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Sterling welcomes Tredegar baritones to Artist roster
A new partnership between Sterling Instruments and Tredegar offers joint musical support and development,
September 26, 2026
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
Frame takes residency role at Dunfermline
The experienced Davie Frame has become the new resident conductor at Dunfermline City Brass.
September 26, 2026
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
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
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
Landmark issue for Brass Band World out now
The 350th edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published.
September 25, 2026
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
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
Death of Archie Hutchison
The death has been announced of one of Scotland's most popular brass band musicians.
September 25, 2026
Live stream for Red Admiral watching
You can sit back and enjoy plenty of great brass band entertainment this weekend.
September 25, 2026
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 takes Bugle exams
Cory MD Philip Harper will be the adjudicator at the 101st Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle next year.
September 25, 2026
Glynn takes on Granite lead
Adam Glynn has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Granite City Brass.
September 25, 2026
Come fly with me...
Scottish regional airline supports music making in rarely reached destinations.
September 25, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
September 25, 2026
Result: 2026 Besson Swiss Open
Brass Band Treize Etoile regains possession of the Swiss Open title in Lucerne.
September 21, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Third Section National Championship of Great Britain
Let it snow... Allerton claims the Third Section honours in York.
September 20, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Fourth Section National Championship of Great Britain
Wardle Community are the ultimate Heroes of the North as they claim the National title in York.
September 20, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 First Section National Championship of Great Britain
Marsden Silver Prize discover the source of a thunderous success in York.
September 19, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Second Section National Championship of Great Britain
Harborough and Ben Smith showed the courage of their musical convictions to claim the honours in York.
September 19, 2026
National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland marks second mark
The National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland has made its second public appearance in bringing the recent Enniskillen BrassFest to a close.
September 19, 2026
National good luck for bands from rooms4groups
The accommodation specialists are supporting all the bands on their competitive visit to their home city this weekend.
September 18, 2026
Bands prepare for Swiss Open in reflection
The 36th Besson Swiss Open takes place this weekend with thoughts of celebration tempered by reflection on the passing of Markus S. Bach.
September 18, 2026
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