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The packed February issue is now out — meaty, witty and all yours for a great price too!

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February’s BRASS BAND WORLD MAGAZINE is out – edited by Philip Harper, and this month’s 56-page edition is packed with meaty, witty and entertaining articles by writers who are experts in their fields!

We also keep you up-to-date with events across the UK and internationally in our extensive Diary Dates section.

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IN THIS MONTH’S EDITION:

QUEENSBURY RULES
Gary Curtin chats to David Lancaster about the pressure of becoming Black Dyke’s new principal euphonium

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
Our Editor’s ‘blank sheet of paper’ article last month caused quite a reaction out there. Here’s just the start of it!

IS SEEING BELIEVING?
Dr. Howard J. Evans considers whether the sentiment embodied in the sound of music is affected by visual aspects of performance

PERCUSSION WORKSHOP
Ev-entz’s Adrian Evans offers expert advice on equipping for the ‘Area’ test-pieces

‘POMS’ DOWN UNDER
David Horsfield experiences the FABB Festival and Merv Collins reveals the ‘extra man’ whose ‘googly’ impacted The Ashes

SCRIBBLES
Lucy Pankhurst on the youth scene

BBW CENTRE BAND
The Junior RNCM Brass Band matures with tuba star, Les Neish, at the helm

DIARY DATES
Three pages of dates, times and detail about events in the month ahead.

AND ANOTHER THING…
The humorous side of brass banding with Murray Aitken.

FRESH ALLIANCES
Thought-provoking report on the vision for UK-wide advisory body on banding

BOXING CLEVER
Steven Mead’s seminar on criteria-based judging uncovers disturbing concerns

REVIEWS
The latest releases from Foden’s, The ISB, Leyland and South London Fellowship bands, the re-release of a Fairey classic, historical books by Dr. Roy Newsome and Dennis Taylor, Faber’s monster reference book, Behind Bars, new scores by Chris Wormald and new accessory inventions – it’s all in your six-page reviews section!

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Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

March 2 • There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.


Blackpool

Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

March 1 • Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.


rooms4groups

rooms4gropups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28 • The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28 • The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band

March 2 • Following an exceptionally pleasing 1st result at the recent Area contest (2nd section, 4th place), we invite applications for the position of 2ND BARITONE. We are a friendly, progressive and social band!


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Croy Silver Band

March 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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