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BBE returns to Parliament
Brass Bands England met MPs in Parliament to reignite support to meet the challenges ahead for bands across the UK.
April 18, 2026
UK trio to showcase European preparations
Flowers, Tredegar and Whitburn will putting the finishing touches to their European Championship preparations — and you can hear how they are getting on.
April 18, 2026
Enjoy the Fleetwood action next weekend.
If you can't make it in person then why not sit back and enjoy the brass band action from anywhere in the world...
April 18, 2026
RNCM tribute to Howarth
KNDS Fairey, the RNCM Brass Ensemble and Paramount Brass will lead the musical tributes to the late Elgar Howarth at a special concert at the RNCM in Manchester next weekend.
April 18, 2026
Scottish youth enjoys great three day course
There was an exhilarating musical climax to the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course in Perthshire.
April 18, 2026
Sun, Sea and 90s bangers in Uppermill...
There will be a musical flavour of 1990s Ibiza in the heart of brass band club land next month...
April 18, 2026
BrookWright Music: Unbounded Love (Bortniansky arr. Olaf Ritman)
A wonderfully moving tribute that brings solace and reverence to any band programme.
April 18, 2026
Be a Doodles star in Fleetwood
Before or after you have played at the Fleetwood contest this weekend you need to drop in sees about a bit of doodling...
April 18, 2026
European own-choice works revealed for Linz
The own-choice selections from youth to elite contenders in Linz have been revealed — with excitement to go with the intrigue guaranteed in spades...
April 17, 2026
Livestream broadcasts brought in-house for Spring Festival and British Open
The 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championships will be broadcast in a new link between the organisers and Red Shell Productions.
April 16, 2026
NYBBGB ready to add to plaudits in Manchester
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to the RNCM in Manchester this weekend.
April 16, 2026
Brass Bands England to help new youth leaders
A course aimed at enhancing specialised skills to inspire the next generation of brass band players is launched with increased capacity by BBE.
April 16, 2026
Wright & Round: Field of the Cloth of Gold (Philip Harper)
An exciting concert work that recalls a historic summit of superpowers...
April 16, 2026
Tributes paid to Llandudno MD
Andrew Jones has stepped down from the helm at Llandudno Band after driving their community engagement for nine years.
April 16, 2026
European to offer full programme of attractions
A celebration of youth, excellence, and musical diversity underpins the forthcoming European Championships in Linz — from competitions, concert and educators.
April 14, 2026
On demand service replays ConsTest action
You can enjoy all the action from the recent ConsTest Birmingham Open and sign up not to miss the action at Fleetwood.
April 14, 2026
Brisbane enjoy plaudits after National success
Brisbane Excelsior Band has been congratulated by worldwide supporters following their victory at the recent Australian National Championships.
April 14, 2026
Wind Orchestras prepare for their European Championships in Germany
It will not only be brass bands battling for European honours this year.
April 14, 2026
Riverside talent on display at in house solo festival
Riverside Youth Band players were on fantastic form at their recent solo festival.
April 14, 2026
Troms to the fore in Durham
There is British Trombone Day in Durham next month — ad you can be a part of it.
April 13, 2026
Shanks to lead masterclass and rehearsal day in Coventry
Chris Shanks will lead an inclusive Open Rehearsal Day in Coventry this month — so why not come along — and get a free lunch too.
April 13, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy this week over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.
April 13, 2026
Wychavon offer warm welcome for masterclass with Foden's
Young players can enjoy a free masterclass event with Foden's players, whilst bands cane get their entries in for the Festival of Brass.
April 13, 2026
