June 10, 2006 This month we give our views on Kapitol's Nationals Championships; The need for a banding Glasnost and the test pieces for the National Finals in Harrogate and London.
May 4, 2006 This month we have a European feel to our views with our opinions on the success of Belfast; the role of the BFBB and the possible beginning of European dominance.
February 7, 2006 This month we give our view on — What price for the National Trophy; Opening up Norwegian style and the RNCM Festival of Brass and the chattering classes.
January 3, 2006 “The Brass Band Family”—a broad description really; encompassing not just the families within banding, but also the strong ‘sense of family’ that we have as members of brass bands.
September 1, 2005 Last month Australia was treated to the wonderful YBS Band. Their visit was whirlwind and surely left them all exhausted, but those of us who went along to a concert, will never forget them.
August 2, 2005 This month we gives our opinion on Bram Tovey's instruction to the Open adjudicators; The success and future of the World Championships and the Summer of courses, tours and general fun for youngsters.
August 1, 2005 This month we give our opinion on the brass band image as a whole. In today’s society we are all so busy and have so many choices that the humble community band needs to move with the times in order to stay alive.
On the Road to Linz!
Support Tredegar's journey to the European Championships 2026
Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH
August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band
August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.
August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .
