News / 2026
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National Youth sets out musical principals ahead of twin concerts
April 05, 2026
The 90 young players of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are being out through their paces ahead of their twin Easter Course performances.
Elgar attractions gain ticket take up
April 05, 2026
Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke, Foden's, Flowers, David Childs and the RBC Brass Band are attracting the crowds for their Elgar International Festival of Brass appearances.
Pankhurst and Wainwright works to test conductor skills
April 05, 2026
'Ghosts of Industry' and 'Metamorphosis on Finlandia' will test the 10 semi-finalists in the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition in June.
Lane Saturday Live spotlight
April 05, 2026
The musical life of composer Liz Lane was featured on the BBC Radio 4 programme 'Saturday Live' this weekend.
1967 National recalled by BBC archive
April 05, 2026
You can enjoy a fascinating glimpse of how the 1967 National Championship of Great Britain was won as the BBC archives broadcast an edition of their 'Top Brass' documentary.
Report & Results: 2026 Swiss National Solo Championships
April 03, 2026
Julie Pralong joins a prestigious list of National Champions as the Treize Etoiles cornet star claims a trio of titles in Bern.
Report & Result: 2026 Australian National Championships — Champion of Champions
April 03, 2026
A rising star makes an historic mark in Brisbane as Elijah Baker makes it a clean sweep of solo titles.
Apocalypse marks Montreux return
April 03, 2026
The Swiss National Championships will return to Montreux later this year with test pieces by Derek Bourgeois, Stephan Hodel, Philip Wilby, Bertrand Moren, Mario Burki and Gauthier Dupertuis.
Limited seats left for NYBBGB Easter showcases
April 03, 2026
You will need to be sharp to ensure you get a seat for the two National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter concerts. So book now...
On demand offer from Next Step Films
April 03, 2026
If you want to enjoy the ConsTest and plenty of other brilliant brass band output then you can — and save plenty of money into the bargain too.
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.
