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Hammonds

Hammonds ready for Best of Brass appearance

The Hammonds Band are next up at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.

March 25, 2026


kERKRADE

World Youth Brass Band at Kerkrade

A World Youth Brass Band will perform at the WMC Contest in Kerkrade — and places are up for grabs.

March 25, 2026


Travelin

Wright & Round: Travelin' Prayer (Billy Joel arr. Phillip Harper)

A septet with a difference from the pens Billy Joel and Philip Harper

March 25, 2026


Red Admiral

Red Admiral contests open for entries

The forthcoming Red Admiral Hymn & March contest and flagship Entertainment Contest are now open for bands to enter.

March 25, 2026


Brass Bands Wales

Welsh help required

Welsh banding needs help and information to promote its work and its investment in the next generation of players.

March 25, 2026


Three Choirs

Three Choirs Festival set for Elgar celebration and Higgins debut

There will be eight days of outstanding music performed at the Three Choirs Festival this year, including works by Edward Elgar and new Associate Composer Gavin Higgins.

March 25, 2026


Regional

Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay

If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate

March 24, 2026


Kapitol Promotions

And the National Final invitations go to...

The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.

March 24, 2026


Durham

Report & Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the titles in Durham.

March 21, 2026


Fulham

Report & Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage

March 21, 2026


Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...

March 19, 2026


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...

March 19, 2026


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.

March 19, 2026


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.

March 19, 2026


York Barbican

York National Finals schedule to be announced on 7th April

Qualifiers for the Section 1-4 National Finals will find out on which day they will play next month.

March 19, 2026


National Youth Championships

Ticket price savings for National Youth Championships

If you book your tickets on-line you can save hassle and money for a packed day of brilliant entertainment in Birmingham.

March 19, 2026


Jan de Haan

Pioneering spirit on show at Dutch Nationals

A work inspired by the explorations of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Abel Tasman will test the Fourth Division bands at the Dutch National Championships this year.

March 19, 2026


Darcy Beck

Cory add to their percussion team

Darcy Beck joins the ranks of the new Welsh Champion.

March 19, 2026


Ice cream

Seaside rendezvous in Lancashire

A fantastic Brass at the Seaside initiative needs a bit of extra support if it is to keep entertaining the crowds on St Anne's Promenade.

March 19, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Cottonopolis (Esme Harper)

An upbeat concert march celebrating the industrial heritage of Manchester.

March 18, 2026


That's Not Banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding: Norway Special — Episode 17

Find out how the dynamic duo enjoyed themselves at this year's Norwegian National Championships.

March 18, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a broadcast from the West of England Area Championships.

March 18, 2026


EBBC

European judges announced

EBBA has announced the panel of judges that will make the decisions at the European Championships in Linz.

March 18, 2026


Civic Hall

Report & Result: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships Second Section

Harborough Band claims the last Midlands title on offer for this year as they are joined in York by Leicestershire Co-op.

March 15, 2026


markham

Report & Results: 2026 Welsh Regional Championships

Cory reclaims the Welsh title as Parc & Dare, Markham & District, City of Cardiff (M2) and Gwaun Cae Gurwen claim section honours.

March 14, 2026




Brisbane Exclesior

Results: 2026 Yamaha Australian National Championships

April 5 • Brisbane Excelsior regains National title with Grade honours to Willoughby Band No. 2, Whitehorse Brass, Hyde Street Youth, City of Ballarat Municipal Brass, Box Hill Academy Brass and Brisbane State High School Brass.


Principals

National Youth sets out musical principals ahead of twin concerts

April 5 • The 90 young players of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are being out through their paces ahead of their twin Easter Course performances.


Elgar Festival

Elgar attractions gain ticket take up

April 5 • Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke, Foden's, Flowers, David Childs and the RBC Brass Band are attracting the crowds for their Elgar International Festival of Brass appearances.


BBCA

Pankhurst and Wainwright works to test conductor skills

April 5 • 'Ghosts of Industry' and 'Metamorphosis on Finlandia' will test the 10 semi-finalists in the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition in June.


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet Brass Quintet

Tuesday 7 April • Charlton House. Charlton Road . London SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 3 • We have vacancies for a trombone player and a bass player. Cleethorpes Band rehearse near the seafront on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the NOE 4th section. Other players are always welcome as we may be able to switch positions around


Tintwistle Band

April 2 • . Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

April 2 • Tintwistle Band are looking for an Eb bass player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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