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The British Open winners

Foden's stars lead East Anglian Training Day

Players from the British Open winners have helped inspire 75 delegates at the recent East Anglian Brass Training Day

October 28, 2026


Navigation

New Navigation lead secures pub future

The famous brass banding pub has new landlords.

October 28, 2026


Barringer

Lydbrook confirm Barringer appointment

Colonel David Barringer MVO MBE extends his link to Lydbrook Band as professional conductor.

October 28, 2026


Joe and Jamie

Podcast: The Joe and Jamie Show

Enjoy plenty of banding chat with Joe Murtagh and Jamie Duncan.

October 28, 2026


Aldbourne

Death of Lionel Barnes

The death has been announced of Aldbourne Band stalwart Lionel Barnes.

October 28, 2026


Eastbourne

Bandamonium set for Eastbourne in 2027

The popular festival will spearhead a new venture in Eastbourne in August 2027.

October 28, 2026


John Packer

The life of John Packer to be celebrated

There will be an opportunity to celebrate the life of the founder of John Packer Ltd.

October 28, 2026


Yorkshire Imps

Murphy becomes a new Imp

Cornet player Laura Murphy joins Yorkshire Imps.

October 28, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

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

October 28, 2026


Rochdale contest

Report & Results: 2026 Rochdale Contest

Own choice victories for Unite the Union, Dobcross Silver, Littleborough Brass and St. John's (Mossley) as Kidlington book their Spring Festival place.

October 25, 2026


udi

Report & Results: 2026 Dutch National Championships

Brass Band Schoonhoven reclaims National title as there are victories for Chr. Brass Band Excelsior, Brass Band De Bazuin B, Koperensemble de Waldsang and UDI Brass Band Oosternijkerk in Utrecht.

October 23, 2026


Black Dyke

Varley heads from Hammonds to Queensbury

Philip Varley joins Black Dyke Band on solo cornet from Yorkshire rivals.

October 23, 2026


Dutch National Championships

Countdown to Dutch National Championships

Go to our special live page of coverage from the 2026 Dutch National Championships which start at the TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht this afternoon.

October 21, 2026


Hands up

Audition call for Scottish Youth

Young players in Scotland are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

October 21, 2026


The Dutch Youth Band

Dutch Youth gains national support until 2029

The Dutch National Youth Brass Band will be supported by the NBK Foundation until 2029.

October 21, 2026


Tommy Tynan

Tynan launches online Tuba Shop

The Black Dyke Band tuba star has launched his online store that caters for all things low brass.

October 21, 2026


rncm

RNCM boosted by major investment in students

The Royal Northern College of Music's Early Career Development and Opportunities Programme gains significant funding input.

October 21, 2026


Elgar

High demand for EIBBSS places

Delegates have already signed up in numbers for the 2027 Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.

October 21, 2026


Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme on brass bands will be aired this Sunday.

October 21, 2026


Stan

Art, coding and cornet playing

The new project from Belgian composer Stan Nieuwenhuis brings together geometric art with electronic coding in solo performance.

October 21, 2026


Tim Casey

Tredegar honour long term vocal supporter

Tredegar has made its most distinctive vocal supporter it first honorary vice-president.

October 21, 2026


Broadbent

Wright & Round: A Broadbent Christmas

A quartet of great festive songs in four brilliant arrangements by Derek Broadbent.

October 21, 2026


Clare Cope

Cope gains Royal Philharmonic Society commission

Composer Claire Cope is one eight young composers who has been commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society to write a new work for a UK audience.

October 20, 2026


Yorkshire

Yorkshire announces judges for 2027 Regional Championship

The judges and schedule for the Yorkshire Regional Championship in Huddersfield next March have been confirmed.

October 20, 2026


Dame Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie to join NYBBGB for landmark Easter concert

The renowned percussion soloist and a major new work from Martin Ellerby will feature in the 2027 Easter Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — so book your tickets now.

October 20, 2026




Spring Festival

Change in judging teams for 2027 Spring Festival

November 5 • A conflict of interest sees Dr Robert Childs step down from his Grand Shield adjudication appointment, with Col David Barringer now taking Senior Cup roll.


siddis brass

Live Wobplay coverage of Siddis Championships

November 5 • You can sit back and enjoy the Norwegian entertainment on offer from Stavanger on Saturday on the wobplay.com media platform.


Easington

Easington's backing to John Lewis festive advert

November 5 • Your can hear the sound of a brass ensemble from Easington Colliery Band on this year's John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert.


NYBBGB

Excellent response to NYBBGB Composer Competition

November 5 • Lots of interest, but there is still plenty of time to get entries in for the John Gillam Young Composer Competition run by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (9th) and we welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.Playing with us does not impact on your band. We meet in our bandroom at 11am it is all free including refreshments


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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