The North Walian trio are back with more brass band chat about the recent British Open and York National Finals.
The Brass Monkeys are back...
Friday, 02 October 2026
The Brass Monkeys are back with the first of their new monthly programmes — this time looking back to the recent British Open and York Section 1-4 National Finals.
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October 2 • If you want to be a member of the National Youth Brass Band, National Youth Orchestra of National Youth Choir of Wales then the audition process is now open — and you had better be quick.
September 30 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for:. . - CORNETS (Front & Back Row). - SOLO HORN. . Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area.. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45pm.
September 30 • Tenor Trombone: We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.
September 28 • . Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for: . Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you!.
