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Thomas Doss

Doss reaches landmark birthday

The Austrian composer says music is a means of bringing people together as he celebrates his 60th birthday.

June 11, 2026


wATKINS

AoBBA welcomes Watkins and Porter to ranks

The conductors of the Yorkshire Champions and the Director of Music of The Band of the Grenadier Guards have become the latest additions to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.

June 11, 2026


Lullaby

Wright & Round: Lullaby of the Sky (Philip Harper)

A wonderfully hypnotic addition to any concert programme from the pen of Philip Harper.

June 11, 2026


RNCM

RNCM seeks conducting talent for courses

Applicants wishing to be part of the critically acclaimed conducting courses at the RNCM are being invited to apply.

June 11, 2026


NABBA

America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet

The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.

June 09, 2026


James MacmIllan

Monarch honours MacMillan

Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.

June 09, 2026


BrwookWright

BrookWright Music launches Solo Contest

Leading music publisher launches bespoke solo competition for all brass instruments

June 09, 2026


Boax

Boax adds to Cory strength

The Welsh champion continues to strengthen its ranks with the arrival of new solo baritone player Charlie Boax.

June 09, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Lots more great music to enjoy with presenters Martin and Julie.

June 09, 2026


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2026 Traveller's Rest March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth boost the bank balance ahead of the Autumn majors with a Wizard of a victory in Meltham.

June 08, 2026


Elgar Festival

Elgar Festival offers packed day of elite performers

If you are anywhere near Birmingham today then why not enjoy a packed day of elite level brass band performers.

June 07, 2026


Carlton Main

Results: 2026 French Open Championships

Carlton Main Frickley leads the prize winners in Amboise at the 30th French Open Championship

June 07, 2026


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Clans vs Counties

Kingdom Brass becomes the first cross border title holder at a brand new entertainment contest in Northumberland.

June 06, 2026


Andrew McMillan

Interview with Andrew McMillan

In the first of a new short interview series, we speak to the Scottish tenor horn star Andrew McMillan following the release of his inventive new CD, 'Time Pieces'

June 06, 2026


Cory tour

Cory set to tour Canada and USA later this year

The Welsh champion will embark on a major eight day tour to North America in October.

June 05, 2026


Foundations

Closing date looms for Future Leaders

If you want your band to benefit from future leaders of confidence, skill and inspiration, then you need to get your application in soon.

June 05, 2026


York Early Music Festival

Fanfare welcomes at York Early Music Festival

A brand new fanfare written by Yorkshire composer Sam Meredith will be played during the opening weekend by the German renaissance ensemble (hanse) Pfeyffery.

June 05, 2026


North Shore

President hopes to build on momentum in NZ

Following a successful National Championships, New Zealand banding must build on the momentum created according to its President.

June 05, 2026


Yorkshire Imps

Dual euph arrival boosts Imps

Yorkshire Imperial has boosted its euphonium ranks with the arrival of the experienced duo of Toni Durrant and Liz Wood.

June 05, 2026


Wainwright

Wainwright enjoys life on the hog

Composer Andrew Wainwright has been an interview guest on the 'Brass Hog' website.

June 05, 2026


Enchantment in Paris

Wright & Round: Enchantment in Paris (Philip Harper)

A touch of Parisian artistry for any cornet player to add to their solo CV.

June 05, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 33

Part 2 of a chat with well known bandsman John Powell.

June 05, 2026


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 22

The duo look back on their recent successful Whit Friday experience playing with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.

June 05, 2026


Festival

Elgar International Festival of Brass set for major features

There will be host of major compositions featured in a packed day of brass in Birmingham this weekend from elite ands and performers.

June 04, 2026


Conway

Conway ends his way at Diggle

Diggle Band wishes MD Sean Conway every happiness after he decides to call time on his four year tenure.

June 04, 2026




Thomas Doss

Doss reaches landmark birthday

June 11 • The Austrian composer says music is a means of bringing people together as he celebrates his 60th birthday.


wATKINS

AoBBA welcomes Watkins and Porter to ranks

June 11 • The conductors of the Yorkshire Champions and the Director of Music of The Band of the Grenadier Guards have become the latest additions to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Lullaby

Wright & Round: Lullaby of the Sky (Philip Harper)

June 11 • A wonderfully hypnotic addition to any concert programme from the pen of Philip Harper.


RNCM

RNCM seeks conducting talent for courses

June 11 • Applicants wishing to be part of the critically acclaimed conducting courses at the RNCM are being invited to apply.


Regent Hall Concerts - Take 5 Brass Quintet

Friday 12 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Celebrating the Music of Malcolm Bennett

Sunday 14 June • Venue-Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark-TA9 4NY. . TA9 4NY


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

June 9 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to help complete the team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm under the baton of our MD Jim Henson, at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Crewe Brass

June 5 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION PLAYERS (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Glossop Old Band

June 5 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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