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Whitburn

Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Youth Championships

December 03, 2025
There was a wonderful day of music making for the next generation of Scottish talent in Perth last weekend.


Thomas Pearse

Tragic death of Lydbrook player

December 03, 2025
The Lydbrook Band is mourning the passing of their young euphonium player Thomas Pearse.


David Nicholson

Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington

December 03, 2025
David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.


instruments

Imps amnesty for returnees

December 03, 2025
If you find an unfamiliar something in the back of a wardrobe or under the stairs when looking for the Xmas decorations this year — it may well belong to Yorkshire Imperial Band


English cornet and Sackbutt

Christmas comes early in York

December 03, 2025
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble are part of the musical attractions at the York Early Music Christmas Festival this year.


Brassers

Podcast: Brassers — Episode 33

December 03, 2025
The Norwegian banding podcasters Fredrik and Sondre are joined by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler for a chat.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

December 03, 2025
In the first part of a special broadcast, Sandy and Simon talk all things brass with Derek Broadbent.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 03, 2025
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Martin and Julie over the airwaves


Friary

Report & Result: 2025 Wessex BBA Contest

December 02, 2025
Friary made it a double to celebrate in Wessex as they end the year with a successful day at the seaside.


Willebroek

Report & Results: 2025 Belgian National Championships

December 02, 2025
Brassband Willebroek claims a hat-trick of National titles with Festival Brass heading to Linz with them next year.


milnrow

Report & Result: 2025 Besson Scottish Open

November 30, 2025
Milnrow retains their cross border title in Perth to round off a year of substantial progress under MD, Christopher Binns.


swiss

Report & Results: 2025 Swiss National Championships

November 30, 2025
Valaisia Brass Band are champions again as BML Talents, Brass Band Kirchenmusik Fluhli, MG Konkordia Aedermannsdorf, MG Ufhusen and Hinterlander Jugend Brass Band claim the National titles in Lucerne.


Besson

Besson ready with early Christmas offers

November 29, 2025
If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.


swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27, 2025
4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27, 2025
There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27, 2025
The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27, 2025
The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Glyn

Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour

November 27, 2025
Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.


Chicago

Report & Results: 2025 US Open Championship

November 27, 2025
Chicago Brass Band heads the entertainment stakes in Michigan to secure a first US Open Entertainment Championship title.


ISB

Evans to become new Bandmaster at ISB

November 26, 2025
Jonathan Evans will follow in the footsteps of Dr Stephen Cobb as the new Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.


Philip Harper

Harper to head to USA in 2026

November 26, 2025
The Cory MD will direct Chicago Brass Band at the North American Brass Band Championships.


Begium

Belgian contenders prepare for National challenges

November 26, 2025
18 bands will head to Heist-op-den-Berg this weekend for the 2025 Belgian National Championships.


Kerkrade

World Cup draws made...

November 26, 2025
The global battles for WMC titles in Kerkrade have been made.


That

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 12

November 26, 2025
The Brighouse brace are back with their viewpoints and opinions of the latest going-ons in the banding world — the coop to coffins and more.


Fodens

Foden's welcome percussion addition

November 26, 2025
Ollie Jackson joins the percussion ranks at Foden's Band




Spring Festival

Change in judging teams for 2027 Spring Festival

November 5 • A conflict of interest sees Dr Robert Childs step down from his Grand Shield adjudication appointment, with Col David Barringer now taking Senior Cup roll.


siddis brass

Live Wobplay coverage of Siddis Championships

November 5 • You can sit back and enjoy the Norwegian entertainment on offer from Stavanger on Saturday on the wobplay.com media platform.


Easington

Easington's backing to John Lewis festive advert

November 5 • Your can hear the sound of a brass ensemble from Easington Colliery Band on this year's John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert.


NYBBGB

Excellent response to NYBBGB Composer Competition

November 5 • Lots of interest, but there is still plenty of time to get entries in for the John Gillam Young Composer Competition run by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (9th) and we welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.Playing with us does not impact on your band. We meet in our bandroom at 11am it is all free including refreshments


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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