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Gavin Higgins

Higgins pride at presidential role at Tredegar

Composer Gavin Higgins has become the proud new President of Tredegar Band.

September 29, 2026


Hepworth

Hepworth road to Albert Hall helped by great support

The Yorkshire Champion has been aided on the road to the National Final by a raft of great local supporters.

September 29, 2026


MangerBrasswinds

Contemporary legacy continues at BrassWind Festival

The 22nd BrassWind Festival once again showcased the new and original works.

September 29, 2026


NXTOD

Red Admiral entertainment now on demand

You can sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment Contest — time and time again on NXTOD.

September 29, 2026


Rushden Windmill

No more music at Rushden Windmill

151 years of history has come to an end with the winding up of Rushden Windmill Band.

September 29, 2026


Rossini

BrookWright Music: Kyrie from 'Petite Messe Solennelle' (Rossini arr. David Robb)

The atmosphere and emotion of Rossini's final work brought to life for brass band.

September 29, 2026


Hathern Band

Hathern celebrate well knitted history

The Hathern Band has celebrated its 170th anniversary in fine style.

September 29, 2026


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


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Youth Champs packed full following record registrations

October 16 • The 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain are full to the brim after unprecedented response from those wanting to take part.


Santa

Wright & Round: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Michael Buble arr. Chris Wormald)

October 16 • You can't beat a little bit of Buble for Christmas...


ABRSM

ABRSM fined over serious shortcomings

October 16 • The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music has been fined £150,000 by Ofqual over serious shortcomings in its arrangements for retaining and managing assessment evidence.


Tredegar

Tredegar provide penultimate Orbital launch

October 16 • The fourth commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's major composition has been given by Tredegar in West Sussex.


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


The Egham Band - The Egham Band Plays Classic Rock

Friday 16 October • St John's Church Egham, Manor Farm Lane, Egham tw20 9HR


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Front Row Cornet player 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.


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb Bass player 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.


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb Bass player 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.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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