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Whit Friday

Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday details announced

There will be 11 venues to visit for players, supporters and visitors alike as the greatest free show one earth welcomes the bands yet again.

March 11, 2026


Higgins

Hepworth ambition embraces Higgins Concerto Grosso

The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champions will join forces with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of Gavin Higgins' imposing 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' in Huddersfield next month.

March 11, 2026


Brangwyn Hall

Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn tests

35 bands will compete at the Welsh Regional Championships — and its a 11.00am start each day in Swansea.

March 11, 2026


west of England

Last touches being put in place for Torquay

There is sure to be a great weekend of contesting in Torquay this weekend as the West of England Regional Championships take place.

March 11, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — this week with a sprinkling of something a little Irish in flavour...

March 11, 2026


Dutch National

Necessity of Renewal for Dutch Nationals

A new work by Dutch composer Dennis Hazenoot will test the Second Division bands at the Dutch National Championships.

March 11, 2026


David Morton

Morton set for National role with Stavanger

David Morton will direct Stavanger Band at the 2027 Norwegian National Championships.

March 11, 2026


Witton Albion

New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery

The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.

March 11, 2026


John Wilson

Zone One ready for Wilson Area challenge

Zone One Brass is looking forward to their Area title assault under the baton of John Wilson.

March 11, 2026


Brassettes

Brassettes launch Assist International Women's Day event.

The Brassettes Scratch Band played their part in the success of the Assist International Women's Day in Stockton.

March 11, 2026


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Committee issues Third Section statement

The Yorkshire Regional Championship Committee has clarified the reason behind the delay in the announcement of the Third Section results in Huddersfield.

March 08, 2026


Market Rasen

Report & Results: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships

Area title success for GUS, Rushden Town, Harborough, Market Rasen and Cubbington Silver Band in Bedworth.

March 07, 2026


Perth

Report & Results: 2026 Scottish Championships

Whitburn claim the domestic honours as Kirkintilloch Kelvin, Johnstone, Selkirk Silver and Bon-Accord B take section titles in Perth.

March 07, 2026


South Yorkshire Police

Report & Results: 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships

Area title success for Hepworth, South Yorkshire Police, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Drighlington and Queensbury Music Centre on a weekend of memorable individual and collective excellence.

March 07, 2026


Deleruyelle

Buma accolade for Deleruyelle

Composer Thierry Deleruyelle follows in prestigious footsteps with Buma International Wind Music Award.

March 07, 2026


Vilhelmsen

Vilhelmsen's growing presence honoured with Norwegian award

Composer Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen has been presented with a prestigious International Achievement Award by the Norwegian Music Publishers Association.

March 06, 2026


Prestige cornet

Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield

Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Mossley Band

Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley

If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...

March 06, 2026


Huddersfield

Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield

There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Perth Concert Hall

Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers

There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Civic Hall

Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action

The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.

March 06, 2026


Eikanger

Eikanger prepare for female tributes

The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Andrew Porter

Porter set for Friary leadership

Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.

March 06, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)

A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.

March 06, 2026


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead's Classical Life

The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.

March 05, 2026


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Gray

Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure

March 31 • Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.


Brass Band Week

Banding campaigns return this summer

March 31 • Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.


gALASHILS

Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships

March 31 • There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.


BBW

March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now

March 31 • The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


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


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Thornton Cleveleys Band

March 31 • MD VACANCY. Are you the missing piece to our FULL BAND?. We are a NW 3rd section band looking for our new MD. We are based just outside of Blackpool close to the M55 motorway. Mon+Thurs rehearsals.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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