News / 2026
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Ready to shine? NYBBGB offer audition skills workshops
March 14, 2026
There are a trio of FREE audition skills workshops on offer from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain to help young player's skills sets.
Doodles Area boost
March 14, 2026
The expert mouthpiece replating servicer has enjoyed an Area boost — with more to come.
Baker to head west and west again
March 14, 2026
Brett Baker will head to Swansea and then on to the USA for a busy period of playing...
Band Supplies seeks new retail manager
March 14, 2026
The leading brass and woodwind retailer is looking to add to their team.
Quartet boost for Northop for Welsh title challenge
March 14, 2026
Four new signings will help boost Northop's challenge to return to the Royal Albert Hall.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 27
March 14, 2026
The intrepid North Wales trio look back on a day trip to Blackpool and a weekend away in Swansea...
Wright & Round: El Bandido Basso (Philip Harper)
March 14, 2026
Time to make sure your baddie bass player has their moment in the concert spotlight
Podcast: BBE Brass Band podcast
March 14, 2026
Presenter Sarah Baumann is joined by Deirdre Waller-Box to explore how young people can shape the future of brass banding, with insights from emerging musicians, educators and youth leaders.
Free Open Day for next generation of National Youth players
March 13, 2026
If you are aged 12 to 18 and want to find out more about what being on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is all about — then get along to their special Open Day this April.
RPS Awards to Moore, Wilson and Lloyd
March 13, 2026
Trombone virtuoso Peter Moore, conductor John Wilson and trumpeter Matilda Lloyd are amongst the prize winners at the annual Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in London.
BBE to spearhead campaign for brass band UNESCO recognition
March 12, 2026
Brass Bands England is hoping that people will help support the campaign to to get brass banding added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.
ConsTest line-up confirmed as tickets go on sale
March 12, 2026
18 bands will showcase their own-choice selections at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this year.
Insurance queries answered in Torquay
March 12, 2026
T&R Direct Insurance Services will be in Torquay to answer questions, check policies and offer expert advice — so come along and say hello and you could win an iPad too...
Bond replaces Baker in Torquay box
March 12, 2026
Due to illness Christopher Bond will replace Leigh Baker to adjudicate at the West of England Regional Championships.
Wright & Round: Around the Campfire (Philip Harper)
March 12, 2026
A magnificent bit of Cory Brass in Concert magic to add to your concert programmes.
Tredegar to lead Welsh Regional test piece preview
March 12, 2026
The defending Welsh champion Tredegar will be joined by Parc & Dare, Crosskeys and Mid Rhondda for a special Area test piece preview in Tonyrefail on Friday evening.
A Granite portrait of the Art of Banding...
March 12, 2026
The Art of Banding duo of Liz and Katy spent a great visit to the Scottish Championships in Perth where they were welcomed with open arms.
European Soloist Competition finalists announced
March 12, 2026
19 performers will head to Linz to try and win the 10th European Soloist title.
Positive Times for banding in the media
March 11, 2026
The highly respected chief music critic of The Times has added to the recent positive flow of news about the banding world and its performers.
Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday details announced
March 11, 2026
There will be 11 venues to visit for players, supporters and visitors alike as the greatest free show one earth welcomes the bands yet again.
Hepworth ambition embraces Higgins Concerto Grosso
March 11, 2026
The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champions will join forces with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of Gavin Higgins' imposing 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' in Huddersfield next month.
Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn tests
March 11, 2026
35 bands will compete at the Welsh Regional Championships — and its a 11.00am start each day in Swansea.
Last touches being put in place for Torquay
March 11, 2026
There is sure to be a great weekend of contesting in Torquay this weekend as the West of England Regional Championships take place.
Radio: Touch of Brass
March 11, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — this week with a sprinkling of something a little Irish in flavour...
