News / 2026
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Bands prepare for Australian National challenges
April 02, 2026
There are National titles up for grabs in Brisbane...
John Packer Musical Instruments brings Smith-Watkins into business
April 02, 2026
The renowned cornet and trumpet maker becomes part of John Packer Musical Instruments.
Death of Tony Clucas
April 02, 2026
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's finest cornet players.
Arts Council funding boost for Cumbria
April 02, 2026
Cumbria's Big Brass Weekend secures a third year of Arts Council Funding as it continues to celebrate music, collaboration and creativity.
Philip Jones celebration at Wigmore Hall
April 02, 2026
Young brass chamber music performers will celebrate the legacy of the great Philip Jones CBE at Wigmore Hall later this month.
Rothwell to showcase Pudsey talents
April 02, 2026
Rothwell Temperance make their appearance at the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 18
April 02, 2026
The intrepid duo take to the sofa with their look at the banding world...
Podcast: SBBA Speaks — Episode 3
April 02, 2026
Join presenters Andrea and Daniel to find out more about what has been going on in the Scottish banding world
Radio: Bandstand
April 02, 2026
More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with a focus on their National Championships.
Radio: Touch of Brass
April 02, 2026
More music to enjoy this week over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.
Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure
March 31, 2026
Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.
Banding campaigns return this summer
March 31, 2026
Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.
Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships
March 31, 2026
There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.
March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now
March 31, 2026
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...
2026 National Finals test-pieces announced
March 30, 2026
Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.
Report & Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain
March 29, 2026
There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.
Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships
March 28, 2026
If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.
Withington returns to Grimethorpe
March 28, 2026
Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.
Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up
March 28, 2026
Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.
Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion
March 28, 2026
It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
March 28, 2026
The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.
Wobplay highlights added
March 28, 2026
You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.
New principal at Yorkshire Champion
March 28, 2026
Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.
Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute
March 28, 2026
A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.
Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame
March 28, 2026
Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.
