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Doodles Area boost
The expert mouthpiece replating servicer has enjoyed an Area boost — with more to come.
March 14, 2026
Baker to head west and west again
Brett Baker will head to Swansea and then on to the USA for a busy period of playing...
March 14, 2026
Band Supplies seeks new retail manager
The leading brass and woodwind retailer is looking to add to their team.
March 14, 2026
Quartet boost for Northop for Welsh title challenge
Four new signings will help boost Northop's challenge to return to the Royal Albert Hall.
March 14, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 27
The intrepid North Wales trio look back on a day trip to Blackpool and a weekend away in Swansea...
March 14, 2026
Wright & Round: El Bandido Basso (Philip Harper)
Time to make sure your baddie bass player has their moment in the concert spotlight
March 14, 2026
Podcast: BBE Brass Band podcast
Presenter Sarah Baumann is joined by Deirdre Waller-Box to explore how young people can shape the future of brass banding, with insights from emerging musicians, educators and youth leaders.
March 14, 2026
Free Open Day for next generation of National Youth players
If you are aged 12 to 18 and want to find out more about what being on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is all about — then get along to their special Open Day this April.
March 13, 2026
RPS Awards to Moore, Wilson and Lloyd
Trombone virtuoso Peter Moore, conductor John Wilson and trumpeter Matilda Lloyd are amongst the prize winners at the annual Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in London.
March 13, 2026
BBE to spearhead campaign for brass band UNESCO recognition
Brass Bands England is hoping that people will help support the campaign to to get brass banding added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.
March 12, 2026
ConsTest line-up confirmed as tickets go on sale
18 bands will showcase their own-choice selections at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this year.
March 12, 2026
Insurance queries answered in Torquay
T&R Direct Insurance Services will be in Torquay to answer questions, check policies and offer expert advice — so come along and say hello and you could win an iPad too...
March 12, 2026
Bond replaces Baker in Torquay box
Due to illness Christopher Bond will replace Leigh Baker to adjudicate at the West of England Regional Championships.
March 12, 2026
Wright & Round: Around the Campfire (Philip Harper)
A magnificent bit of Cory Brass in Concert magic to add to your concert programmes.
March 12, 2026
Tredegar to lead Welsh Regional test piece preview
The defending Welsh champion Tredegar will be joined by Parc & Dare, Crosskeys and Mid Rhondda for a special Area test piece preview in Tonyrefail on Friday evening.
March 12, 2026
A Granite portrait of the Art of Banding...
The Art of Banding duo of Liz and Katy spent a great visit to the Scottish Championships in Perth where they were welcomed with open arms.
March 12, 2026
European Soloist Competition finalists announced
19 performers will head to Linz to try and win the 10th European Soloist title.
March 12, 2026
Positive Times for banding in the media
The highly respected chief music critic of The Times has added to the recent positive flow of news about the banding world and its performers.
March 11, 2026
Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday details announced
There will be 11 venues to visit for players, supporters and visitors alike as the greatest free show one earth welcomes the bands yet again.
March 11, 2026
Hepworth ambition embraces Higgins Concerto Grosso
The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champions will join forces with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of Gavin Higgins' imposing 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' in Huddersfield next month.
March 11, 2026
Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn tests
35 bands will compete at the Welsh Regional Championships — and its a 11.00am start each day in Swansea.
March 11, 2026
Last touches being put in place for Torquay
There is sure to be a great weekend of contesting in Torquay this weekend as the West of England Regional Championships take place.
March 11, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — this week with a sprinkling of something a little Irish in flavour...
March 11, 2026
Necessity of Renewal for Dutch Nationals
A new work by Dutch composer Dennis Hazenoot will test the Second Division bands at the Dutch National Championships.
March 11, 2026
