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Wessex success on emerald anniversary
The 55th anniversary Wessex Band Summer School has been hailed as a fantastic week of music making.
August 04, 2026
Porthouse enjoys NZ return
Ian Porthouse is currently enjoying his return to New Zealand where he has been working with the Southern Youth Band.
August 04, 2026
Manger confirm conductor line-up
Manger Musikklag has confirmed its conducting team for the forthcoming season with Prof David King and Kjetil Djonne.
August 04, 2026
Sop swap at Cory and GUS
Jack Wilson and Carys Wood to swap soprano roles with Cory and GUS.
August 04, 2026
New lead for Cumbria Youth Band
Anna Hughes Williams will lead the Cumbria Youth Band this Autumn.
August 04, 2026
Commonwealth celebration led by the cooperation band
There was a musical close to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow led by the cooperation band.
August 03, 2026
Wright & Round: Brass Cats Collection (arranged Daroll Barry)
What's new pussycats? Great feline music for your band on a special day...
August 03, 2026
Second final bow for Pritchard-Jones at Porthywaen
The experienced conductor Steve Pritchard-Jones has stepped down from the MD role at Porthywaen Silver Band.
August 03, 2026
Tewit Youth enjoy German break
The members of Tewit Youth Band have enjoyed a great trip to the famous Mosel area of Germany.
August 03, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition
Brass ensembles from across the globe battled for the leading brass ensemble competition prize in Birmingham recently.
August 03, 2026
Sponsorship boost for Foden's
North West champion announces a new sponsorship partnership with Cheshire based Acceler8 Clinical Research.
August 03, 2026
New additions to wobplay platform
Extra performances and features are being added to the wobplay media platform
August 03, 2026
Cory drives social media connections
Well over 100,000 people know just what is going on at Cory Band thanks to their social media output.
August 03, 2026
Result: 2026 Welsh National Eisteddfod
Deiniolen claims the top section title at the National title in Pembrokeshire, as section titles go to Markham & District and Brass@Bont.
August 03, 2026
Home from home for Kirky
The Kirkintilloch Band has secured its own home for future musical journeys.
August 03, 2026
Love Songs partnership aims for Australian folk prize
A collaboration between the acclaimed Australian artist, Archer and the Creswick Brass Band gains cultural award nomination.
August 03, 2026
Siddis confirms 64 band line-up
The Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships will be packed with competing bands.
July 31, 2026
Barrhead to make free investment in youth
Barrhead Burgh Band will look to kickstart its future prosperity with a free ethos of inclusion and support in youth.
July 31, 2026
Betteshanger looks to Eclipse recent achievements
Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band is looking to gain yet more National success thanks to the help of generous sponsors.
July 31, 2026
New Zealand President reflects on banding's worldwide contribution
BBANZ President, John Sullivan focusses his praise for bands at home and abroad in the latest issue of the 'Mouthpiece' journal.
July 31, 2026
Bands prepare for Welsh National
The National Eisteddfod of Wales starts this weekend in Pembrokeshire with brass bands taking to the televised stage.
July 31, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 37
The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.
July 31, 2026
Positive disruption promised for Children's Band finale
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band is ready to bring positive musical disruption to their audience under the baton of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.
July 30, 2026
London Brass looks towards 40th anniversary
The critically acclaimed brass ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special concert in London later this year.
July 30, 2026
Prestige demand for new cornet
Besson delight as new BE2029 Prestige cornet makes impact since its launch earlier this year.
July 30, 2026
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