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Brassed Off trophy returns to National home
The film prop National Trophy used in 'Brassed Off!' has been presented to Kapitol Promotions for safekeeping and display.
July 18, 2026
Grimethorpe adds to player strength with new solo trombone signing
Lewis Bettles has been appointed solo trombone.
July 18, 2026
New signings at Friary
Max Johnson and Ed Neeve join Friary Brass on euphonium and cornet.
July 18, 2026
Dunston Silver keeps motoring along with generous help
A long term association with a motor dealership group has helped Dunston Silver take part in the iconic Durham Miners Gala as well as invest in the future.
July 18, 2026
Media spotlight on Black Dyke Band ahead of Proms return
The national media has certainly been interested in Black Dyke Band's return to the BBC Proms for the first time since 2007.
July 17, 2026
Holland takes temporary lead at Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
Flowers MD, Paul Holland will take the main reins at the 2027 Summer School as Philip Harper takes a temporary break for NYBBGB duties.
July 17, 2026
Dobcross Youth Training Band grab attention at Symphony Hall
The young players of Dobcross Youth Training Band recently wowed the audience and music mentors at Symphony Hall in Birmingham
July 17, 2026
Tongan celebration of music, culture and friendship
The Music for Peace Festival in Tonga has been a demonstration of the growing strength of brass banding in the Kingdom.
July 17, 2026
Filton not at all Brassed Off
An inventive collaboration has seen Filton Concert Brass take to the boards for a special sold out run of the Brassed Off play.
July 17, 2026
Patcham celebrates 80th anniversary
It seems wind power has been been harnessed for brilliant use in Brighton for the past 80 years
July 17, 2026
Delegates enjoy Cutt to music making
Prof Garry Cutt is leading the music making on the popular Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.
July 17, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 36
The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.
July 17, 2026
The Brass Band Story gains 'In Tune' feature
Prof Trevor Herbert will talk about his latest brass band book on the Radio 3 'In Tune' programme this evening.
July 15, 2026
BBC spotlight for Lawson and Easington
The outstanding dedication of Peter Lawson of Easington Colliery Band has been the focus of a BBC 'Our Lives' documentary programme.
July 15, 2026
Funding shortfalls spotlighted by Scotsman
The challenges of funding peripatetic music services in Scotland have come under scrutiny once again in the media.
July 15, 2026
Free live broadcast from Bandamonium
You can enjoy all the great brass band entertainment at the Bandamonium event in Devon for free later this month.
July 15, 2026
Double honour for Deleruyelle
Composer Thierry Deleruyelle's music has gained recognition in two very different ways.
July 15, 2026
New leadership at Festival Brassband
The top section Belgian band looks towards an exciting future with the appointment of new MD, Senne La Mela.
July 15, 2026
Fred Longworth pupils enjoy Westminster performance
The Fred Longworth High School Brass Band recently performed at the Houses of Parliament.
July 15, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
Music inspired by flight and aviation is on the menu this week from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
July 15, 2026
Join the 4BR review on Wednesday night
The latest episode has a World Championship flavour as a musical aperitif for your night's entertainment before the football begins...
July 14, 2026
Vilhelmsen to concentrate on composing
The award winning Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen steps down as principal cornet of Oslofjord Band to build on her compositional success
July 14, 2026
Gallaher takes final fly past
One of New Zealand banding's most respected figures has hung up his professional musical wings.
July 14, 2026
Wright & Round: Hey Jude (Lennon & McCartney arr. Derek Broadbent)
If things go to plan for England in the next few days, then this might be the perfect addition to any band's concert play list...
July 14, 2026
McMillan becomes new solo horn at Grimethorpe
Andrew McMillan will head from Whitburn to Yorkshire to take the solo horn seat at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
July 14, 2026
