News / 2026
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Wright & Round: Lascia ch'io pianga (Handel arr. Margie S. Antrobus)
October 20, 2026
The wonderful melody from Handel's 'Rinaldo' opera written for the smooth voice of the tenor horn.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 20, 2026
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Royal Welsh College defends against claims that culture hasn't changed
October 18, 2026
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 highlights risks of losing BBE gold standard BOPA
October 17, 2026
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.
New opportunities and roles to play at Youth Championships
October 17, 2026
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.
Westbye returns to take up residency in Stavanger
October 17, 2026
Espen Westbye will join forces with David Morton at Stavanger as he returns as Resident Conductor ahead of Siddis challenge.
Tredegar reconnect with Dance partner
October 17, 2026
Dr Matthew Hall has returned to his role as Composer in Residence with Tredegar Band
Death of Steve Edwards
October 17, 2026
The death has been announced of the popular player and podcaster Steve Edwards.
Youth Champs packed full following record registrations
October 16, 2026
The 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain are full to the brim after unprecedented response from those wanting to take part.
Wright & Round: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Michael Buble arr. Chris Wormald)
October 16, 2026
You can't beat a little bit of Buble for Christmas...
ABRSM fined over serious shortcomings
October 16, 2026
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music has been fined £150,000 by Ofqual over serious shortcomings in its arrangements for retaining and managing assessment evidence.
Tredegar provide penultimate Orbital launch
October 16, 2026
The fourth commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's major composition has been given by Tredegar in West Sussex.
National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland looks for new intake
October 16, 2026
Young players are being asked to apply to become part of the growing success story of the NYBBNI.
Full house entry for SWBBA Championships
October 16, 2026
There will be a great day of own-choice test-piece music making at Torquay's Riviera Centre in November.
Young Composer Competition launched in Wales
October 16, 2026
The Pontypridd Brass Band Festival is looking for a new work based on one of the nation's great musical traditions.
Dowdeswell ready for final print run
October 15, 2026
The new album from trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell is set to bring high intensity brass to the classics .
Bands ready for Rochdale own-choice challenges
October 15, 2026
There are plenty of bands and plenty of musical choice to enjoy at the Rochdale Contest this weekend.
Wychavon Festival of Brass line-ups confirmed
October 15, 2026
There will be a full day of entertainment at The De Montfort School in Evesham later this month.
Boscombe to welcome Black Dyke Band for 140th anniversary
October 15, 2026
Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army will welcome Black Dyke Band for a joint concert to celebrate 140 years of music making and worship.
Wright & Round: Tarot! Tortuous Tarot! (Andrew Wareham)
October 15, 2026
What do the cards say... in a cracking award winning work that may tell your fortune...
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 15, 2026
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
2027 Spring Festival test-pieces announced
October 14, 2026
Works by Philip Sparke, Robert Redhead and Derek Bourgeois will test the aspiring British Open credentials of the competing bands at the Spring Festival next May.
Yorkshire Youth Band enjoys first Dance moves of new season
October 14, 2026
A new work by composer Martin Ellerby has helped inspire the players on the Yorkshire Youth Band course.
Geneva launch Academy range to give long term term support to players and retailers
October 14, 2026
The Geneva Academy Series is aimed at providing a sustainable musical future for players and retailers alike.
EBBA drops Challenge Section in 1 year trial
October 14, 2026
There will be no Challenge Section at the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.
