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Dobcross Training

Dobcross Youth Training Band grab attention at Symphony Hall

The young players of Dobcross Youth Training Band recently wowed the audience and music mentors at Symphony Hall in Birmingham

July 17, 2026


Tonga

Tongan celebration of music, culture and friendship

The Music for Peace Festival in Tonga has been a demonstration of the growing strength of brass banding in the Kingdom.

July 17, 2026


Filton

Filton not at all Brassed Off

An inventive collaboration has seen Filton Concert Brass take to the boards for a special sold out run of the Brassed Off play.

July 17, 2026


Patcham

Patcham celebrates 80th anniversary

It seems wind power has been been harnessed for brilliant use in Brighton for the past 80 years

July 17, 2026


Fermanagh

Delegates enjoy Cutt to music making

Prof Garry Cutt is leading the music making on the popular Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.

July 17, 2026


The Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 36

The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.

July 17, 2026


Trevor Herbert

The Brass Band Story gains 'In Tune' feature

Prof Trevor Herbert will talk about his latest brass band book on the Radio 3 'In Tune' programme this evening.

July 15, 2026


Easington

BBC spotlight for Lawson and Easington

The outstanding dedication of Peter Lawson of Easington Colliery Band has been the focus of a BBC 'Our Lives' documentary programme.

July 15, 2026


Scoland

Funding shortfalls spotlighted by Scotsman

The challenges of funding peripatetic music services in Scotland have come under scrutiny once again in the media.

July 15, 2026


NXTOD

Free live broadcast from Bandamonium

You can enjoy all the great brass band entertainment at the Bandamonium event in Devon for free later this month.

July 15, 2026


Deleruyelle

Double honour for Deleruyelle

Composer Thierry Deleruyelle's music has gained recognition in two very different ways.

July 15, 2026


Festival Brass Band

New leadership at Festival Brassband

The top section Belgian band looks towards an exciting future with the appointment of new MD, Senne La Mela.

July 15, 2026


Fred Longworth

Fred Longworth pupils enjoy Westminster performance

The Fred Longworth High School Brass Band recently performed at the Houses of Parliament.

July 15, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Music inspired by flight and aviation is on the menu this week from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

July 15, 2026


4BR Review

Join the 4BR review on Wednesday night

The latest episode has a World Championship flavour as a musical aperitif for your night's entertainment before the football begins...

July 14, 2026


Vilhelmsen

Vilhelmsen to concentrate on composing

The award winning Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen steps down as principal cornet of Oslofjord Band to build on her compositional success

July 14, 2026


David Gallaher

Gallaher takes final fly past

One of New Zealand banding's most respected figures has hung up his professional musical wings.

July 14, 2026


Hey Jude

Wright & Round: Hey Jude (Lennon & McCartney arr. Derek Broadbent)

If things go to plan for England in the next few days, then this might be the perfect addition to any band's concert play list...

July 14, 2026


Andrew McMillan

McMillan becomes new solo horn at Grimethorpe

Andrew McMillan will head from Whitburn to Yorkshire to take the solo horn seat at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

July 14, 2026


Lions Youth

Lions Youth honour remarkable Gardener

Nearly 40 years of incredible volunteer service and dedication has been marked by the Lions Youth Band organisation.

July 14, 2026


BBCA

BBCA leads soundtrack insight

The seats are full up for the Brass Band Conductors Association's latest webinar that looks at how to put on a successful film night with brass band accompaniment.

July 14, 2026


York Early Music

Vocalists claim Early Music ensemble title

The Lyons Mouth vocal ensemble headed the prize winners at the leading International Young Artists Competition.

July 14, 2026


Kerkrade

Report & Results: 2026 World Music Contest

Brass Band Treize Etoiles becomes Champion of the World in Kerkrade with global titles going to Brassband Pro Rege Herenveen, Brass Band Schoonhoven B and Brass Band Aukstyn.

July 12, 2026


bbss

Free workshops for youngsters at Brass Band Summer School

There will be a free Youth Brass Workshop at Wycliffe College as part of the 40th anniversary BBSS on 6th August. So need to be quick to book a place...

July 09, 2026


Kerkrade

Live stream action from World Music Contest

You can enjoy all the brass band contests at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade this weekend.

July 09, 2026


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pRINCIPALS

Principals in place for National Youth Band

August 4 • The principal players have been placed in their leadership roles on the current National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.


Fulham Brass

Fulham look towards York

August 4 • Fulham Band has been working with David Barringer and a host of tutors to prepare them for their York National Final appearance.


Jake Bartlett

Bartlett claims Mortimer Solo Award

August 4 • Tuba player Jake Bartlett has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition on this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.


Fowles

Wessex success on emerald anniversary

August 4 • The 55th anniversary Wessex Band Summer School has been hailed as a fantastic week of music making.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Alder Valley Brass

August 4 • Alder Valley Brass, an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band seek a BBb bass . We rehearse Mon & Thu 8-10pm in Farnham. New MD Ollie Hallstead-Brooks starts with us in September. Come and join the team!


Alder Valley Brass

August 4 • Alder Valley Brass, an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band seek a BBb bass . We rehearse Mon & Thu 8-10pm in Farnham. New MD Ollie Hallstead-Brooks starts with us in September. Come and join the team!


Crewe Brass

August 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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