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Remember, Remember for Friary...
Once again Friary Brass lead the revellers in remembering the Gunpowder Plot and its grisly local connections.
November 07, 2025
BBCA gains charitable status
The Brass Band Conductors Association has gained charitable status in its aim to champion brass band conducting across the UK and beyond.
November 07, 2025
Podcast: Brassers
The Norwegian banding movement is being kept up to date with news, views, opinions and interviews thanks to two fantastic enthusiasts...
November 07, 2025
Death of Peter Fraser MBE
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's most significant administrators and banding personalities.
November 07, 2025
Duncan tenure ends at Dalmellington
The two year musical partnership between Andrew Duncan and Dalmellington Band has come to an end.
November 07, 2025
White takes reins at Boarshurst Silver
The experienced Andrew White has become the new MD at Boarshurst Silver Band
November 07, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 18
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an interview with conductor and cornet star Russell Gray.
November 07, 2025
Helston tributes to stalwart
The Helston Band has paid its own tribute to the remarkable Russell Harvey after he finally retires from active banding service aged 91.
November 07, 2025
Delph set to celebrate 175th anniversary
There will be a communal gathering of friends and players, past, present and future in Denshaw later this month to mark a significant anniversary.
November 07, 2025
Death of Michael Trickett
The death as been announced of the former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Michael Trickett.
November 07, 2025
Kerkrade global line-ups confirmed
There will be a true global challenge to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
November 06, 2025
John Packer gains further endorsement of King's Award
The instrument manufacturer, retailer and distributor welcomed His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset to set the seal on their recent King's Award for Enterprise.
November 06, 2025
Skipton time travels for vet series
Skipton Brass will be seen and heard in 1945 in an episode of the popular Channel 5 series 'All Creatures Great and Small'...
November 06, 2025
Wainwright writes major work to commemorate Coventry Blitz
Composer Andrew Wainwright's major work for choir, orchestra and organ will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.
November 06, 2025
Jones steps down from Crofton lead
Dean Jones has stepped down as Musical Director of Crofton Silver Band after nearly a decade of progress.
November 06, 2025
Tonner takes helm at Kingdom Brass
Eoin Tonner has been appointed the new MD at Kingdom Brass
November 06, 2025
Wakefield pays tribute to Beckley
Wakefield Metropolitan Brass has paid its musical tribute to former MD Duncan Beckley at a recent local concert.
November 06, 2025
Inspirational Shaw shortlisted for Unsung Hero award
The fantastic music education work of Adams artist Nicola Shaw has been recognised by her being shortlisted for a Music Mark award.
November 05, 2025
Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular
Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.
November 05, 2025
RBC to host Elgar International Festival of Brass
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the Elgar International Festival of Brass in 2026.
November 05, 2025
An evening with Frank
Frank Renton will be the guest on the latest Brass Band Conductors Association spotlight evening webcast.
November 05, 2025
Wychavon thanks Trim dedication
Dr Val Trim's contribution to the long term success of the Wychavon Festival of Brass was marked at the recent event.
November 05, 2025
KNDS Fairey to bring their best of brass to Pudsey
The Stockport band will head to Pudsey later this month to deliver their brand of brass band entertainment.
November 05, 2025
Extra boost to Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
The prize fund of the popular event will be boosted in 2026, so make sure you get your entry in early.
November 05, 2025
Early entries welcome for 2026 ODBBA Contest
You can make sure your band is in the starting line-up for the 2026 Oxford & District Brass Band Association early next year.
November 05, 2025
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