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BBE to spearhead campaign for brass band UNESCO recognition
Brass Bands England is hoping that people will help support the campaign to to get brass banding added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.
March 12, 2026
ConsTest line-up confirmed as tickets go on sale
18 bands will showcase their own-choice selections at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this year.
March 12, 2026
Insurance queries answered in Torquay
T&R Direct Insurance Services will be in Torquay to answer questions, check policies and offer expert advice — so come along and say hello and you could win an iPad too...
March 12, 2026
Bond replaces Baker in Torquay box
Due to illness Christopher Bond will replace Leigh Baker to adjudicate at the West of England Regional Championships.
March 12, 2026
Wright & Round: Around the Campfire (Philip Harper)
A magnificent bit of Cory Brass in Concert magic to add to your concert programmes.
March 12, 2026
Tredegar to lead Welsh Regional test piece preview
The defending Welsh champion Tredegar will be joined by Parc & Dare, Crosskeys and Mid Rhondda for a special Area test piece preview in Tonyrefail on Friday evening.
March 12, 2026
A Granite portrait of the Art of Banding...
The Art of Banding duo of Liz and Katy spent a great visit to the Scottish Championships in Perth where they were welcomed with open arms.
March 12, 2026
European Soloist Competition finalists announced
19 performers will head to Linz to try and win the 10th European Soloist title.
March 12, 2026
Positive Times for banding in the media
The highly respected chief music critic of The Times has added to the recent positive flow of news about the banding world and its performers.
March 11, 2026
Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday details announced
There will be 11 venues to visit for players, supporters and visitors alike as the greatest free show one earth welcomes the bands yet again.
March 11, 2026
Hepworth ambition embraces Higgins Concerto Grosso
The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champions will join forces with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of Gavin Higgins' imposing 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' in Huddersfield next month.
March 11, 2026
Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn tests
35 bands will compete at the Welsh Regional Championships — and its a 11.00am start each day in Swansea.
March 11, 2026
Last touches being put in place for Torquay
There is sure to be a great weekend of contesting in Torquay this weekend as the West of England Regional Championships take place.
March 11, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — this week with a sprinkling of something a little Irish in flavour...
March 11, 2026
Necessity of Renewal for Dutch Nationals
A new work by Dutch composer Dennis Hazenoot will test the Second Division bands at the Dutch National Championships.
March 11, 2026
Morton set for National role with Stavanger
David Morton will direct Stavanger Band at the 2027 Norwegian National Championships.
March 11, 2026
New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery
The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.
March 11, 2026
Zone One ready for Wilson Area challenge
Zone One Brass is looking forward to their Area title assault under the baton of John Wilson.
March 11, 2026
Brassettes launch Assist International Women's Day event.
The Brassettes Scratch Band played their part in the success of the Assist International Women's Day in Stockton.
March 11, 2026
Yorkshire Committee issues Third Section statement
The Yorkshire Regional Championship Committee has clarified the reason behind the delay in the announcement of the Third Section results in Huddersfield.
March 08, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships
Area title success for GUS, Rushden Town, Harborough, Market Rasen and Cubbington Silver Band in Bedworth.
March 07, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Scottish Championships
Whitburn claim the domestic honours as Kirkintilloch Kelvin, Johnstone, Selkirk Silver and Bon-Accord B take section titles in Perth.
March 07, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships
Area title success for Hepworth, South Yorkshire Police, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Drighlington and Queensbury Music Centre on a weekend of memorable individual and collective excellence.
March 07, 2026
Buma accolade for Deleruyelle
Composer Thierry Deleruyelle follows in prestigious footsteps with Buma International Wind Music Award.
March 07, 2026
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