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Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships
The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.
March 26, 2026
Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert
The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.
March 25, 2026
Dutch National Championship headed by Sparke
'Perihelion: Closer to the Sun' will test the top section bands at this year's Dutch National Championships.
March 25, 2026
Glover fits Sterling relaunch
Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.
March 25, 2026
Morton takes Desford baton
David Morton is set to strengthen ties with National Champion by becoming Musical Director.
March 25, 2026
Enjoy ConsTest action on NXTOD
You can enjoy a packed day of own-choice test-piece action from the ConsTest contest thanks to NXTOD.
March 25, 2026
Hammonds ready for Best of Brass appearance
The Hammonds Band are next up at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
March 25, 2026
World Youth Brass Band at Kerkrade
A World Youth Brass Band will perform at the WMC Contest in Kerkrade — and places are up for grabs.
March 25, 2026
Wright & Round: Travelin' Prayer (Billy Joel arr. Phillip Harper)
A septet with a difference from the pens Billy Joel and Philip Harper
March 25, 2026
Red Admiral contests open for entries
The forthcoming Red Admiral Hymn & March contest and flagship Entertainment Contest are now open for bands to enter.
March 25, 2026
Welsh help required
Welsh banding needs help and information to promote its work and its investment in the next generation of players.
March 25, 2026
Three Choirs Festival set for Elgar celebration and Higgins debut
There will be eight days of outstanding music performed at the Three Choirs Festival this year, including works by Edward Elgar and new Associate Composer Gavin Higgins.
March 25, 2026
Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay
If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate
March 24, 2026
And the National Final invitations go to...
The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.
March 24, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships
EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the titles in Durham.
March 21, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships
Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage
March 21, 2026
Did brass bands really receive £31 million?
Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...
March 19, 2026
Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases
If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...
March 19, 2026
Durham focus for North of England Area contenders
42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.
March 19, 2026
Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.
March 19, 2026
York National Finals schedule to be announced on 7th April
Qualifiers for the Section 1-4 National Finals will find out on which day they will play next month.
March 19, 2026
Ticket price savings for National Youth Championships
If you book your tickets on-line you can save hassle and money for a packed day of brilliant entertainment in Birmingham.
March 19, 2026
Pioneering spirit on show at Dutch Nationals
A work inspired by the explorations of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Abel Tasman will test the Fourth Division bands at the Dutch National Championships this year.
March 19, 2026
Cory add to their percussion team
Darcy Beck joins the ranks of the new Welsh Champion.
March 19, 2026
Seaside rendezvous in Lancashire
A fantastic Brass at the Seaside initiative needs a bit of extra support if it is to keep entertaining the crowds on St Anne's Promenade.
March 19, 2026
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