News / 2026
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Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1
March 26, 2026
Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...
BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)
March 26, 2026
A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.
Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open
March 26, 2026
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...
Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth
March 26, 2026
The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.
Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships
March 26, 2026
The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.
Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert
March 25, 2026
The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.
Dutch National Championship headed by Sparke
March 25, 2026
'Perihelion: Closer to the Sun' will test the top section bands at this year's Dutch National Championships.
Glover fits Sterling relaunch
March 25, 2026
Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.
Morton takes Desford baton
March 25, 2026
David Morton is set to strengthen ties with National Champion by becoming Musical Director.
Enjoy ConsTest action on NXTOD
March 25, 2026
You can enjoy a packed day of own-choice test-piece action from the ConsTest contest thanks to NXTOD.
Hammonds ready for Best of Brass appearance
March 25, 2026
The Hammonds Band are next up at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
World Youth Brass Band at Kerkrade
March 25, 2026
A World Youth Brass Band will perform at the WMC Contest in Kerkrade — and places are up for grabs.
Wright & Round: Travelin' Prayer (Billy Joel arr. Phillip Harper)
March 25, 2026
A septet with a difference from the pens Billy Joel and Philip Harper
Red Admiral contests open for entries
March 25, 2026
The forthcoming Red Admiral Hymn & March contest and flagship Entertainment Contest are now open for bands to enter.
Welsh help required
March 25, 2026
Welsh banding needs help and information to promote its work and its investment in the next generation of players.
Three Choirs Festival set for Elgar celebration and Higgins debut
March 25, 2026
There will be eight days of outstanding music performed at the Three Choirs Festival this year, including works by Edward Elgar and new Associate Composer Gavin Higgins.
Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay
March 24, 2026
If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate
And the National Final invitations go to...
March 24, 2026
The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.
Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships
March 21, 2026
EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham
Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships
March 21, 2026
Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage
Did brass bands really receive £31 million?
March 19, 2026
Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...
Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases
March 19, 2026
If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...
Durham focus for North of England Area contenders
March 19, 2026
42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.
Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges
March 19, 2026
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.
York National Finals schedule to be announced on 7th April
March 19, 2026
Qualifiers for the Section 1-4 National Finals will find out on which day they will play next month.
