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Young cornet star claims NYBBS solo competition honour
Isla Gillespie impressed the judges at the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland as she clams the Solo Competition award
July 30, 2026
Tredegar set for Three Choirs appearance in 2027
Tredegar Band will add to its artistic CV with an appearance at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester next year.
July 30, 2026
Stars and delegates align in Swansea on Friday night
There will be plenty of great music to enjoy on Friday night in Swansea at the Gala Concert of the International Brass Band Summer School Course.
July 30, 2026
Hobbins takes helm at Queensbury Music Centre
Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Yorkshire National finalist Queensbury Music Centre.
July 30, 2026
Full up signs for Willebroek's Best of Belgium
The latest Willebroek Academy Course will get underway this weekend — and all the spaces have been filled.
July 30, 2026
NYBBS pop up to entertain in Edinburgh
The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has enjoyed a day trip to the Scottish capital...
July 30, 2026
Job vacancy at Brass Band Players Registry
There is a part time role to be filled at the Brass Band Players Registry.
July 29, 2026
Raunds appoints Matthew Brown
The experienced Matt Brown has become the new Resident Conductor at Raunds Temperance Band.
July 29, 2026
Mallinson flugel role ends at Queensbury
Phoebe Mallinson looks forward to future opportunities as her time at Black Dyke Band comes to an end.
July 29, 2026
2027 Welsh Open entries
There are only a limited number of places available for the popular Welsh Open Contest in Newport next year.
July 29, 2026
The latest issue of Brass Band World Magazine is now out
The July/August edition of the leading banding magazine is now out and is packed with news, views, reviews and articles.
July 28, 2026
Band Supplies head to Elgar Summer School
Band Supplies will bring a packed trade stand to the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
July 28, 2026
Bandamonium on demand after global reach
You can sit back and enjoy the great entertainment on show from the recent Bandamonium event held in Devon on the weekend.
July 28, 2026
Principal roles in place on National Youth Band course
The principal players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band course have been decided.
July 27, 2026
Seats in demand for Brass in Concert
November in Gateshead may be a while away, but tickets for Brass in Concert are already being snapped up very quickly.
July 27, 2026
Scottish principals to the fore in Strathallan
The young players on the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland course are making their musical mark.
July 27, 2026
Wright & Round: I Want You Back (Philip Harper)
Bring the sound of Motown to your next concert.
July 27, 2026
Friday focus for National Children's Band
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band will give their summer course concert in Taunton on Friday afternoon.
July 27, 2026
Deadline looms for Scottish Open entries
The deadline for the Scottish Open Championship supported by Besson is fast approaching.
July 26, 2026
New trio joins Easington
The trombone, cornet and bass sections of the North East band welcome new signings.
July 26, 2026
Kane takes the baton at Nailsworth
The vastly experienced Derick Kane is the new Musical Director of Nailsworth Silver Band.
July 26, 2026
Elland Silver Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest calls for entries
The closing date for the popular event is fast approaching — so get you entries in.
July 26, 2026
4BR Carousel: Six great releases from World of Brass
Six great CD releases are a mouse click away from being added to your collection.
July 25, 2026
Van Looy to lead Schoonhoven team progress
Glenn Van Looy will be joined by Erik van de Kolk and Stefan van der Wilt to spearhead Brass Band Schoonhoven's future musical progress.
July 25, 2026
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