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Fleetwood

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


Howarth

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


NYBBS

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


Horns of Ibiza

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


BrookWrightlove

BrookWright Music: Unbounded Love (Bortniansky arr. Olaf Ritman)

A wonderfully moving tribute that brings solace and reverence to any band programme.

April 18, 2026


Doodles

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


EBBA Linz

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


British Open

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

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


BBE Young Leaders

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


Field of the Cloth of Gold

Wright & Round: Field of the Cloth of Gold (Philip Harper)

An exciting concert work that recalls a historic summit of superpowers...

April 16, 2026


aNDREW jAONES

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


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

April 16, 2026


lINZ

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


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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 Excelsior

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


ECWO

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 Youth

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


Trombone Day

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


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 29

Brass chat with a North Walian accent...

April 13, 2026


Chris Shanks

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

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

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


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert Championship line-ups announced

The bands who will bring their brands of entertainment to Gateshead later this year have been confirmed.

April 13, 2026


Five Lakes

Results: 2026 North American National Championships

Five Lakes Silver reclaims the National honours with section awards to Georgia, Cherry Blossom, Fountain City United, Watson Brass, Triangle Youth and St Louis Youth in Fort Wayne.

April 13, 2026


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NYGGB

National Youth Band opportunities

May 8 • The National Youth Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint new trustees and a librarian to help strengthen the organisation's heritage and future.


Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets now on sale

May 8 • Tickets for the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale.


Band Supplies

Summer deals to grab at Band Supplies

May 8 • There are plenty of great deals to grab at Band Supplies on ex-demo and second hand instruments.


Emergency

BBE to host emergency planning webinar

May 8 • Make sure you have plans in place to protest valuable musical and memorabilia assets if potential disaster strikes.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Hathern Band

May 10 • Due to University placement we require a Bb Bass player- we are a First Section band based at our own band room in the village of Hathern LE12 5LJ Leicestershire (between M1 Jcts 23 & 24) and close to Lougborough and Nottingham Universities


Newstead Brass

May 10 • Newstead Brass are on the lookout for a talented 2nd BARITONE player to join our ambitious and hardworking Nottinghamshire-based Championship Section band.. A rare chance to become part of an ambitious brass band striving for even greater success together.


Ibstock Brick Brass

May 9 • Ibstock Brick Brass are looking for a Solo Cornet, 3rd Cornet, 2nd Horn, Bass Trombone and B Flat Tuba as we move into the second section from 2027. We are a friendly, ambitions and progressive band that rehearse at our own bandroom in Coalville.


Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.


               

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