Product: CD review: Regionals 2027

October 16, 2026
From surprise and shrug shouldered indifference to cheek-puffing apprehension. Plenty to look forward to then as bands aim to book their National Final qualification places at York and London next year.

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Concert: Rituals and Revelations

October 14, 2026
Regent Brass continue to trust in listener intelligence and attention as they continue to explore different musical directions.

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Concert: Brassed Off — Live

October 13, 2026
Even when a myth starts to sound like historical fact — it still has the ability to be great entertainment.

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Product: LP review: The Unicorns

September 1, 2026
A reminder of a true innovative banding spirit that flourished in Sweden with Solna Brass.

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Product: CD review: The Devil's Virtuosity

August 27, 2026
Mauro Martins ensures he remains in musical control of his Faustian pact with Devilish excess.

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Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Wales

August 25, 2026
The Welsh nation should be hearing more about the benefits of one of its flagship youth arts ensembles.

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Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

August 9, 2026
Wider themes of reuse, repackaging and respect are explored with mature advocacy by a passionate National Youth Band of Great Britain.

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Book review: The Brass Band Story

August 7, 2026
Professor Trevor Herbert reveals the real story behind the myths and anachronisms that have coloured the public's perceptions of the brass band movement for far too long.

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Concert: NYBBGB Children's Band

August 1, 2026
Donald Trump brings out the very best of what the National Children's Band is all about under the direction of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.

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Product: CD review: LOWland LEGENDS

July 27, 2026
Artistic scope is shown in lowland explorations from Bente Illvold and Daniel Ridder.

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Product: LP review: PJBE FINALE

July 26, 2026
The final concert of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble took place just over 40 years ago — marking the final chord of the gold standard pioneers.

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Book review: The Brass Band Hall of Fame

July 24, 2026
Tim Mutum's inquisitive passion brings a valuable addition to the general knowledge about many of the leading figures that have left their mark on our history.

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Concert: Black Dyke Band

July 20, 2026
The Queensbury band returned to the Proms to instil memories of greatness past, present and even future.

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Product: CD review: Bounce

July 18, 2026
The award winning trombone quartet finds a trio of kindred spirits with creative commissions from composers Dani Howard, Callum Au and Gavin Higgins.

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Product: CD review: Holy Forever

July 17, 2026
Birmingham Citadel Band continues to serve its mission with its wide ranging repertoire.

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Concert: The Wallace Collection

July 16, 2026
Fun and fine music making on period instruments as the skilled Wallace Collection bring history to life in Orkney.

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Concert: the cooperation band

July 5, 2026
For the second time in two days the cooperation band provides entertainment of invention and innovation to an audience in tune with their musical outlook.

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Product: CD review: Gothique Fantasy — The music of Andrew Wainwright

July 4, 2026
Andrew Wainwright and Black Dyke provide plenty of scope for engaging musical exploration — from Richmond to Victoria Falls.

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Product: LP review: Hammer of the North

June 29, 2026
In 1988 the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain provided a thumping endorsement of its musical ethos.

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Concert: the cooperation band & The Wallace Collection

June 27, 2026
An authentic musical monument to Giovanni Gabrieli and John Wallace is brought to spectacular life in Orkney.

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