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Rooms for groups

Sold out signs up in Cheltenham

July 19, 2025
Hotel demand from National qualifiers mean sold out signs are posted in Cheltenham.


Ailsa Russell

Cory tributes to Russell

July 19, 2025
Cory horn star Ailsa Russell reflects on countless memories as she heads to new future.


British Open

British Open countdown: 50 days to go

July 18, 2025
There are now fewer than 140 premium tickets to be snapped up for the 171st British Open.


Williams

More milestones to achieve for Williams duo

July 18, 2025
New musical avenues will be marked by yet more milestones for Glyn and Helen Williams.


Olav Skar

New Nordic President at coop

July 18, 2025
Olav M Skar has reconnected with the cooperation band in his new role as Band President.


Tongan

Life changing opportunity for Tongan youth

July 18, 2025
The first Tongan Youth Band course is looking for support to help give musical youngsters a life changing opportunity.


NYBSS

Scottish youth ready for music making and fun

July 18, 2025
170 youngsters will be heading to Strathallan to enjoy themselves on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland course.


Longridge Bands

Tomlinson music helps Longridge celebration

July 18, 2025
A new arrangement by Dan Price of Ernest Tomlinson's 'A Gaelic Lullaby'


the cooperation youth band

Youngsters urged to join the coop

July 18, 2025
The Cooperation Youth Band is looking to enjoy yet another great season of fun music making.


UniBrass

UniBrass initiatives help student summer fun

July 18, 2025
The UniBrass Foundation offers plenty of summer engagement for students as they look towards 2026.


Northop Silver

Half century of Northop dedication

July 18, 2025
50 years of outstanding banding service by John Williams has been marked by Northop Silver Band.


Music Matters

New appointments at Making Music

July 18, 2025
New members join the board at the UKs musical making organisation.


York Railway

Newiss joins the rail network at York

July 18, 2025
The experienced Kathy Newiss joins York Railway Institute Band on flugel horn.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Pachelbel Rock (Pachebel arr. Steven Ponsford)

July 18, 2025
A new take on an old classic brings invention to any concert programme.


Dobcross

Dobcross raises a glass for National title success

July 18, 2025
It's not just Dobcross Silver Band that will be looking to claim a national title later this year.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 12

July 18, 2025
More insight into the banding world in North Wales with the trio of podcasters and friends.


Richard Blackford

Quintet lead major commissioning project

July 17, 2025
Five leading bands collaborate to reach out to new major compositional voices — starting with award winning composer Richard Blackford.


4BR Review

4BR Review to go live...

July 15, 2025
For the next episode on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm, the 4BR Review will be live broadcast — and we want your to ask the questions that matter...


Ambassord

National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters

July 15, 2025
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.


IBBSS

Great Hall conclusion for IBBSS global delegates

July 15, 2025
The Great Hall at Swansea University will provide the venue to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School.


Wardle Blast

Wardle Blast help tie global city links

July 15, 2025
The commercial connection between the cities of Manchester and Osaka have been strengthened by the brilliant youngsters of Wardle Blast.


nybbs

NYBBS talent to showcase in Perth

July 15, 2025
The annual National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland summer course will conclude with a concert at Perth Concert Hall.


Downshire

Downshire fitness regime from Couch to Concert

July 15, 2025
If you want to get yourself fit to enjoy playing then Downshire Brass is leading a 12 week fun regime...


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

July 15, 2025
There is airborne flavour to the music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge this week.


Llangollen

International Eisteddfod victory for Welsh Youth

July 14, 2025
Gwasanaeth Cerdd Gwynedd & Mon Senior Brass Band claims honours in the Community Band category at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.




RWCMD

Royal Welsh College defends claims that culture hasn't changed

October 18 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has refuted claims that its culture hasn't changed three years after it was found negligent in a case of alleged sexual assault.


McDonnell

McDonnell highlights risks of losing BBE gold standard BOPA

October 17 • Labour MP John McDonnell has written of the need for the Department of Education to reconsider its decision to end Brass Bands England BOPA provision in April next year.


nATIONAL yOUTH cHAMPS

New opportunities and roles to play at Youth Championships

October 17 • From volunteer helpers to photographers, presenters and judges — Brass Bands England puts the call to be part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.


Espen Westbye

Westbye returns to take up residency in Stavanger

October 17 • Espen Westbye will join forces with David Morton at Stavanger as he returns as Resident Conductor ahead of Siddis challenge.


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


The Egham Band - The Egham Band Plays Classic Rock

Friday 16 October • St John's Church Egham, Manor Farm Lane, Egham tw20 9HR


Chinnor Silver

October 18 • Being the top band at the recent Oxford Entertainment Contest does not stop us looking for improvement.we need an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to help keep this friendly 1st Section band moving forward.. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays . Trip to Belgium in 2027


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Front Row Cornet player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb Bass player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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