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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 tickets now on sale
Tickets for the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale.
May 08, 2026
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
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
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
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 31
More brass band chat and opinions rom the North Walian trio.
May 08, 2026
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
BBE appoints Baumann to interim CEO role
Sarah Baumann has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Brass Bands England.
May 06, 2026
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
Brighouse to close Best of Brass series
The British Open champion will provide the final concert of the annual Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
May 06, 2026
Youth focus for Abbey Brass
Abbey Brass will be looking to connect with a youthful audience in a new initiative.
May 06, 2026
Drum & Brass Festival returns with packed weekend of music
The two day festival aims to reach out to audiences in Cumbria and beyond.
May 06, 2026
BrookWright Music: King (Brenton Broadstock)
Major trombone concertino work inspired by Prof David King.
May 06, 2026
New music lead at Arts Council Wales
The experienced Roger Wilson has been appointed as the new Head of Music at Arts Council Wales.
May 06, 2026
Film project funding available through BBE
A trio of film funding opportunities are available through Brass Bands England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
May 06, 2026
Wright & Round: John Williams Music — Jurassic Park
A great film score addition to any concert programme.
May 06, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The second part of the adjudication debate as the duo delve into their postbag of listener's opinions.
May 06, 2026
Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers
If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.
May 05, 2026
4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus
Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.
May 05, 2026
Death of John Gillam
The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.
May 04, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield
Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.
May 03, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Cup
Kirkintilloch claims the Senior Cup honours as Rainford, Tongwynlais Temperance and East London Brass join them in the Grand Shield in 2027.
May 02, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Trophy
Sandhurst Silver claims the Senior Trophy honours as Sovereign Brass, Unite Scotland Kinneil and Yorkshire Imperial are also promoted to the Senior Cup.
May 02, 2026
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