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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


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

September 25, 2026


Swoss Open

Result: 2026 Besson Swiss Open

Brass Band Treize Etoile regains possession of the Swiss Open title in Lucerne.

September 21, 2026


York

Report & Result: 2026 Third Section National Championship of Great Britain

Let it snow... Allerton claims the Third Section honours in York.

September 20, 2026


York

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


York Barbican

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


York Barbican

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


NYBBNI

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


York rooms

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


lUCERN

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


York

Bands get ready for York tests

All the preparation has just about been done as bands look forward to taking to the stage at York, Barbican in search of National title success. .

September 18, 2026


Tivoli

Dutch previews on National test-pieces

You can now listen to preview performances for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Division test-pieces for the 2026 Dutch National Championships.

September 18, 2026


nybbgb

NYBBGB Summer Concert now on You Tube

You can now enjoy the Summer Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain from the comfort of your home.

September 18, 2026


Chapelenlefrith

Chapel-en-le-Frith reaches final chord

140 years of brass banding history comes to end as trustees take decision to wind up Derbyshire band.

September 18, 2026


EBBA Social

EBBA appoints Content Creators

EBBA looks to strengthen its communication, storytelling and digital engagement with appointment of two new Content Creators.

September 18, 2026


BrookWright Christmas

BrookWright Music: A Christmas Canon (Trad arr. William Gordon)

A seamless combination of two well-loved Christmas favourites ideal for any festive concert

September 18, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

September 18, 2026


Markus Bach

Death of Markus S. Bach

The death has been announced of Markus S. Bach, one of the pioneering figures of the European brass band movement.

September 18, 2026


York

The Section 1-4 National Finals are in York this weekend

There will be plenty of great music to enjoy over two packed days at York, Barbican this weekend.

September 16, 2026


NYBBGB auditions

NYBBGB audition dates announced

Auditions will take place across the UK for youngsters wishing to be part of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain ensembles.

September 16, 2026


taa

Elite memory test for Norwegian National

Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen's 'Mnemosyne Phrases' has been announced as the set-work for the Elite Division of the Norwegian National Championships.

September 16, 2026


Samba Haps

Wright & Round: Samba de Haps (Philip Harper)

Bring some serious energy to your next concert with this fantastic new addition to the Wright & Round catalogue.

September 16, 2026


Rivington

New build future beckons for Rivington & Adlington

Players past and present can leave their mark as Rivington & Adlington Band looks forward to bright new build future.

September 16, 2026


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4BR

4BR Review — Episode 23

October 10 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.


Gregson

Gregson set for Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance

October 10 • Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.


Navigation Inn

Time please — as Navigation Inn closes doors...

October 10 • The most famous brass band pub in the world has closed its doors — perhaps for the very last time.


Blackford

Orbital countdown for Tredegar

October 10 • The fourth of the commissioning bands will perform Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in West Sussex later today as Tredegar get ready for lift off in Ardingly.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Bedford Town Band - Autumn Concert also featuring our Academy

Saturday 10 October • Putnoe Heights Church. Putnoe Heights. Bedford MK41 8EB


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

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


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Darron Cleary-McHarg

MISM
Composer, Arranger & Music Educator


               

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