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Black Dyke Proms broadcast on Radio 2
You can enjoy Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms performance on Radio 2 this evening.
August 16, 2026
Death of Lyndon Baglin BEM
The death has been announced of the great euphonium player Lyndon Baglin.
August 16, 2026
Quintet to enjoy judging experience in York
Five aspiring adjudicators will enjoy the experience of being in the box at the Section 104 National Finals this year.
August 16, 2026
Mass enthusiasm grows for banding in Japan
The Tokyo Brass Band Festival saw over 80 players from 10 Japanese bands join musical forces.
August 16, 2026
Williams and Tynan to lead Marsden top flight return
Glyn Williams and Tommy Tynan will form the new new musical partnership at the helm of Marsden Silver Prize Band.
August 15, 2026
Murtagh takes baton at Lostock Hall Memorial
Joe Murtagh is the new Musical Director at Lostock Hall Memorial Band
August 15, 2026
Bishop appointed at Knottingley
Fiona Bishop becomes the new MD at Knottingley Silver Band.
August 15, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
A welcome return to the airwaves for Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
August 15, 2026
Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA
A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.
August 13, 2026
Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy
Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.
August 13, 2026
Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan
Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.
August 13, 2026
BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)
A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.
August 13, 2026
St Kilda celebrations marked by global connections
The 125th anniversary of the St Kilda Band saw Ian Porthouse player return with his family to add to the celebrations.
August 13, 2026
Larsen provides Wizard inspiration for Danish success
Composer Jacob Vilhelm Larsen's new work, 'The Wizard of Menlo Park' has helped Greve Pigegarde to success at the Danish Marching Band Championships.
August 13, 2026
National Youth Band Ambassadors set for London showcase
The NYBBGB Ambassador Band can be heard right in the heart of London this weekend with an afternoon open air concert at St Martin in the Fields.
August 12, 2026
New exhibition at Brass Band Archive
New voices to be heard with Brass Band England's 'That's Banding' exhibition at Heritage Quay at Huddersfield University.
August 12, 2026
40th anniversary success for Brass Band Summer School
The long standing summer school course sets itself new benchmarks for the future after successful anniversary debut in Gloucestershire.
August 12, 2026
Baker returns from Brazilian festival visit
Brett Baker has return to Brazil for the first time in over a decade to reconnect with trombonists.
August 12, 2026
BBE looks to boost roots to help new players
A new initiative from Brass Bands England looks to give a 'Brass Boost' to teachers, tutors and band leaders to help emerging playing talent.
August 12, 2026
Wright & Round: Hawaii Five-O (arr. Philip Harper)
Book 'em Danno! Relive the glories of one of the greatest television theme tunes of all time with a brilliant bit of surf up cops and robbers...
August 12, 2026
BrookWright Music Solo Comp closing date looms
There is still time to get your entries in for the BrookWright Music International Brass Solo Contest.
August 12, 2026
Gramercy success celebrated in USA
An inspirational 22nd Gramercy Band Camp has just come to an end in New York state.
August 12, 2026
Eikanger continues investment in youth development
The Norwegian National Champion has just held its 28th Feriespel Summer Course.
August 10, 2026
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