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Borage

Wright & Round: Brass Cats Collection (arranged Daroll Barry)

What's new pussycats? Great feline music for your band on a special day...

August 03, 2026


Steve

Second final bow for Pritchard-Jones at Porthywaen

The experienced conductor Steve Pritchard-Jones has stepped down from the MD role at Porthywaen Silver Band.

August 03, 2026


Tewit Youth

Tewit Youth enjoy German break

The members of Tewit Youth Band have enjoyed a great trip to the famous Mosel area of Germany.

August 03, 2026


ioo

Report & Result: 2026 Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition

Brass ensembles from across the globe battled for the leading brass ensemble competition prize in Birmingham recently.

August 03, 2026


Fodens

Sponsorship boost for Foden's

North West champion announces a new sponsorship partnership with Cheshire based Acceler8 Clinical Research.

August 03, 2026


Wobplay

New additions to wobplay platform

Extra performances and features are being added to the wobplay media platform

August 03, 2026


Cory

Cory drives social media connections

Well over 100,000 people know just what is going on at Cory Band thanks to their social media output.

August 03, 2026


Deiniolen

Result: 2026 Welsh National Eisteddfod

Deiniolen claims the top section title at the National title in Pembrokeshire, as section titles go to Markham & District and Brass@Bont.

August 03, 2026


Kirkintilloch Band

Home from home for Kirky

The Kirkintilloch Band has secured its own home for future musical journeys.

August 03, 2026


Creswick

Love Songs partnership aims for Australian folk prize

A collaboration between the acclaimed Australian artist, Archer and the Creswick Brass Band gains cultural award nomination.

August 03, 2026


Siddis Brass

Siddis confirms 64 band line-up

The Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships will be packed with competing bands.

July 31, 2026


Barrhead Band

Barrhead to make free investment in youth

Barrhead Burgh Band will look to kickstart its future prosperity with a free ethos of inclusion and support in youth.

July 31, 2026


Btteshanger

Betteshanger looks to Eclipse recent achievements

Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band is looking to gain yet more National success thanks to the help of generous sponsors.

July 31, 2026


Wellington

New Zealand President reflects on banding's worldwide contribution

BBANZ President, John Sullivan focusses his praise for bands at home and abroad in the latest issue of the 'Mouthpiece' journal.

July 31, 2026


Eisteddfod

Bands prepare for Welsh National

The National Eisteddfod of Wales starts this weekend in Pembrokeshire with brass bands taking to the televised stage.

July 31, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 37

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

July 31, 2026


Katrina

Positive disruption promised for Children's Band finale

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band is ready to bring positive musical disruption to their audience under the baton of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.

July 30, 2026


London Brass

London Brass looks towards 40th anniversary

The critically acclaimed brass ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special concert in London later this year.

July 30, 2026


Besson

Prestige demand for new cornet

Besson delight as new BE2029 Prestige cornet makes impact since its launch earlier this year.

July 30, 2026


NYBBS

Young cornet star claims NYBBS solo competition honour

Isla Gillespie impressed the judges at the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland as she clams the Solo Competition award

July 30, 2026


Tred Worc

Tredegar set for Three Choirs appearance in 2027

Tredegar Band will add to its artistic CV with an appearance at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester next year.

July 30, 2026


ibbss

Stars and delegates align in Swansea on Friday night

There will be plenty of great music to enjoy on Friday night in Swansea at the Gala Concert of the International Brass Band Summer School Course.

July 30, 2026


Alan Hobbins

Hobbins takes helm at Queensbury Music Centre

Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Yorkshire National finalist Queensbury Music Centre.

July 30, 2026


Brass Band Willebroek

Full up signs for Willebroek's Best of Belgium

The latest Willebroek Academy Course will get underway this weekend — and all the spaces have been filled.

July 30, 2026


NYBBS

NYBBS pop up to entertain in Edinburgh

The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has enjoyed a day trip to the Scottish capital...

July 30, 2026


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British Open

British Open live-stream

August 24 • The 2026 British Open Championship will be live-streamed around the banding globe — so make sure you don't miss a note of the action.


Jeju

Result: 2026 Jeju International Brass & Percussion Competition

August 24 • French euphonium player Tewinn Spiess claims the bi-annual Jeju International Euphonium title.


New South Wales

Results: 2026 New South Wales State Championships

August 24 • Willoughby City Band regains the State title with section wins for Warringah Concert Brass, Newcastle PCYC Band, Waratah Brass Academy, Willoughby Youth Brass and Warringah Youth Brass.


NYBBGB

National Youth ambassadors find new audience in lost oasis

August 24 • The 40 strong Ambassador Band of the NYBBGB entertained the crowds in a lost oasis in the heart of London.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wantage Silver Band

August 22 • Wantage Concert Brass (1st Section) are looking for a SOLO HORN and PERCUSSIONIST. Under the direction of our dynamic and inspiring MD Daniel Hall. This year we achieved 3rd at the L&SC regionals. We rehearse Tue & Fri 7:30pm- 9:30pm in our own bandhall


Ashington Colliery Band

August 20 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Band are looking for a percussionist, ideally tune although the ability to play an anvil is an absolute must! We play exciting music with lots of percussion so there's plenty to keep you occupied.


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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