Concert: RNCM Tribute to Elgar Howarth

May 15, 2026
A fine reminder of a musical polymath who linked brass bands to the wider musical world.

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Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

April 20, 2026
There was nothing ordinary about the spirit of fun and fearlessness on display by the talented youngsters of the NYBBGB in Manchester.

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Concert: Amazing Grace

April 19, 2026
Traditional sounds of brass and voice provide a fine reminder of the qualities of hymn singing and march playing in Huddersfield.

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Concert: Strike up the Band

February 14, 2026
Ian Bousfield inspires as well as thrills with his display of consummate musicianship in Cardiff.

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Concert: Brass Across Borders

February 4, 2026
A fine night of music making in honour of a popular bandsman is enjoyed by a packed cross border audience in Manchester.

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Concert: Brighouse & Rastrick Band

January 31, 2026
Displays of compositional craftsmanship, ensemble quality and solo excellence round off the RNCM Festival.

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Concert: Cory Band

January 30, 2026
Anticipation is rewarded as Cory and Philip Harper provide performances of substance and character at the RNCM Festival.

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Concert: RNCM Brass Band

January 29, 2026
Explorations of excellence and personal reflections are met with mature understanding by the RNCM students and colleagues.

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Concert: Black Dyke Band

January 28, 2026
The Queensbury partnership and their soloists deliver a potent display of artistry and stamina at the RNCM Festival.

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Concert: Tredegar Band

January 27, 2026
The Welsh champion brings deceptive musical portraiture displayed with character truthfulness to the RNCM Festival.

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Concert: Concord Brass Band

January 26, 2026
A distinctive Danish flavouring enhances the taste buds experience at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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Concert: Foden's Band

January 24, 2026
Foden's explore very different realms as they open the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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Product: CD review: European Brass 25

January 7, 2026
Size matters even when European champion Brassband Willebroek provides evocative responses to questions big, small, sparkling and reflective.

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Product: LP review: A Tribute to Eric Ball OBE, ARCM

January 5, 2026
A 45 year old reminder of the timeless qualities of a composer that the current brass band movement would do well to full re-evaluate.

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Concert: Laganvale Metal Technology Band

December 31, 2025
A early festive helping of Christmas cheer from Charles Ffyffe and his band.

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Product: LP review: Tidings of Great Joy

December 19, 2025
A festive reminder from Derek Broadbent and Brighouse & Rastrick that brass bands can still make a commercial mark on the wider listening public with a Christmas offering.

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Product: CD review: Dancing on the Sand

December 17, 2025
A showroom tour around the polished models and star performers of the de haske brass band range led by a persuasive sales team in Philip Harper and Cory Band.

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Product: CD review: Fantasia — Works for Trumpet & Organ

December 12, 2025
Matilda Lloyd provides an engaging extension of her musical style and substance with her latest joint enterprise release.

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Product: CD review: The Heroic Trombone

December 4, 2025
Brett Baker pays bravura homage to the musical influences on his busy musical career.

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Concert: CSD Brass

December 3, 2025
A concert programme of variant treats provided by a band worth emulating in artistic outlook.

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