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British Open

Spring Festival hotel deals available direct

May 16, 2025
The British Open organisers are working with leading hotels in Birmingham to see them offer 2026 Spring Festival competitors exclusive deals.


bRITISH oPEN

British Open tickets on sale

May 16, 2025
The box office will open at 10.00am on Friday 16th May for tickets for the 171st British Open Championship.


Open test

Study scores now available for Open test-piece

May 16, 2025
If you want to make sure you have a better idea about what will be heard at Symphony Hall you can get your hands on a study score now.


Linz

Linz to welcome Euros in 2026

May 16, 2025
The European Championships will return to Linz in 2026 — with tickets going on sale in October.


Mike Lovatt

Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

May 16, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with news, reviews, articles, interviews and opinions.


Aurora

An orchestra in every school

May 16, 2025
An ambitious musical initiative aims to give youngsters access to live music in schools for two hours a week.


Glyn

Williams to lead Aldbourne at majors

May 16, 2025
Glyn Williams will lead Aldbourne Band at the British Open, National Finals and Brass in Concert later this year.


bROOKwRIGHT

BrookWright Music: Allegro Spirito from Symphony No.2 (Borodin arr. Burgmayer)

May 16, 2025
A fantastic new arrangement of Borodin's 'Second Symphony in B minor' has been released for bands and audiences to enjoy.


Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel (Episode 4)

May 16, 2025
The fourth episode of the Radio 3 series is out this weekend with a focus on 'Archives and Love Songs'.


Mental health

Ambitious aims being met in mental health protection

May 16, 2025
Free courses provided by Mode For... are helping create a better mental health environment for brass band players.


Old Silkstone

Law maker to head Old Silkstone

May 16, 2025
The experienced Norman Law has become the full time MD at Old Silkstone Band.


Hammonds

Hammonds to round off Leeds Best of Brass series

May 16, 2025
The Yorkshire band will bring to a close the popular series of brass band concerts in Pudsey on 24th May.


draw

Draw curse hits Treize Etoiles at Euros

May 16, 2025
The defending champion was the latest band to find two number 1 draws at the Euros too hard to conquer.


Conductor

Gala Concert finale to BBCA Conducting Competition

May 16, 2025
The winner of this year's Brass Band Conductor Association Conducting Competition will be revealed at a special Gala Concert contest finale in Halifax.


Sage

2025 Brass in Concert Championship draws confirmed

May 13, 2025
The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships were made in Stavanger.


EBBA

New additions to EBBA Music Commission

May 13, 2025
Ben Haemhouts and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler take new roles with EBBA's Music Commission.


swiss

Swiss winners enjoy Geneva trip to Stavanger

May 13, 2025
A trio of fast paced Valaisia Brass Band supporters made sure they bagged a brace of combi-tickets for the main event at the European Championships.


Rob Hanson

King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd

May 13, 2025
The UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.


Charuea

French Open set for Amboise contenders

May 13, 2025
Bands from across Europe will head to the wonderful surroundings of Amboise for the French Open later this month.


McGlynn

McGlynn takes baton at Elland

May 13, 2025
Dave McGlynn has become the new Musical Director at Elland Silver Band.


bOLD AS bRASS

Bold as Brass set for Wakefield

May 13, 2025
The celebration of brass banding and its links to the mining industry still has the opportunity for a band to put a shift in this June.


Ian McEligott

McElligott takes the helm at Yorkshire Imps

May 13, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott has become the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial Band.


Pontypridd

Final touches in place for Pontypridd Brass Festival

May 13, 2025
There will be a full day of brass band music making to enjoy in Pontypridd this weekend.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 13, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.


Hordaland

Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Premier Section

May 11, 2025
The new youth kings of Europe are Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband




British Open

Spring Festival hotel deals available direct

May 16 • The British Open organisers are working with leading hotels in Birmingham to see them offer 2026 Spring Festival competitors exclusive deals.


bRITISH oPEN

British Open tickets on sale

May 16 • The box office will open at 10.00am on Friday 16th May for tickets for the 171st British Open Championship.


Open test

Study scores now available for Open test-piece

May 16 • If you want to make sure you have a better idea about what will be heard at Symphony Hall you can get your hands on a study score now.


Linz

Linz to welcome Euros in 2026

May 16 • The European Championships will return to Linz in 2026 — with tickets going on sale in October.


Barnsley Brass - Quiz Me Baby One More Time

Saturday 17 May • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Corsham Band

May 17 • We are looking for a MUSICAL DIRECTOR.. Corsham Band is a well-respected ensemble, adopting a hardworking ethic to their music-making. We are a dedicated and friendly team of enthusiastic musicians looking to rebuild and develop the band.


Uppermill Band

May 16 • VACANCY: Euphonium to complete our team!. Rehearsing Mon/Weds in Saddleworth. Progressive, forward-thinking band with a calendar of exciting gigs led by James Garlick (MD). . Highlights include: performing in a Netflix production & playing live film scores.


Mereside Brass

May 16 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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