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Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival
The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.
June 21, 2026
Last chord for Lewis at Queensbury Music Centre
The double Yorkshire Area title winner thanks MD Chris Lewis after he decides to step down from conducting role.
June 21, 2026
Death of Frank Mathison
The death has been announced of the former bass trombone player of the London Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
June 21, 2026
Foden's and friends...
The North West Area champion was joined by six friendly bands for a great evening of community music making.
June 21, 2026
Wilby premiere in County Down
Philip Wilby's 'Spring Requiem' will receive its world premiere performed by the Ulster Consort & Players.
June 20, 2026
Invisible presence for cooperation band in Orkney
the cooperation band will perform Gabrieli's 'Invisible Symphony' as well as their Brass in Concert winning 'La Premier' as part of the St Magnus International Festival in Orkney.
June 20, 2026
Elland set for showcase six-pack spectacular
Six ensembles from the Yorkshire band will take to the stage at Huddersfield Town Hall next month in a fantastic show of community led music making.
June 20, 2026
Muted quartet set to help holiday treats
Get a quartet of Champion cornet mutes from Band Supplies are you will save a few bob on those new sunglasses your always wanted for your hols...
June 20, 2026
Brassed Off to be performed at British Open weekend
The iconic sound of Grimley Colliery Band will be heard on the Sunday at Symphony Hall as 'Brassed Off Live' comes to Birmingham the day after the British Open.
June 20, 2026
World Championships to be streamed
It has been announced that the brass band events at the World Championships in Kerkrade will be live-streamed.
June 19, 2026
New arrivals and progression at Broxburn
New signings and great progress has been made with players coming to Broxburn & Livingston Band
June 19, 2026
Future foundations now in place for Rivington & Adlington
The North West band has taken a huge step forward in securing its base for its musical future.
June 19, 2026
Invest in Gold...
Players have enjoyed dividend payment over many years from their investment in gold for their mouthpieces.
June 19, 2026
BrookWright Music: Peter and the Wolf (Prokofiev arr. Duncan Wilson)
Have the wolf at the concert door with this wonderful audience friendly arrangement of the Prokofiev classic.
June 19, 2026
Red Admiral Hymn & March Contest to be live-streamed on NXTOD
You will be able to enjoy the popular hymn and march contest from the comfort of your home, at work, on on your travels...
June 19, 2026
No vote for change as Dutch hit 40 mark for Nationals
40 bands will head to Utrecht for the Dutch National Championships after the top section bands vote to remain musically the same.
June 19, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 34
The latest episode of the banding podcast with a North Walian accent.
June 19, 2026
Podcast: Brassettes — Episodes 7 & 8
Join presenter Joanne Behan for two new interviews with inspiring women in the banding world as the new series returns.
June 19, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
Lots more great music to enjoy with presenters Martin and Julie.
June 19, 2026
MPs vote against Albert Hall ticket proposals
A Private Members Bill to amend the constitution of the charity that runs the Royal Albert Hall and its long held ticketing policy has been defeated in Parliament amid accusations of "outrageous profiteering".
June 16, 2026
4BR Review: Episode 19
Join Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas on Wednesday 17th June at 7.00pm for the latest live broadcast 4BR Review.
June 15, 2026
Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune
Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.
June 15, 2026
Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest
Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.
June 15, 2026
Withington bows out with a Russian flourish
The musical partnership between Allan Withington and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band came to an end in France with a memorable musical flourish.
June 15, 2026
Dedicated Childs services marked by Black Dyke Band
The recent Black Dyke Brass Festival marked the retirement of administrator Alison Childs.
June 15, 2026
