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UniBrass announces 2027 venue
The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in Oxford will host the 2027 UniBrass Championships.
October 28, 2026
Van Looy and Porthouse to lead Carlton Main
Glenn Van Looy and Ian Porthouse will lead Carlton Main Frickley Colliery on the contest stage in 2027.
October 28, 2026
Composer commissions in Cumbria
There are a trio of £750 composer commissions to be grabbed as part of the Drum & Brass organisation's Participations to Pathways initiative.
October 28, 2026
BrookWright Music: Winter Lullaby (Karl Whelan)
A wonderful cornet or flugel solo to add to any festive programme.
October 28, 2026
Young musicians enjoy Spa day
More and more young players are enjoying being part of the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band
October 28, 2026
Wright decision made for Bedworth Brass
The experienced Paul Wright has been appointed Musical Director of Bedworth Brass.
October 28, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest
There were plenty of great Gold Award performances to enjoy at the recent Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest.
October 28, 2026
Harper masterclass at EIBBSS
Philip Harper will lead a special on day conducting masterclass as part of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
October 28, 2026
Wright & Round: Carols with character
A quartet of Christmas crackers to add to any festive programme.
October 28, 2026
Foden's stars lead East Anglian Training Day
Players from the British Open winners have helped inspire 75 delegates at the recent East Anglian Brass Training Day
October 28, 2026
New Navigation lead secures pub future
The famous brass banding pub has new landlords.
October 28, 2026
Lydbrook confirm Barringer appointment
Colonel David Barringer MVO MBE extends his link to Lydbrook Band as professional conductor.
October 28, 2026
Podcast: The Joe and Jamie Show
Enjoy plenty of banding chat with Joe Murtagh and Jamie Duncan.
October 28, 2026
Death of Lionel Barnes
The death has been announced of Aldbourne Band stalwart Lionel Barnes.
October 28, 2026
Bandamonium set for Eastbourne in 2027
The popular festival will spearhead a new venture in Eastbourne in August 2027.
October 28, 2026
The life of John Packer to be celebrated
There will be an opportunity to celebrate the life of the founder of John Packer Ltd.
October 28, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
October 28, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Rochdale Contest
Own choice victories for Unite the Union, Dobcross Silver, Littleborough Brass and St. John's (Mossley) as Kidlington book their Spring Festival place.
October 25, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Dutch National Championships
Brass Band Schoonhoven reclaims National title as there are victories for Chr. Brass Band Excelsior, Brass Band De Bazuin B, Koperensemble de Waldsang and UDI Brass Band Oosternijkerk in Utrecht.
October 23, 2026
Varley heads from Hammonds to Queensbury
Philip Varley joins Black Dyke Band on solo cornet from Yorkshire rivals.
October 23, 2026
Countdown to Dutch National Championships
Go to our special live page of coverage from the 2026 Dutch National Championships which start at the TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht this afternoon.
October 21, 2026
Audition call for Scottish Youth
Young players in Scotland are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
October 21, 2026
Dutch Youth gains national support until 2029
The Dutch National Youth Brass Band will be supported by the NBK Foundation until 2029.
October 21, 2026
Tynan launches online Tuba Shop
The Black Dyke Band tuba star has launched his online store that caters for all things low brass.
October 21, 2026
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