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Mead and Agnew

Mead adds test match credentials to tutoring

Steven Mead met up with cricket broadcaster and test match cricketer Jonathan Agnew to give him a euphonium lesson.

July 09, 2026


NXTOD

More demand for NXTOD

You can enjoy a great mini documentary from the recent Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune contest and sign up for more live brass banding.

July 09, 2026


SARR BANDSTAND

March & Hymn tune set for Forest of Dean

The GBBA will host its own march and hymn tune contest at Scarr Bandstand in Coleford later this year.

July 09, 2026


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert tickets go on sale

Tickets for the leading brass band entertainment contest weekend in Gateshead are now on sale.

July 08, 2026


hOSONS

New horizons enjoyed by National Youth exchange

Four young players from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland will be enjoying their exchange of musical cultures in the coming weeks

July 08, 2026


City of Bristol

First recording steps taken by City of Bristol

The first weekend of filming and recording has been undertaken by City of Bristol Band to celebrate its 90th anniversary.

July 08, 2026


Ambassadors

NYBBGB Ambassadors inspiring future generations on outreach tour

Over 4,000 primary school pupils will enjoy performances form the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Ambassador Ensemble over the next few days.

July 07, 2026


Herbert

Discount rate on The Brass Band Story

Yale University Press Publishing is offering a special discount on Prof Trevor Herbert's new book about the banding movement.

July 07, 2026


Broderick

New top man at Hammonds

Luke Broderick will take the principal cornet seat at the leading Yorkshire band.

July 07, 2026


Jedforest

Royal connection for Jedforest

It seems the performance of Jedforest Instrumental Band brought back brass playing memories for King Charles III.

July 07, 2026


Chris Wormald

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


Sparke

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


Tredegar

Bevan Day recognition for Tredegar

Tredegar gains recognition for 150 years of representing their town with pride.

July 07, 2026


Born Free

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

Radio: Touch of Brass

Lots more brass music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

July 07, 2026


Hepworth

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


Milnrow

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


hIGGINBOTTOM

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


NYBBGB

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


Tim Mutum

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


the cooperation band

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


Tredegar Carys

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


Van den berg

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 bRASS

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

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


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Katrina

Positive disruption promised for Children's Band finale

July 30 • 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.


London Brass

London Brass looks towards 40th anniversary

July 30 • The critically acclaimed brass ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special concert in London later this year.


Besson

Prestige demand for new cornet

July 30 • Besson delight as new BE2029 Prestige cornet makes impact since its launch earlier this year.


NYBBS

Young cornet star claims NYBBS solo competition honour

July 30 • Isla Gillespie impressed the judges at the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland as she clams the Solo Competition award


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to complete our horn section. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Chinnor Silver

July 28 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (3rd) at 11am in our bandroom.. If your band is taking a summer break and you fancy keeping your lip in with a friendly,relaxed rehearsal come and join us.All abilities welcome and its all free with tea & cake.


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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