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City of Bristol

New leadership roles at City of Bristol

Mark Dallas and Andrew Read take on new roles to help push Bristol band forward.

July 21, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Solo Contest countdown

There is less than a month left to get your entries in for the global solo competition.

July 21, 2026


National Youth Band

Norwegian Youth Brass Band set for national debut

A new national youth brass band in Norway aims to provide a platform for excellence, inspiration and community as it prepares for its inaugural country-wide tour under the baton of Allan Withington.

July 20, 2026


Kapitol

Brassed Off trophy returns to National home

The film prop National Trophy used in 'Brassed Off!' has been presented to Kapitol Promotions for safekeeping and display.

July 18, 2026


Lewis Bettles

Grimethorpe adds to player strength with new solo trombone signing

Lewis Bettles has been appointed solo trombone.

July 18, 2026


Friary

New signings at Friary

Max Johnson and Ed Neeve join Friary Brass on euphonium and cornet.

July 18, 2026


Dunston

Dunston Silver keeps motoring along with generous help

A long term association with a motor dealership group has helped Dunston Silver take part in the iconic Durham Miners Gala as well as invest in the future.

July 18, 2026


bLACK dYJE

Media spotlight on Black Dyke Band ahead of Proms return

The national media has certainly been interested in Black Dyke Band's return to the BBC Proms for the first time since 2007.

July 17, 2026


Paul Holland

Holland takes temporary lead at Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

Flowers MD, Paul Holland will take the main reins at the 2027 Summer School as Philip Harper takes a temporary break for NYBBGB duties.

July 17, 2026


Dobcross Training

Dobcross Youth Training Band grab attention at Symphony Hall

The young players of Dobcross Youth Training Band recently wowed the audience and music mentors at Symphony Hall in Birmingham

July 17, 2026


Tonga

Tongan celebration of music, culture and friendship

The Music for Peace Festival in Tonga has been a demonstration of the growing strength of brass banding in the Kingdom.

July 17, 2026


Filton

Filton not at all Brassed Off

An inventive collaboration has seen Filton Concert Brass take to the boards for a special sold out run of the Brassed Off play.

July 17, 2026


Patcham

Patcham celebrates 80th anniversary

It seems wind power has been been harnessed for brilliant use in Brighton for the past 80 years

July 17, 2026


Fermanagh

Delegates enjoy Cutt to music making

Prof Garry Cutt is leading the music making on the popular Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.

July 17, 2026


The Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 36

The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.

July 17, 2026


Trevor Herbert

The Brass Band Story gains 'In Tune' feature

Prof Trevor Herbert will talk about his latest brass band book on the Radio 3 'In Tune' programme this evening.

July 15, 2026


Easington

BBC spotlight for Lawson and Easington

The outstanding dedication of Peter Lawson of Easington Colliery Band has been the focus of a BBC 'Our Lives' documentary programme.

July 15, 2026


Scoland

Funding shortfalls spotlighted by Scotsman

The challenges of funding peripatetic music services in Scotland have come under scrutiny once again in the media.

July 15, 2026


NXTOD

Free live broadcast from Bandamonium

You can enjoy all the great brass band entertainment at the Bandamonium event in Devon for free later this month.

July 15, 2026


Deleruyelle

Double honour for Deleruyelle

Composer Thierry Deleruyelle's music has gained recognition in two very different ways.

July 15, 2026


Festival Brass Band

New leadership at Festival Brassband

The top section Belgian band looks towards an exciting future with the appointment of new MD, Senne La Mela.

July 15, 2026


Fred Longworth

Fred Longworth pupils enjoy Westminster performance

The Fred Longworth High School Brass Band recently performed at the Houses of Parliament.

July 15, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Music inspired by flight and aviation is on the menu this week from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

July 15, 2026


4BR Review

Join the 4BR review on Wednesday night

The latest episode has a World Championship flavour as a musical aperitif for your night's entertainment before the football begins...

July 14, 2026


Vilhelmsen

Vilhelmsen to concentrate on composing

The award winning Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen steps down as principal cornet of Oslofjord Band to build on her compositional success

July 14, 2026


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Blackford

Orbital set for publishing take-off

August 5 • The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.


BBSS

BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert

August 5 • Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.


Fairlop Brass

Busy Fairlop help make brass on the grass pay

August 5 • Fairlop Brass has been busy providing entertainment for good causes and great people.


DOODLES

Don't be late to get prepared

August 5 • Doodles Mouthpiece replating services is reminding players to get that essential summer refurbishment done in time for the start of the second half of the contesting year.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


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


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 5 • Brunel Brass is looking for a SOLO HORN to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Wantage Silver Band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) are looking for a BACK ROW CORNET player to complete the band. As current Welsh Open Champions and being placed third in Stevenage, it's an exciting time to join the band with a fantastic schedule of concerts coming up.


Alder Valley Brass

August 4 • Alder Valley Brass, an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band seek a BBb bass . We rehearse Mon & Thu 8-10pm in Farnham. New MD Ollie Hallstead-Brooks starts with us in September. Come and join the team!


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

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