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Queensbury

Last chord for Lewis at Queensbury Music Centre

The double Yorkshire Area title winner thanks MD Chris Lewis after he decides to step down from conducting role.

June 21, 2026


Frank Mathison

Death of Frank Mathison

The death has been announced of the former bass trombone player of the London Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

June 21, 2026


Foden's

Foden's and friends...

The North West Area champion was joined by six friendly bands for a great evening of community music making.

June 21, 2026


Wilby

Wilby premiere in County Down

Philip Wilby's 'Spring Requiem' will receive its world premiere performed by the Ulster Consort & Players.

June 20, 2026


Cooperation

Invisible presence for cooperation band in Orkney

the cooperation band will perform Gabrieli's 'Invisible Symphony' as well as their Brass in Concert winning 'La Premier' as part of the St Magnus International Festival in Orkney.

June 20, 2026


Elland

Elland set for showcase six-pack spectacular

Six ensembles from the Yorkshire band will take to the stage at Huddersfield Town Hall next month in a fantastic show of community led music making.

June 20, 2026


Band Supplies

Muted quartet set to help holiday treats

Get a quartet of Champion cornet mutes from Band Supplies are you will save a few bob on those new sunglasses your always wanted for your hols...

June 20, 2026


Brassed Off

Brassed Off to be performed at British Open weekend

The iconic sound of Grimley Colliery Band will be heard on the Sunday at Symphony Hall as 'Brassed Off Live' comes to Birmingham the day after the British Open.

June 20, 2026


Kerkrade

World Championships to be streamed

It has been announced that the brass band events at the World Championships in Kerkrade will be live-streamed.

June 19, 2026


Broxburn

New arrivals and progression at Broxburn

New signings and great progress has been made with players coming to Broxburn & Livingston Band

June 19, 2026


Rivington and ADLINGTON

Future foundations now in place for Rivington & Adlington

The North West band has taken a huge step forward in securing its base for its musical future.

June 19, 2026


Doodles Gold

Invest in Gold...

Players have enjoyed dividend payment over many years from their investment in gold for their mouthpieces.

June 19, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Peter and the Wolf (Prokofiev arr. Duncan Wilson)

Have the wolf at the concert door with this wonderful audience friendly arrangement of the Prokofiev classic.

June 19, 2026


NXTOD

Red Admiral Hymn & March Contest to be live-streamed on NXTOD

You will be able to enjoy the popular hymn and march contest from the comfort of your home, at work, on on your travels...

June 19, 2026


Dutch

No vote for change as Dutch hit 40 mark for Nationals

40 bands will head to Utrecht for the Dutch National Championships after the top section bands vote to remain musically the same.

June 19, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 34

The latest episode of the banding podcast with a North Walian accent.

June 19, 2026


Brassettes

Podcast: Brassettes — Episodes 7 & 8

Join presenter Joanne Behan for two new interviews with inspiring women in the banding world as the new series returns.

June 19, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Lots more great music to enjoy with presenters Martin and Julie.

June 19, 2026


RAH

MPs vote against Albert Hall ticket proposals

A Private Members Bill to amend the constitution of the charity that runs the Royal Albert Hall and its long held ticketing policy has been defeated in Parliament amid accusations of "outrageous profiteering".

June 16, 2026


pocast

4BR Review: Episode 19

Join Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas on Wednesday 17th June at 7.00pm for the latest live broadcast 4BR Review.

June 15, 2026


Thoresby

Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune

Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.

June 15, 2026


Newstead

Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest

Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.

June 15, 2026


wITHINGTON

Withington bows out with a Russian flourish

The musical partnership between Allan Withington and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band came to an end in France with a memorable musical flourish.

June 15, 2026


Alison Childs

Dedicated Childs services marked by Black Dyke Band

The recent Black Dyke Brass Festival marked the retirement of administrator Alison Childs.

June 15, 2026


Tim Mutum

The Brass Band Hall of Fame gets published

Brass band historian Tim Mutum's new book provides essential portraits of nearly 140 brass band conductors, players and personalities.

June 14, 2026


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4BR Review

Join the 4BR review on Wednesday night

July 14 • The latest episode has a World Championship flavour as a musical aperitif for your night's entertainment before the football begins...


Vilhelmsen

Vilhelmsen to concentrate on composing

July 14 • The award winning Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen steps down as principal cornet of Oslofjord Band to build on her compositional success


David Gallaher

Gallaher takes final fly past

July 14 • One of New Zealand banding's most respected figures has hung up his professional musical wings.


Hey Jude

Wright & Round: Hey Jude (Lennon & McCartney arr. Derek Broadbent)

July 14 • If things go to plan for England in the next few days, then this might be the perfect addition to any band's concert play list...


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


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


Chinnor Silver

July 14 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on MONDAY 20th at 11 am in our bandroom.. We would welcome players of all ages and abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Of course there is tea and cake !!!. And you can even choose a piece to play


Welwyn Garden City Band

July 13 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band. We currently have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player, a 2nd EUPHONIUM player and PERCUSSIONISTS. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Fulham Brass Band

July 7 • Principal Eb bass vacancy:. . Fulham Brass Band, under our inspirational new MD Alan Thomas, are looking for a top class Eb bass player to join us for the First Section National Finals in September and beyond as we seek promotion back to the Championship.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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