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Philip Jones

Philip Jones celebration at Wigmore Hall

Young brass chamber music performers will celebrate the legacy of the great Philip Jones CBE at Wigmore Hall later this month.

April 02, 2026


Leeds Best of Brass

Rothwell to showcase Pudsey talents

Rothwell Temperance make their appearance at the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.

April 02, 2026


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 18

The intrepid duo take to the sofa with their look at the banding world...

April 02, 2026


sbba

Podcast: SBBA Speaks — Episode 3

Join presenters Andrea and Daniel to find out more about what has been going on in the Scottish banding world

April 02, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with a focus on their National Championships.

April 02, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy this week over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.

April 02, 2026


Gray

Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure

Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.

March 31, 2026


Brass Band Week

Banding campaigns return this summer

Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.

March 31, 2026


gALASHILS

Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships

There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.

March 31, 2026


BBW

March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now

The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...

March 31, 2026


kAPITOL

2026 National Finals test-pieces announced

Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.

March 30, 2026


Youth Brass 2000

Report & Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.

March 29, 2026


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.

March 28, 2026


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.

March 28, 2026


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.

March 28, 2026


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.

March 28, 2026


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.

March 28, 2026


wobplay

Wobplay highlights added

You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.

March 28, 2026


Hepworth

New principal at Yorkshire Champion

Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.

March 28, 2026


Woodbridge

Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute

A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.

March 28, 2026


Peter Fraser

Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame

Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.

March 28, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Odyssey Variations (Kevin Norbury)

A major work based on a European test-piece from the pen of Kevin Norbury.

March 28, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 28

A look back at the Welsh Area Championships with views, interviews and opinions.

March 28, 2026


mACCHIA

Wright & Round: Macchia (Philip Harper)

A wonderful lyrical euphonium with the scent of Sardinia to add to your concert programmes.

March 28, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.

March 28, 2026


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wobplayeuros

Get ready to enjoy the European experience with Wobplay

April 22 • There will be day after day of fantastic coverage from the 2026 European Championships thanks to World of Brass and wobplay. So why not just sign up, relax and enjoy...


Adams

Adams link with Percussi Aeris duo

April 22 • Scottish duo Paula O'Malley and Chris Flynn have become Adams artists as company strengthens links to banding world.


BBE Brass Band Week

Brass Band Week and Proms in Playground campaigns launched

April 22 • There are fantastic opportunities to reach out to new audiences as part of Brass Band England's Summer initiatives.


Livestream

Spring Festival and Open streaming details confirmed

April 22 • You can now sign up ahead of the 104th British Open Spring Festival to ensure you don't miss a single note of the action.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


City of Norwich Brass

April 23 • City of Norwich Brass are seeking a talented and confident solo (tutti) cornet player to join our friendly and ambitious band. We offer a welcoming environment with a diverse and challenging musical repertoire playing at regular concerts and contests


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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