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Granite City

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


Katy Jones

ITA Award for Jones

Katy Jones is the 2026 winner of the prestigious ITA Award.

March 12, 2026


Linz

European Soloist Competition finalists announced

19 performers will head to Linz to try and win the 10th European Soloist title.

March 12, 2026


Moore and Lloyd

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


Whit Friday

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


Higgins

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


Brangwyn Hall

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


west of England

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

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


Dutch National

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


David Morton

Morton set for National role with Stavanger

David Morton will direct Stavanger Band at the 2027 Norwegian National Championships.

March 11, 2026


Witton Albion

New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery

The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.

March 11, 2026


John Wilson

Zone One ready for Wilson Area challenge

Zone One Brass is looking forward to their Area title assault under the baton of John Wilson.

March 11, 2026


Brassettes

Brassettes launch Assist International Women's Day event.

The Brassettes Scratch Band played their part in the success of the Assist International Women's Day in Stockton.

March 11, 2026


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Committee issues Third Section statement

The Yorkshire Regional Championship Committee has clarified the reason behind the delay in the announcement of the Third Section results in Huddersfield.

March 08, 2026


Market Rasen

Report & Results: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships

Area title success for GUS, Rushden Town, Harborough, Market Rasen and Cubbington Silver Band in Bedworth.

March 07, 2026


Perth

Report & Results: 2026 Scottish Championships

Whitburn claim the domestic honours as Kirkintilloch Kelvin, Johnstone, Selkirk Silver and Bon-Accord B take section titles in Perth.

March 07, 2026


South Yorkshire Police

Report & Results: 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships

Area title success for Hepworth, South Yorkshire Police, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Drighlington and Queensbury Music Centre on a weekend of memorable individual and collective excellence.

March 07, 2026


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




Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26 • If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26 • The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


National Youth Championships

Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships

March 26 • The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.


Tredegar

Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert

March 25 • The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • Back row cornet vacancy. . Instrument available


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • Percussion - kit vacancy. . Pearl & mapex kits available . Own bandroom, no additional setting up between rehearsals


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • 2nd Euphonium vacancy. . Flexible rehearsals available to support band-home life balance


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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