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Dobcross Silver

New additions at Dobcross

Six new players have added to the ranks of youth and experience at Dobcross Silver Band over the last few months.

September 29, 2026


Monster

Wright & Round: It ('s a Monster) arr. by Philip Harper

An absolute unrestrained banger to add to a concert programme.

September 29, 2026


Death

Death of Shipston stalwart

The death has been announced of one of Shipston Band's longest serving members.

September 29, 2026


Sparke

All preview roads lead to the Albert Hall...

You can hear how the competing bands are getting on with their final preparations on Philip Sparke's work ahead of the National Final at the Royal Hall this weekend.

September 28, 2026


Hobury Victoria

Results: 2026 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest

Horbury hit double top to defeat Championship and First Section rivals in Chorley as Golborne, Blackpool Brass and Driffield Silver also secure section victories.

September 28, 2026


Blidworth

Result: 2026 NEMBBA Entertainment Contest

Blidworth Welfare takes the entertainment honours in Darley Dale.

September 28, 2026


Bathgate

Report & Result: 2026 Fife Charities Contest

Bathgate claims the honours in Kirkcaldy to head on a journey to the Spring Festival.

September 27, 2026


Regionals

Bands take first look at Regional test-pieces

The five works to test the bands at the 2027 Regional Championships have now been announced.

September 26, 2026


Brassed OFF

Extra tickets released for Brassed Off at Albert Hall

There is a very limited number of extra tickets that have now been released for Grimethorpe's 'Brassed Off -Live' appearance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday

September 26, 2026


Tredegar

Sterling welcomes Tredegar baritones to Artist roster

A new partnership between Sterling Instruments and Tredegar offers joint musical support and development,

September 26, 2026


Singers

Its not just bands that complain about entry fees...

How about paying £150 plus £42 a player to take part in an event?

September 26, 2026


Friary

New signings at Friary

Friary Brass welcomes a musical coalition to the ranks...

September 26, 2026


Dunfermline

Frame takes residency role at Dunfermline

The experienced Davie Frame has become the new resident conductor at Dunfermline City Brass.

September 26, 2026


Ukraine

Thomas to drive ambulance support for Ukraine

Leamington Music is raising funds to provide an ambulance to support Ukrainian forces, with its well known chairperson leading the drive.

September 26, 2026


yOUTH cHAMPS

Filling up time for Youth Championships

There has been a great early response from youth bands and ensembles wishing to be a part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.

September 25, 2026


jACKLIN

Bingham to take baton for first National Children's Band of Northern Ireland

Jacklin Bingham will lead the first ever National Children's Band of Northern Ireland — with applications now open to become a founder member.

September 25, 2026


Brassbandworld

Landmark issue for Brass Band World out now

The 350th edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published.

September 25, 2026


BBCA

Kerwin and Harper to lead BBCA seminars

Tabby Kerwin and Philip Harper will host interactive seminars as guests of the Brass Band Conductors' Association in October and November.

September 25, 2026


Proms

Record audiences enjoy Proms performances

This year's BBC Proms was enjoyed by over 10.2 million listeners on different broadcast platforms.

September 25, 2026


Hutchison

Death of Archie Hutchison

The death has been announced of one of Scotland's most popular brass band musicians.

September 25, 2026


Red Admiral

Live stream for Red Admiral watching

You can sit back and enjoy plenty of great brass band entertainment this weekend.

September 25, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: A Carol Rhapsody (Geoffrey Nobes)

A rhapsody of some of the most famous and popular carols — and an ideal early Christmas present for a band with a busy festive schedule.

September 25, 2026


Harper

Harper takes Bugle exams

Cory MD Philip Harper will be the adjudicator at the 101st Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle next year.

September 25, 2026


Granite City

Glynn takes on Granite lead

Adam Glynn has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Granite City Brass.

September 25, 2026


Loganiar

Come fly with me...

Scottish regional airline supports music making in rarely reached destinations.

September 25, 2026


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Louis Dowdeswell

Dowdeswell ready for final print run

October 15 • The new album from trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell is set to bring high intensity brass to the classics .


Rochdale Contest

Bands ready for Rochdale own-choice challenges

October 15 • There are plenty of bands and plenty of musical choice to enjoy at the Rochdale Contest this weekend.


Wychavon

Wychavon Festival of Brass line-ups confirmed

October 15 • There will be a full day of entertainment at The De Montfort School in Evesham later this month.


Boscombe

Boscombe to welcome Black Dyke Band for 140th anniversary

October 15 • Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army will welcome Black Dyke Band for a joint concert to celebrate 140 years of music making and worship.


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


Tintwistle Band

October 15 • We currently have a vacancy for a 2nd horn player, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! We are a second section band, and rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs


St Michael's Band

October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player


Jonathan Corry

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


               

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