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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


Concord

Results: 2025 Danish National Championships

Concord books their flight to Linz as they claim the Danish crown in Aarhus and section titles go to Frederiksberg Brass Band, Hvidovre Musikskoles Brass Band and FDF Gladsaxe Brass Band.

November 04, 2025


Tom Hutchinson

Hutchinson to become new principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

Tom Hutchinson will return to Yorkshire to follow Richard Marshall as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band.

November 04, 2025


swbba

Results: 2025 SWBBA Annual Championships

Camborne leads the prize winners in Torquay with section victories to St Pinnock, Pendennis Brass, St Austell Youth and South Molton Training.

November 03, 2025


dURHAM

Result: 2025 DCBBA Festival of Brass

Bearpark & Esh head the prize winners in Peterlee.

November 03, 2025




Perth

Competitors ready for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

November 21 • 20 bands will take to the stage at Perth Concert Hall this weekend.


David Childs

Childs set for RNCM honour

November 21 • David Childs is to become a RNCM Associate Member in acknowledgement of his personal achievements in the world of music and learning.


Musicians

Brass band connections strengthened at Worshipful Company of Musicians

November 21 • Alun Hughes and Mark Bromley take leading roles at the Worshipful Company of Musicians as Louise Renshaw's remarkable contribution is marked at installation ceremony.


Italian Brass Band

Roman talent shines with Italian Brass Band

November 21 • Rising brass stars are being promoted with the help of the pioneering work of the Italian Brass Band.


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


Tintwistle Band

November 21 • Tintwistle Band are looking for an Eb bass player to join our engine room and help to complete the team.. We are currently in the second section, enjoy all year round concert and contest engagements, and also the odd social event.


Harrogate Band

November 20 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a Euphonium to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Harrogate Band

November 20 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a Principal Cornet to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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