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Royal connection for Jedforest
It seems the performance of Jedforest Instrumental Band brought back brass playing memories for King Charles III.
July 07, 2026
Final bow gains standing ovation for Wormald
43 years of leading music making in Bolton was marked with a standing ovation for Eagley Band MD, Chris Wormald.
July 07, 2026
KNDS Fairey to provide extra Sparke of celebration
The KNDS Fairey Band will present a specially curated concert later this year celebrate the 75th birthday of composer Philip Sparke.
July 07, 2026
Bevan Day recognition for Tredegar
Tredegar gains recognition for 150 years of representing their town with pride.
July 07, 2026
Wright & Round: Born Free (John Barry arr. Alan Catherall)
A classic for film goers and tenor horn players... and perfect for any concert.
July 07, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
Lots more brass music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
July 07, 2026
Result: 2026 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest
Hepworth carries on its dominance of the lucrative march and hymn tune circuit with victory at the Brighouse event under MD Ryan Watkins.
July 06, 2026
Result: 2026 Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest
Milnrow adds another march and hymn tune title as they build confidence and bank balances ahead of autumn majors.
July 06, 2026
Death of Gordon Higginbottom
The death has been announced of the celebrated tenor horn soloist, tutor, clinician, conductor and adjudicator, Gordon Higginbottom.
July 06, 2026
Ticket sales boost for National Youth Bands
Tickets for the end of course performances of both the National Children's Band and National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are bring snapped up quickly.
July 05, 2026
Mutum book gains plaudits to boost sales
'The Brass Band Hall of Fame' is proving to be a popular read — with plaudits helping add further information and insight to Tim Mutum's book.
July 05, 2026
World Cup preview for the cooperation band
Scotland is still in the draw for the brass band version of the World Cup — and you can hear how they are putting the final preparations in place ahead of Kerkrade.
July 04, 2026
Essence of Tredegar enjoyed by young euph player
19 year old Carys Rycroft recently enjoyed her prize of a solo spotlight at a rehearsal with Tredegar Band.
July 04, 2026
Soli connection to come to an end
The musical partnership between Anne Van den Berg and Soli Brass will come to an end after this year's Dutch National Championships.
July 04, 2026
Woolston Band on the rise again
New Zealand's most successful band is getting ever closer to putting the final touches to its future home.
July 04, 2026
Brass Band Week kicks off
Bands are being asked to show the world what they are all about during Brass Band Week.
July 04, 2026
Football's coming home...via Queensbury.
Could 60 years of hurt be over for England — with a little help from Black Dyke Band...
July 04, 2026
NXTOD set for busy hosting schedule
You can enjoy live streamed brass banding from Lancashire to Devon with a stop off in Elland thanks to NXTOD this July.
July 04, 2026
Whitburn welcomes new baritone signing
The Scottish champion has been adding talented youth to their championship winning ranks.
July 04, 2026
90th anniversary filming for City of Bristol
The musical history of City of Bristol Band will be captured on film over the next two weekends.
July 04, 2026
Renfrew marks anniversary with friends Foden's stars
Renfrew Burgh Band has marked its 115th anniversary with a special concert featuring Foden's stars Mark Wilkinson and Gary Curtin.
July 04, 2026
BrookWright Music: Skidaddle (Barrie Gott)
A high energy fun packed feature to get everyone in a hurry at a cocnert.
July 04, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 35
The latest bit of general chit chat from the banding world with a North Walian accent.
July 01, 2026
New ownership announced for World of Brass, Wobplay and World of Sound
The trio of leading brass band music brands have been bought as an independent business by Adam Goldsmith and Nicki Tonge.
July 01, 2026
Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced
Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.
July 01, 2026
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