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British Open

British Open ticket sale date announced

The general sale of tickets for the 172nd British Open Championships will open on Friday 29th May.

May 22, 2026


NYBBGB

New Horizons repeat for NYBBGB on You Tube

The concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain featuring the world premiere of 'Victoria Wood: A Laugh Less Ordinary' is now available to enjoy on You Tube.

May 22, 2026


Wantage

One out of three for Wantage

The Welsh Open champion is enjoying the challenge of reaching out to new audiences.

May 22, 2026


Pershore

Full day of brass entertainment at Pershore

The Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival takes place on July 4th.

May 22, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 32

One of the lads has been out in North Wales to catch up with euphonium player John Powell in Kinmel Bay in Conway to talk about his musical banding life.

May 22, 2026


NYBBWales

Welsh youth set for trio of Harper led performances

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales and Philip Harper can be heard in Bangor, St David's and Newport in August.

May 21, 2026


4BR Reviw

4BR Review — Episode 18

Enjoy the latest debate about the banding world as Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh air their opinions on banding's artistic vision.

May 21, 2026


Willebroek

Willebroek to show case major talents in Birmingham

A trio major compositions will be showcased by the current World and Belgian champions at the Elgar International Festival of Brass.

May 21, 2026


Dutch Open

Big bands and brass bands to provide entertainment at Dutch Open

There will be plenty of great entertainment on offer on stage at the Dutch Open next month.

May 21, 2026


Spring Festival

Feedback to bring significant changes to Spring Festival

The Mortimer family has responded to the feedback from the recent Spring Festival contests in Birmingham as concerns and complaints have been addressed.

May 20, 2026


UniBrass Band Camp

Time to sign up for Band Camp

If you want to enjoy the UniBrass Band Camp experience this year then there is still time to sign up.

May 19, 2026


Bradwell Silver

Bradwell to celebrate 125th anniversary with special premieres

Two newly commissioned works by composers Alan Fernie and Joe Galuszka will help Bradwell Silver Band celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend.

May 19, 2026


nybbgb

75 youngsters to enjoy expert NYBBGB audition help

75 young players will enjoy expert tuition help at a trio of 'Ready to Shine' skills workshops later this month with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

May 19, 2026


Silk Brass

Silk ties cut after 11 inspired years

The long standing musical partnership between Silk Brass and MD, Tony Wyatt has reached its last chord.

May 19, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Grand Union Waltz (Dr Liz Lane)

A gentle reminder of the wonderful waltz pace on board a narrow boat.

May 19, 2026


4BR

4BR Review — live on Wednesday night

Join Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how brass bands and what we do is perceived by the wider musical world, and what they believe must be done to reinvigorate our artistic vision.

May 19, 2026


Blaeanon

Results: 2026 SEWBBA Treforest Festival

Parc & Dare lead the way in Treforest with section wins for Markham & District, Penclawdd Brass and Gwaun Cae Gurwen and a great display of next generation talent.

May 19, 2026


Flowers

Parliamentary praise for Flowers

As they prepare for a busy brace of concert appearances, the achievements of the new European Champion have been noted in Parliament.

May 19, 2026


Felling Band

Report & Result: 2026 DCBBA Picnic in the Park

Felling provides the perfect picnic entertainment in Durham.

May 19, 2026


Brass in Concert

New adjudication system being considered for Brass in Concert

Adjudication rankings of equal value to be considered in potential revamp of judging at the Brass in Concert Championships later this year.

May 17, 2026


winter and Storheim

Norwegian brass band talent spotlighted for Maestro direction

Eline Storheim and Samuel Winter have been chosen to be part of a two year conducting course.

May 17, 2026


wobplay

New releases set for Wobplay

New CD releases from Black Dyke Band, Birmingham Citadel and Bone-afide alongside the Elgar International Festival will soon be able to be enjoyed on the digital platform.

May 17, 2026


Lostock

Tynan departs at Lostock Hall

The brief but successful musical partnership between Lostock Hall Band and conductor Tommy Tynan has come to an end.

May 17, 2026


radio

People are in tuning in for classical music

The latest quarterly RAJAR figures have just been released with over 6 million people enjoying classical music output each week.

May 16, 2026


bbw

Brass Band World: May issue out now

The latest issue of the magazine is now out — packed with a comprehensive look at the banding world.

May 16, 2026


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Imogen Whitehead

Interview with Imogen Whitehead

June 11 • 4BR catches up with the trumpet and flugel soloist ahead of her appearances at the Ryedale Festival — which includes the world premiere of a new flugel concerto with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.


Open

Demand high for British Open tickets

June 11 • Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.


Fodens

Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's

June 11 • Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.


Cory

Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section

June 11 • The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - Take 5 Brass Quintet

Friday 12 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Celebrating the Music of Malcolm Bennett

Sunday 14 June • Venue-Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark-TA9 4NY. . TA9 4NY


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Linthwaite Band

June 11 • We are currently looking for a flugel horn player to help complete our team. We are a 4th section contesting band, with a busy schedule of contests and engagements coming up throughout the year.


Linthwaite Band

June 11 • We would like to find a tenor trombone player, position negotiable, to fill a current vacancy we have. As a 4th section contesting band, we have a various programme of contests and engagements to fill this year, and keep us busy.


Linthwaite Band

June 11 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with a vacancy for a front row cornet player. Our diary is filling up with various engagements and contests for the year, so we are keen to fill the position.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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