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willebroek

Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy

Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.

August 13, 2026


Harper

Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan

Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.

August 13, 2026


Bruce Broughton

BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)

A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.

August 13, 2026


St Kilda

St Kilda celebrations marked by global connections

The 125th anniversary of the St Kilda Band saw Ian Porthouse player return with his family to add to the celebrations.

August 13, 2026


Greve

Larsen provides Wizard inspiration for Danish success

Composer Jacob Vilhelm Larsen's new work, 'The Wizard of Menlo Park' has helped Greve Pigegarde to success at the Danish Marching Band Championships.

August 13, 2026


NYBBGB amabassadors

National Youth Band Ambassadors set for London showcase

The NYBBGB Ambassador Band can be heard right in the heart of London this weekend with an afternoon open air concert at St Martin in the Fields.

August 12, 2026


That's banding

New exhibition at Brass Band Archive

New voices to be heard with Brass Band England's 'That's Banding' exhibition at Heritage Quay at Huddersfield University.

August 12, 2026


BBSS

40th anniversary success for Brass Band Summer School

The long standing summer school course sets itself new benchmarks for the future after successful anniversary debut in Gloucestershire.

August 12, 2026


Brazil

Baker returns from Brazilian festival visit

Brett Baker has return to Brazil for the first time in over a decade to reconnect with trombonists.

August 12, 2026


Brass roots

BBE looks to boost roots to help new players

A new initiative from Brass Bands England looks to give a 'Brass Boost' to teachers, tutors and band leaders to help emerging playing talent.

August 12, 2026


Hawaii

Wright & Round: Hawaii Five-O (arr. Philip Harper)

Book 'em Danno! Relive the glories of one of the greatest television theme tunes of all time with a brilliant bit of surf up cops and robbers...

August 12, 2026


Brookwright

BrookWright Music Solo Comp closing date looms

There is still time to get your entries in for the BrookWright Music International Brass Solo Contest.

August 12, 2026


Gramercy

Gramercy success celebrated in USA

An inspirational 22nd Gramercy Band Camp has just come to an end in New York state.

August 12, 2026


Summer

Eikanger continues investment in youth development

The Norwegian National Champion has just held its 28th Feriespel Summer Course.

August 10, 2026


ISB

New sop lead at ISB

Oliver Ridley has become the new soprano player of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.

August 10, 2026


Trivergence

Trivergence set for Albert Hall appearance

Trombone stars Peter Moore, Mark Nightingale and Andy Wood plus friends will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall National Final in October.

August 08, 2026


IBBSS

Barringer delight at IBBSS success

A week of hard work, great music making and friendship in Swansea was a fitting celebration of the leading course's ethos.

August 08, 2026


Mark Vause

Vause takes baton at Pilling Silver

Mark Vause is the new MD of Pilling Silver Band as he returns to the North West.

August 08, 2026


Smith

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The duo discuss the benefits of an infusion of classical music in the banding veins in rehearsals and concerts.

August 08, 2026


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 24

The latest episode of chat and opinion is now out...

August 08, 2026


wobplay

Support boosts new Wobplay tenure

Nicki Tonge and Adam Goldsmith grateful for the continued support of global subscribers as World of Sound, World of Brass and wobplay look towards future.

August 06, 2026


NYBBWales

Orbital gets Welsh Youth launch

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will include Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in their ambitious summer course concerts repertoire.

August 06, 2026


UnIbRASS

Entries open for UniBrass Composition Competition

The 2027 UniBrass Foundation's Composition Competition is now open — with an Oxford feel theme.

August 06, 2026


Blackford

Orbital set for publishing take-off

The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.

August 05, 2026


BBSS

BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert

Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.

August 05, 2026


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Sparke

British Open Countdown: T minus 9

September 3 • The countdown is underway for this year's British Open with 'Music of the Spheres' ready for lift off. But which European own-choice topping piece comes close to it in contest popularity since it was used in 2004?


Friary

New signing at Friary

September 3 • Cornish cornet player Jacob Griffiths returns to the banding fold with Friary.


BrookWright

2026 BrookWright Solo winners announced

September 3 • Mark Vause and Elijah Baker claim the main category awards with 11-year-old cornetist Bradley Mahungu capturing the Public Commendation Prize.


Music

Spheres starting to align across the UK

September 3 • Keep an eye out for a chance to hear a preview of 'Music of the Spheres' ahead of the British Open at Symphony Hall.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


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


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Yorkshire Imperial

September 3 • Yorkshire Imperial band have SECOND HORN and BBb­ BASS vacancies available. . At Imps we have a proud tradition, clear ambitions and a sensible, well-planned schedule. We're looking for musicians who want to make outstanding music & will enjoy the journey!


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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