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Gregson at 80 in Scotland
Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.
October 28, 2025
Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival
Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.
October 28, 2025
Porthouse reprise at Leyland
Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.
October 28, 2025
New addition to Tredegar tuba team
Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.
October 28, 2025
Youth Brass weekend opportunities in Colorado
Colorado Brass will lead a special 'Youth Brass Weekend' for college and High School students.
October 28, 2025
New addition to LSO trumpet section
Katie Smith follows in her father's footsteps to join the London Symphony Orchestra.
October 28, 2025
Warm Warwick welcome as youth enjoy RAF tuba visit
Player on the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Band enjoyed plenty of great music making and insight into the life of a RAF musician.
October 28, 2025
Annan Town to defend their entertainment borders in Jedburgh
15 bands will compete at the Borders Entertainment Contest in Jedburgh this weekend.
October 27, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Music linked to Remembrance Day is brought to us by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge
October 27, 2025
Final line-up of Wychavon entertainers announced
There will be full day of brass band entertainment and plenty of prizes on offer in Evesham this weekend.
October 27, 2025
Danish bands ready for National challenges
The Danish National Championships take place in Aarhus this weekend with titles up for grabs.
October 27, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 LBBA Contest
Derwent Brass leads the prize winners in the battles of Bosworth with section victories claimed by East of England Co-op, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Thrapston Town and Moulton 77.
October 27, 2025
Podcast: Brass Matters with John Wallace
John Wallace in conversion with composer Errollyn Wallen — talking all things brass and brass bands.
October 26, 2025
Petition set up to protect Music Service provision in Dumfries & Galloway
The provision of an instrumental music service is under potential threat in Scotland as a local authority looks to make budget cuts.
October 26, 2025
Midlands announces judges for 2026 Area Championships.
The panel of judges tasked with picking the qualifiers in Bedworth next March have been announced.
October 26, 2025
Help required for embouchure research
Brass players are being asked to help a study into identifying potential factors that contribute to embouchure-related health concerns.
October 26, 2025
Gregson's vision set for Radio 3
Edward Gregson's latest CD of music featuring Ross Knight performing his 'Tuba Concerto' will be featured on Radio 3 this week.
October 26, 2025
Former conductor barred from teaching profession
Matthew Hindle has been barred from teaching after a disciplinary panel and the Secretary of State find that he fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession.
October 26, 2025
Dedication marked by awards in Dundee
The outstanding service to Dundee Instrumental Band and the wider banding movement in Scotland has been marked with richly deserved accolades.
October 26, 2025
Hohm from Home
The Hammonds euph star Daniel Hohm returns to Germany next month to lead a free brace of euphonium workshops and concert.
October 26, 2025
BrookWright Music: The First Nowell (Trad arr. Barrie Gott)
Be the first to get the Nowell message in your concert pads in time for Christmas.
October 26, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 17
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an entertaining interview with trombone virtuoso Brett Baker.
October 26, 2025
Jackson joins Amersham for free swing in London
If you are anywhere near Regent Hall in London this evening and want to enjoy a free night of swing and big band bangers then make sure you get along...
October 24, 2025
Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band
Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.
October 24, 2025
Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2
The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.
October 23, 2025
