band

March 2 • Following an exceptionally pleasing 1st result at the recent Area contest (2nd section, 4th place), we invite applications for the position of 2ND BARITONE. We are a friendly, progressive and social band!


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Croy Silver Band

March 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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