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Melvin White

White honoured by Palace appearance

Conductor Melvin White was honoured by an invitation to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the banding movement.

May 12, 2026


Northern Trust

Smiles and positivity on inspirational Open Learning day

The recent Northern Regional Brass Band Trust Open Learning Day proved to be a great success.

May 12, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Calling (Naomi Rebecca Hill)

The award winning composition is an ideal addition to any concert or entertainment contest programme.

May 12, 2026


RBC

RBC Open Day invite to students

If you are considering studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, then an Open Day next month will give you all the details and inspiration you need.

May 12, 2026


Clarence Adoo

Education accolade for Clarence Adoo Project

A remarkable project that transforms simulated practice for student nurses and future health care professionals has won a major industry award.

May 12, 2026


SEWBBA

Welsh bands ready for Treforest battles

There is an encouraging entry of bands for the South East Wales BBA Contest in Treforest.

May 12, 2026


John Gillam

John Gillam funeral arrangements

The funeral arrangements for the much respected former player and administrator have been announced.

May 12, 2026


Hold

BrookWright Music: He will hold me fast (Matt Merker arr. Noel Brooks)

A trombone trio with a difference to add to any concert programme.

May 12, 2026


TNB

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 20

More from the Brighouse duo with their individual look at the banding world.

May 12, 2026


Drogheda

Report & Results: 2026 IABCB Irish National Championships

Drogheda and INF Brass claim the brass band section titles at the recent Irish National Championships.

May 12, 2026


Nord

Report & Results: 2026 Aalborg Music Festival

Nordvestjysk Brass Band claims the 14th Aalborg title with section wins for Aalborg Post Orkester, Hjorring Brass Band and Kimbrer Garden

May 11, 2026


Paul Holland

Mayor's Medal honour for Holland

Flowers Band MD Paul Holland has been presented with The Mayor's Medal as an expression of the thanks and gratitude of the Citizens of Gloucester following the band's recent European title success.

May 11, 2026


Tonga

New commission celebrates Tongan history

A new test-piece work by Andrew Wainwright will receive its premiere at the Tonga Secondary School Brass Band Festival.

May 11, 2026


Tameside Whit Friday

Venues ready for Tameside Whit Friday visitors

11 venues will welcome performers and listeners alike later this month.

May 11, 2026


Kirsty Abbotts

Abbotts steps down from principal role at Hammonds

Kirsty Abbotts is to step down from the principal cornet seat at Hammonds Band.

May 11, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

More great brass band music to enjoy from downunder with presenter Lucas Burns.

May 11, 2026


NYGGB

National Youth Band opportunities

The National Youth Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint new trustees and a librarian to help strengthen the organisation's heritage and future.

May 08, 2026


Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets now on sale

Tickets for the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale.

May 08, 2026


Band Supplies

Summer deals to grab at Band Supplies

There are plenty of great deals to grab at Band Supplies on ex-demo and second hand instruments.

May 08, 2026


Emergency

BBE to host emergency planning webinar

Make sure you have plans in place to protest valuable musical and memorabilia assets if potential disaster strikes.

May 08, 2026


Wormald

Last chord approaches for Eagley and Wormald

The decade long musical partnership of Eagley Band and Chris Wormald will come to an end in July.

May 08, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 31

More brass band chat and opinions rom the North Walian trio.

May 08, 2026


Cory Alps

Cory to head to Alpine Festival

The Welsh champion will join up with BrassBand Bozen Uberetsch as part of the first Alps Brass Festival.

May 06, 2026


Sarah Baumann

BBE appoints Baumann to interim CEO role

Sarah Baumann has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Brass Bands England.

May 06, 2026


David Childs

Childs to provide recital and masterclass at Elgar International Festival of Brass

Details have been released of the recital and masterclass appearances of the euphonium virtuoso at the forthcoming event in Birmingham.

May 06, 2026


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Antwerp Brass

New band formed after Festival Brass spilt

May 30 • Antwerp Brass has been formed after a major split from former Belgian champion Festival Brass after their European Championship appearance in Linz — led by Guy Audenaert and Harmen Vanhoorne.


Russell Gray

Conductors enjoy Gray and Black inspiration

May 30 • Russell Gray and Stuart Black take the lead on the Scotsman's latest conducting course.


Tyler Clark

Clark completes musical journey at Whitburn

May 30 • Young tenor horn star Tyler Clark is the latest success story of the Whitburn Player Pathway Programme.


Freckleton

Glew secures top seat at Freckleton

May 30 • One of the North West banding's emerging talents has been appointed principal cornet at Freckleton Band.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

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


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Chinnor Silver

May 28 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on Monday(1st) at 11am and we welcome players of all abilities to come along and join us in a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.. What is not to like = wont effect your no1 band ,its free and with coffee and cake


Otley Brass Association

May 26 • Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a new member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our MD, Martyn Beecham.


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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