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Katie Smith

New addition to LSO trumpet section

Katie Smith follows in her father's footsteps to join the London Symphony Orchestra.

October 28, 2025


The band

Warm Warwick welcome as youth enjoy RAF tuba visit

Player on the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Band enjoyed plenty of great music making and insight into the life of a RAF musician.

October 28, 2025


Broders

Annan Town to defend their entertainment borders in Jedburgh

15 bands will compete at the Borders Entertainment Contest in Jedburgh this weekend.

October 27, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Music linked to Remembrance Day is brought to us by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge

October 27, 2025


Wychavon

Final line-up of Wychavon entertainers announced

There will be full day of brass band entertainment and plenty of prizes on offer in Evesham this weekend.

October 27, 2025


Danish Champions

Danish bands ready for National challenges

The Danish National Championships take place in Aarhus this weekend with titles up for grabs.

October 27, 2025


lbba

Report & Results: 2025 LBBA Contest

Derwent Brass leads the prize winners in the battles of Bosworth with section victories claimed by East of England Co-op, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Thrapston Town and Moulton 77.

October 27, 2025


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters with John Wallace

John Wallace in conversion with composer Errollyn Wallen — talking all things brass and brass bands.

October 26, 2025


Blackboard

Petition set up to protect Music Service provision in Dumfries & Galloway

The provision of an instrumental music service is under potential threat in Scotland as a local authority looks to make budget cuts.

October 26, 2025


Bedworth

Midlands announces judges for 2026 Area Championships.

The panel of judges tasked with picking the qualifiers in Bedworth next March have been announced.

October 26, 2025


Mouthpiece

Help required for embouchure research

Brass players are being asked to help a study into identifying potential factors that contribute to embouchure-related health concerns.

October 26, 2025


Gregson

Gregson's vision set for Radio 3

Edward Gregson's latest CD of music featuring Ross Knight performing his 'Tuba Concerto' will be featured on Radio 3 this week.

October 26, 2025


Teacher

Former conductor barred from teaching profession

Matthew Hindle has been barred from teaching after a disciplinary panel and the Secretary of State find that he fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession.

October 26, 2025


Dundee Instrumental

Dedication marked by awards in Dundee

The outstanding service to Dundee Instrumental Band and the wider banding movement in Scotland has been marked with richly deserved accolades.

October 26, 2025


Daniel Hohm

Hohm from Home

The Hammonds euph star Daniel Hohm returns to Germany next month to lead a free brace of euphonium workshops and concert.

October 26, 2025


First Nowell

BrookWright Music: The First Nowell (Trad arr. Barrie Gott)

Be the first to get the Nowell message in your concert pads in time for Christmas.

October 26, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 17

More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an entertaining interview with trombone virtuoso Brett Baker.

October 26, 2025


Amersham

Jackson joins Amersham for free swing in London

If you are anywhere near Regent Hall in London this evening and want to enjoy a free night of swing and big band bangers then make sure you get along...

October 24, 2025


Marshall

Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.

October 24, 2025


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2

The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.

October 23, 2025


Money

Irish musicians to benefit from financial support

'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.

October 23, 2025


Brass Band Willebroek

European contenders ready for Willebroek challenge

55 players from seven European countries will look to claim titles at the Willebroek Solo Contest.

October 23, 2025


Ben Haemhouts

Leadership schedule keeps Haemhouts in business

The Chairperson of the EBBA Music Commission brings musical insight to the business community.

October 23, 2025


Glyn Williams

RBC students inspired by Williams

The brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have enjoyed an inspirational visit from euphonium legend Glyn Williams.

October 23, 2025


National Youth Orchestra

National Youth Orchestra enjoys record response

A record number of young players applied to gain a place on the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

October 23, 2025


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katrina

Result: 2025 Brass in Concert Championship

November 15 • Katrina Marzella Wheeler inspires the cooperation band a premiere Brass in Concert title success.


Amersham

Amersham ready for rowdy and joyful celebration

November 14 • Amersham Band will join forces with Shri Sriram and friends for a great night of ever inventive jazz inspired fusion fun in London.


Tredegar Band

Tredegar Bound by memories this weekend

November 14 • The Welsh champion will celebrate the life and legacy of their much missed baritone player Jon Bound on Saturday night with fun and music — and a 'Yeehaw!' or two...


Gregson

Gregson gains Gramophone link for latest release

November 14 • Edward Gregson's latest CD recording featuring his tuba concerto played by Ross Knight has been released.


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Epping Forest Band

November 16 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Chinnor Silver

November 16 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again this monday 17th at 11am we would love to see some new faces join us.Its just a friendly band and playing with us doesn’t impact your main band.. It’s free and involves coffee and cake.


Harlow Brass Band

November 15 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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