News / 2026
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Vilhelmsen's growing presence honoured with Norwegian award
March 06, 2026
Composer Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen has been presented with a prestigious International Achievement Award by the Norwegian Music Publishers Association.
Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield
March 06, 2026
Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.
Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley
March 06, 2026
If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...
Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield
March 06, 2026
There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.
Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers
March 06, 2026
There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.
Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action
March 06, 2026
The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.
Eikanger prepare for female tributes
March 06, 2026
The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.
Porter set for Friary leadership
March 06, 2026
Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.
BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)
March 06, 2026
A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.
Whitehead's Classical Life
March 05, 2026
The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.
Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals
March 05, 2026
Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.
Spirit of Life to be heard in Utrecht
March 05, 2026
A new arrangement by Philip Harper of a wind band gem by Meindert Boekel will test the bands in the Third Division of the Dutch National Championships this year.
Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn Hall
March 05, 2026
35 bands will compete to be crowned Welsh Champions in Swansea later this month.
Radio: Bandstand
March 05, 2026
A broadcast dedicated to works written by female composers to mark International Women's Day on March 8th
Radio: Touch of Brass
March 04, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
Red Admiral changes Entertainment date
March 04, 2026
The popular contest day has been changed to the 27th September.
Wright & Round: The Power of Love (Philip Harper)
March 04, 2026
Hit the flux capacitor and head back to 1985 for a cracking concert closer...
Report & Result: 2026 National Brass Band Ensemble Championship of Japan
March 04, 2026
There were further encouraging signs of ensemble development in Japan at the recent national Championships.
Results: 2026 French National Championships
March 04, 2026
Hauts de France Brass Band are crowned Kings of France for the seventh time in a row in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, with division title going to Les Coniques Brass Band, Brass Band de La Gorgue and Le Ch'ti Brass.
Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Brass in Concert
March 04, 2026
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment in Fivemiletown, with section success for CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass
Report & Results: 2026 ODBBA Winter Contest
March 04, 2026
Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing their Area preparations
No relegation for Norwegian non payers
March 02, 2026
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.
Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships
March 01, 2026
Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.
rooms4groups ready for Blackpool qualifiers
February 28, 2026
The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.
York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders
February 28, 2026
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.
