News / 2026
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The Wynne winning formula celebrated by Royal Buckley
August 19, 2026
John Wynne's 60 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to Royal Buckley Band has been marked by the band.
Black Dyke Proms broadcast on Radio 2
August 16, 2026
You can enjoy Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms performance on Radio 2 this evening.
Death of Lyndon Baglin BEM
August 16, 2026
The death has been announced of the great euphonium player Lyndon Baglin.
Quintet to enjoy judging experience in York
August 16, 2026
Five aspiring adjudicators will enjoy the experience of being in the box at the Section 104 National Finals this year.
Mass enthusiasm grows for banding in Japan
August 16, 2026
The Tokyo Brass Band Festival saw over 80 players from 10 Japanese bands join musical forces.
Williams and Tynan to lead Marsden top flight return
August 15, 2026
Glyn Williams and Tommy Tynan will form the new new musical partnership at the helm of Marsden Silver Prize Band.
Murtagh takes baton at Lostock Hall Memorial
August 15, 2026
Joe Murtagh is the new Musical Director at Lostock Hall Memorial Band
Bishop appointed at Knottingley
August 15, 2026
Fiona Bishop becomes the new MD at Knottingley Silver Band.
Radio: Touch of Brass
August 15, 2026
A welcome return to the airwaves for Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA
August 13, 2026
A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.
Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy
August 13, 2026
Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.
Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan
August 13, 2026
Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.
BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)
August 13, 2026
A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.
St Kilda celebrations marked by global connections
August 13, 2026
The 125th anniversary of the St Kilda Band saw Ian Porthouse player return with his family to add to the celebrations.
Larsen provides Wizard inspiration for Danish success
August 13, 2026
Composer Jacob Vilhelm Larsen's new work, 'The Wizard of Menlo Park' has helped Greve Pigegarde to success at the Danish Marching Band Championships.
National Youth Band Ambassadors set for London showcase
August 12, 2026
The NYBBGB Ambassador Band can be heard right in the heart of London this weekend with an afternoon open air concert at St Martin in the Fields.
New exhibition at Brass Band Archive
August 12, 2026
New voices to be heard with Brass Band England's 'That's Banding' exhibition at Heritage Quay at Huddersfield University.
40th anniversary success for Brass Band Summer School
August 12, 2026
The long standing summer school course sets itself new benchmarks for the future after successful anniversary debut in Gloucestershire.
Baker returns from Brazilian festival visit
August 12, 2026
Brett Baker has return to Brazil for the first time in over a decade to reconnect with trombonists.
BBE looks to boost roots to help new players
August 12, 2026
A new initiative from Brass Bands England looks to give a 'Brass Boost' to teachers, tutors and band leaders to help emerging playing talent.
Wright & Round: Hawaii Five-O (arr. Philip Harper)
August 12, 2026
Book 'em Danno! Relive the glories of one of the greatest television theme tunes of all time with a brilliant bit of surf up cops and robbers...
BrookWright Music Solo Comp closing date looms
August 12, 2026
There is still time to get your entries in for the BrookWright Music International Brass Solo Contest.
Gramercy success celebrated in USA
August 12, 2026
An inspirational 22nd Gramercy Band Camp has just come to an end in New York state.
