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Star Crossed Lovers

Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou preview?

August 27, 2025
If you want to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before the big day in Birmingham, a number of the contenders have announced their previews.


Danny Jones

Adams announce Jones addition to artist roster

August 27, 2025
Danny Jones, the solo euphonium player of Aldbourne Band has been signed to the artist roster of Adams Musical Instruments.


Westwood takes baton at Enderby

August 27, 2025
Gareth Westwood is the new Musical Director of Enderby Band.


Youth Championships

Fancy being an adjudicator?

August 27, 2025
If you do, then Brass Bands England want to hear from you for the 2026 National Youth Championships.


Anabel

Voigt goes from student to tutor to inspire next generation

August 27, 2025
Anabel Voigt has returned to the Jena International Summer Brass Band Camp seven years after taking her steps as a young player.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

August 27, 2025
More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


John Wallace

National treasure honoured by RPS

August 26, 2025
John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.


New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

August 24, 2025
Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.


Brass in Concert

Major changes at Brass in Concert Championship

August 24, 2025
Details are released of a strengthening in the governance and running of the Brass in Concert Championship with Brass Bands England.


mUSIC

Mixed news for music provision following exam results

August 24, 2025
The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.


Dutch Youth

Dutch Youth shine under Antrobus and Hutchinson

August 23, 2025
The second Dutch National Youth Band course was a great success under the direction of its inspiring musical leaders.


Bandamonium

Bandamonium set for Yorkshire

August 23, 2025
After the success of its fourth edition in Devon the fantastic community extravaganza is set to take place in Yorkshire in September.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: O Little One Sweet (J.S Bach arr. Andrew Wainwright)

August 23, 2025
Bring a classy touch of Bach to your concert programmes with this charming little lullaby carol.


Skelmersdale

New MD and player influx at Skelmersdale

August 23, 2025
They have been packing the ranks and the rostrum at Skelmersdale Band.


Limerick

Limerick Festival of Brass set for 2026.

August 23, 2025
Besson stars Owen Farr and Les Neish will take the lead for the 2026 Limerick Brass Festival.


Ryan Richards

Richards takes helm at Northop Silver

August 23, 2025
Ryan Richards becomes the new MD of Northop Silver Band.


Wallace Collection

Wallace and coop to make the invisible visible

August 23, 2025
The Wallace Collection and the cooperation band will the music of Giovani Gabrieli come to life in Edinburgh this weekend.


Perth Concert Hall

Youth entries open for Scottish Festival of Brass

August 23, 2025
There is a great opportunity for bands to showcase their youthful talent at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships in November.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke make collaborative link with Oldroyd Instruments

August 22, 2025
The Queensbury Band announces partnership with instrument maker.


NYBBW

Welsh Youth ready to shine on tour

August 21, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard on tour in Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport over the next three days.


4BRPodcast

Join the 4BR conversation tonight

August 20, 2025
Episode 6 of the 4BR Review podcast will be broadcast live on YouTube this evening (Wednesday 20th August) at 7.00pm — and we want to hear from you.


Brass in Concert

Judges announced for Brass in Concert

August 20, 2025
The panel of judges who will make the decisions at the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been revealed.


South YorksPolice

When the Police come calling...

August 19, 2025
There was a wonderful musical visit to an old friend made by the members of the South Yorkshire Police Band.


UnIbRASS

Price to lead UniBrass scratch band

August 19, 2025
Andrea Price is to lead a great get together day of student brass band music making.


Black Dyke

Saynor ends tuba tenure at Black Dyke Band

August 18, 2025
Gavin Saynor makes the reluctant decision to bring his six year tuba tenure at the Yorkshire champion to an end.




NYBBGB

NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday

September 18 • You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.


Future

Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction

September 18 • The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.


cooperation and adams

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

September 18 • Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.


Dutch

Dutch judges announced

September 18 • The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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