News / 2026
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Cory to head to Alpine Festival
May 06, 2026
The Welsh champion will join up with BrassBand Bozen Uberetsch as part of the first Alps Brass Festival.
BBE appoints Baumann to interim CEO role
May 06, 2026
Sarah Baumann has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Brass Bands England.
Childs to provide recital and masterclass at Elgar International Festival of Brass
May 06, 2026
Details have been released of the recital and masterclass appearances of the euphonium virtuoso at the forthcoming event in Birmingham.
Brighouse to close Best of Brass series
May 06, 2026
The British Open champion will provide the final concert of the annual Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
Youth focus for Abbey Brass
May 06, 2026
Abbey Brass will be looking to connect with a youthful audience in a new initiative.
Drum & Brass Festival returns with packed weekend of music
May 06, 2026
The two day festival aims to reach out to audiences in Cumbria and beyond.
BrookWright Music: King (Brenton Broadstock)
May 06, 2026
Major trombone concertino work inspired by Prof David King.
New music lead at Arts Council Wales
May 06, 2026
The experienced Roger Wilson has been appointed as the new Head of Music at Arts Council Wales.
Film project funding available through BBE
May 06, 2026
A trio of film funding opportunities are available through Brass Bands England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Wright & Round: John Williams Music — Jurassic Park
May 06, 2026
A great film score addition to any concert programme.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
May 06, 2026
The second part of the adjudication debate as the duo delve into their postbag of listener's opinions.
Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers
May 05, 2026
If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.
4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus
May 05, 2026
Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.
Death of John Gillam
May 04, 2026
The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.
Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield
May 03, 2026
Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.
Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Cup
May 02, 2026
Kirkintilloch claims the Senior Cup honours as Rainford, Tongwynlais Temperance and East London Brass join them in the Grand Shield in 2027.
Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Trophy
May 02, 2026
Sandhurst Silver claims the Senior Trophy honours as Sovereign Brass, Unite Scotland Kinneil and Yorkshire Imperial are also promoted to the Senior Cup.
Fleetwood back on demand
May 01, 2026
You can enjoy all 32 performances from the recent Fleetwood Contest on demand
Live stream broadcast from Spring Festival
May 01, 2026
All the action from the 104th British Open Spring Festival is to be live-stream broadcast this weekend.
Brass in Concert draws confirmed
May 01, 2026
The draws for the 2026 Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been confirmed after being made in Linz.
Final preparations in place for Spring Festival
April 30, 2026
Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.
Run event reminder for Spring Festival
April 29, 2026
Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend
Howarth remembered
April 29, 2026
The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.
