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Deleruyelle

Buma accolade for Deleruyelle

Composer Thierry Deleruyelle follows in prestigious footsteps with Buma International Wind Music Award.

March 07, 2026


Vilhelmsen

Vilhelmsen's growing presence honoured with Norwegian award

Composer Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen has been presented with a prestigious International Achievement Award by the Norwegian Music Publishers Association.

March 06, 2026


Prestige cornet

Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield

Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Mossley Band

Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley

If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...

March 06, 2026


Huddersfield

Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield

There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Perth Concert Hall

Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers

There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Civic Hall

Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action

The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.

March 06, 2026


Eikanger

Eikanger prepare for female tributes

The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Andrew Porter

Porter set for Friary leadership

Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.

March 06, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)

A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.

March 06, 2026


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead's Classical Life

The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.

March 05, 2026


New Zealand

Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals

Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.

March 05, 2026


Dutch Nationals

Spirit of Life to be heard in Utrecht

A new arrangement by Philip Harper of a wind band gem by Meindert Boekel will test the bands in the Third Division of the Dutch National Championships this year.

March 05, 2026


Wales

Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn Hall

35 bands will compete to be crowned Welsh Champions in Swansea later this month.

March 05, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

A broadcast dedicated to works written by female composers to mark International Women's Day on March 8th

March 05, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

March 04, 2026


Red Admiral

Red Admiral changes Entertainment date

The popular contest day has been changed to the 27th September.

March 04, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Power of Love (Philip Harper)

Hit the flux capacitor and head back to 1985 for a cracking concert closer...

March 04, 2026


Japanese Championships

Report & Result: 2026 National Brass Band Ensemble Championship of Japan

There were further encouraging signs of ensemble development in Japan at the recent national Championships.

March 04, 2026


Hauts de France

Results: 2026 French National Championships

Hauts de France Brass Band are crowned Kings of France for the seventh time in a row in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, with division title going to Les Coniques Brass Band, Brass Band de La Gorgue and Le Ch'ti Brass.

March 04, 2026


First Old Boys

Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Brass in Concert

1st Old Boys lead the entertainment in Fivemiletown, with section success for CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass

March 04, 2026


ODBBA

Report & Results: 2026 ODBBA Winter Contest

Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing their Area preparations

March 04, 2026


Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

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.

March 02, 2026


Blackpool

Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

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

March 01, 2026


rooms4groups

rooms4groups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

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

February 28, 2026




Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • 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...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • 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...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19 • Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

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


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone 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

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players 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.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

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