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Rushden Windmill

No more music at Rushden Windmill

151 years of history has come to an end with the winding up of Rushden Windmill Band.

September 29, 2026


Rossini

BrookWright Music: Kyrie from 'Petite Messe Solennelle' (Rossini arr. David Robb)

The atmosphere and emotion of Rossini's final work brought to life for brass band.

September 29, 2026


Hathern Band

Hathern celebrate well knitted history

The Hathern Band has celebrated its 170th anniversary in fine style.

September 29, 2026


Dobcross Silver

New additions at Dobcross

Six new players have added to the ranks of youth and experience at Dobcross Silver Band over the last few months.

September 29, 2026


Monster

Wright & Round: It ('s a Monster) arr. by Philip Harper

An absolute unrestrained banger to add to a concert programme.

September 29, 2026


Death

Death of Shipston stalwart

The death has been announced of one of Shipston Band's longest serving members.

September 29, 2026


Sparke

All preview roads lead to the Albert Hall...

You can hear how the competing bands are getting on with their final preparations on Philip Sparke's work ahead of the National Final at the Royal Hall this weekend.

September 28, 2026


Hobury Victoria

Results: 2026 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest

Horbury hit double top to defeat Championship and First Section rivals in Chorley as Golborne, Blackpool Brass and Driffield Silver also secure section victories.

September 28, 2026


Blidworth

Result: 2026 NEMBBA Entertainment Contest

Blidworth Welfare takes the entertainment honours in Darley Dale.

September 28, 2026


Bathgate

Report & Result: 2026 Fife Charities Contest

Bathgate claims the honours in Kirkcaldy to head on a journey to the Spring Festival.

September 27, 2026


Regionals

Bands take first look at Regional test-pieces

The five works to test the bands at the 2027 Regional Championships have now been announced.

September 26, 2026


Brassed OFF

Extra tickets released for Brassed Off at Albert Hall

There is a very limited number of extra tickets that have now been released for Grimethorpe's 'Brassed Off -Live' appearance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday

September 26, 2026


Tredegar

Sterling welcomes Tredegar baritones to Artist roster

A new partnership between Sterling Instruments and Tredegar offers joint musical support and development,

September 26, 2026


Singers

Its not just bands that complain about entry fees...

How about paying £150 plus £42 a player to take part in an event?

September 26, 2026


Friary

New signings at Friary

Friary Brass welcomes a musical coalition to the ranks...

September 26, 2026


Dunfermline

Frame takes residency role at Dunfermline

The experienced Davie Frame has become the new resident conductor at Dunfermline City Brass.

September 26, 2026


Ukraine

Thomas to drive ambulance support for Ukraine

Leamington Music is raising funds to provide an ambulance to support Ukrainian forces, with its well known chairperson leading the drive.

September 26, 2026


yOUTH cHAMPS

Filling up time for Youth Championships

There has been a great early response from youth bands and ensembles wishing to be a part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.

September 25, 2026


jACKLIN

Bingham to take baton for first National Children's Band of Northern Ireland

Jacklin Bingham will lead the first ever National Children's Band of Northern Ireland — with applications now open to become a founder member.

September 25, 2026


Brassbandworld

Landmark issue for Brass Band World out now

The 350th edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published.

September 25, 2026


BBCA

Kerwin and Harper to lead BBCA seminars

Tabby Kerwin and Philip Harper will host interactive seminars as guests of the Brass Band Conductors' Association in October and November.

September 25, 2026


Proms

Record audiences enjoy Proms performances

This year's BBC Proms was enjoyed by over 10.2 million listeners on different broadcast platforms.

September 25, 2026


Hutchison

Death of Archie Hutchison

The death has been announced of one of Scotland's most popular brass band musicians.

September 25, 2026


Red Admiral

Live stream for Red Admiral watching

You can sit back and enjoy plenty of great brass band entertainment this weekend.

September 25, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: A Carol Rhapsody (Geoffrey Nobes)

A rhapsody of some of the most famous and popular carols — and an ideal early Christmas present for a band with a busy festive schedule.

September 25, 2026




4BR

4BR Review — Episode 23

October 10 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.


Gregson

Gregson set for Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance

October 10 • Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.


Navigation Inn

Time please — as Navigation Inn closes doors...

October 10 • The most famous brass band pub in the world has closed its doors — perhaps for the very last time.


Blackford

Orbital countdown for Tredegar

October 10 • The fourth of the commissioning bands will perform Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in West Sussex later today as Tredegar get ready for lift off in Ardingly.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Bedford Town Band - Autumn Concert also featuring our Academy

Saturday 10 October • Putnoe Heights Church. Putnoe Heights. Bedford MK41 8EB


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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