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David Morton

Morton set for National role with Stavanger

David Morton will direct Stavanger Band at the 2027 Norwegian National Championships.

March 11, 2026


Witton Albion

New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery

The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.

March 11, 2026


John Wilson

Zone One ready for Wilson Area challenge

Zone One Brass is looking forward to their Area title assault under the baton of John Wilson.

March 11, 2026


Brassettes

Brassettes launch Assist International Women's Day event.

The Brassettes Scratch Band played their part in the success of the Assist International Women's Day in Stockton.

March 11, 2026


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Committee issues Third Section statement

The Yorkshire Regional Championship Committee has clarified the reason behind the delay in the announcement of the Third Section results in Huddersfield.

March 08, 2026


Market Rasen

Report & Results: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships

Area title success for GUS, Rushden Town, Harborough, Market Rasen and Cubbington Silver Band in Bedworth.

March 07, 2026


Perth

Report & Results: 2026 Scottish Championships

Whitburn claim the domestic honours as Kirkintilloch Kelvin, Johnstone, Selkirk Silver and Bon-Accord B take section titles in Perth.

March 07, 2026


South Yorkshire Police

Report & Results: 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships

Area title success for Hepworth, South Yorkshire Police, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Drighlington and Queensbury Music Centre on a weekend of memorable individual and collective excellence.

March 07, 2026


Deleruyelle

Buma accolade for Deleruyelle

Composer Thierry Deleruyelle follows in prestigious footsteps with Buma International Wind Music Award.

March 07, 2026


Vilhelmsen

Vilhelmsen's growing presence honoured with Norwegian award

Composer Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen has been presented with a prestigious International Achievement Award by the Norwegian Music Publishers Association.

March 06, 2026


Prestige cornet

Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield

Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Mossley Band

Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley

If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...

March 06, 2026


Huddersfield

Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield

There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Perth Concert Hall

Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers

There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Civic Hall

Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action

The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.

March 06, 2026


Eikanger

Eikanger prepare for female tributes

The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.

March 06, 2026


Andrew Porter

Porter set for Friary leadership

Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.

March 06, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)

A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.

March 06, 2026


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead's Classical Life

The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.

March 05, 2026


New Zealand

Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals

Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.

March 05, 2026


Dutch Nationals

Spirit of Life to be heard in Utrecht

A new arrangement by Philip Harper of a wind band gem by Meindert Boekel will test the bands in the Third Division of the Dutch National Championships this year.

March 05, 2026


Wales

Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn Hall

35 bands will compete to be crowned Welsh Champions in Swansea later this month.

March 05, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

A broadcast dedicated to works written by female composers to mark International Women's Day on March 8th

March 05, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

March 04, 2026


Red Admiral

Red Admiral changes Entertainment date

The popular contest day has been changed to the 27th September.

March 04, 2026


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Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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