News / 2026
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Howarth remembered
April 29, 2026
The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.
Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph
April 29, 2026
The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.
Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration
April 29, 2026
A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.
BrookWright Music: Enduring Faith (Andrew Wainwright)
April 29, 2026
A work exploring hope, resilience, and conviction to add to any concert programme.
Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest set for 25th anniversary
April 29, 2026
If you want to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the popular March & Hymn Tune Contest, then get your entry in fast.
Wright & Round: Walk Like an Egyptian (arr. Philip Harper)
April 29, 2026
The perfect pop classic addition to any concert...
Once in a lifetime euphonium gift for talented youngster
April 29, 2026
A musical friendship between Neythan Powell-Jones and Brian Routledge that bridges and age span of nearly 80 years has been marked by wonderful generosity.
Funding boost for Pontypridd Brass Band Festival
April 29, 2026
Concerts and compositions to be featured at the Pontypridd Brass Band Festival thanks to a funding boost for organisers.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 30
April 29, 2026
Only the two monkeys this week as they look at all things banding with a North Wales accent.
Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival
April 29, 2026
Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass
Results: 2026 Fleetwood Contest
April 29, 2026
Blackburn & Darwen head the prize winners and take a step closer to the British Open at Fleetwood, with section wins for Poulton le Fylde, Clock Face Miners, Darwen Brass and Tewit Youth.
Result: 2026 Fife Brass Brand Festival
April 29, 2026
Kingdom Brass tops the entertainment in Dunfermline to claim the Fife Brass Band Festival title.
Results: 2026 Holme Valley Contest
April 29, 2026
Unite the Union is in top hymn and test piece form in Holmfirth with section titles going to Hatfield & Askern Colliery and Shepherd Youth Band
Results: 2026 BBNI Spring Festival
April 29, 2026
Laganvale Metal Technology strikes gold in Omagh with section titles for CWA Brass, St Mark's Silver and 1st Old Boys Youth.
Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Premier Section
April 26, 2026
Premier delight for Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as Norway reigns supreme in Linz.
Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Development Section
April 26, 2026
Its a Norwegian one and two as the title is claimed by Smoras Skolemusikk.
Result: 2026 European Championships Championship Section
April 25, 2026
History is made as Flowers Band are crowned Champions of Europe on their contest debut.
Result: 2026 European Championships Challenge Section
April 25, 2026
Brass Band Wipptal claims the honours and takes the title back to Italy.
2028 European Championships to be held in Birmingham
April 24, 2026
EBBA to run 50th anniversary event at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
Report & Result: 10th European Solo Championship
April 24, 2026
Young Swiss cornet star Simon Gabriel adds to his growing list of accolades as he becomes European Solo Champion in Linz.
Abusive and threatening behaviour sees ban
April 24, 2026
The London & Southern Counties Regional Championships have acted to ban a band member after abusing and threatening behaviour towards a concert hall steward.
Fleetwood live...
April 24, 2026
If you can't get to Linz or Fleetwood this weekend you can still just sit back and enjoy the action from the comfort of your own home.
Get ready to enjoy the European experience with Wobplay
April 22, 2026
There will be day after day of fantastic coverage from the 2026 European Championships thanks to World of Brass and wobplay. So why not just sign up, relax and enjoy...
Adams link with Percussi Aeris duo
April 22, 2026
Scottish duo Paula O'Malley and Chris Flynn have become Adams artists as company strengthens links to banding world.
