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Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28, 2026
Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28, 2026
Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28, 2026
It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

March 28, 2026
The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.


wobplay

Wobplay highlights added

March 28, 2026
You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.


Hepworth

New principal at Yorkshire Champion

March 28, 2026
Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.


Woodbridge

Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute

March 28, 2026
A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.


Peter Fraser

Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame

March 28, 2026
Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Odyssey Variations (Kevin Norbury)

March 28, 2026
A major work based on a European test-piece from the pen of Kevin Norbury.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 28

March 28, 2026
A look back at the Welsh Area Championships with views, interviews and opinions.


mACCHIA

Wright & Round: Macchia (Philip Harper)

March 28, 2026
A wonderful lyrical euphonium with the scent of Sardinia to add to your concert programmes.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 28, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.


podcast

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

March 26, 2026
Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

March 26, 2026
A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.


Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26, 2026
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26, 2026
The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


National Youth Championships

Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships

March 26, 2026
The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.


Tredegar

Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert

March 25, 2026
The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.


Philip Sparke

Dutch National Championship headed by Sparke

March 25, 2026
'Perihelion: Closer to the Sun' will test the top section bands at this year's Dutch National Championships.


Mark Glover

Glover fits Sterling relaunch

March 25, 2026
Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.


Morton

Morton takes Desford baton

March 25, 2026
David Morton is set to strengthen ties with National Champion by becoming Musical Director.


ConsTest

Enjoy ConsTest action on NXTOD

March 25, 2026
You can enjoy a packed day of own-choice test-piece action from the ConsTest contest thanks to NXTOD.


Hammonds

Hammonds ready for Best of Brass appearance

March 25, 2026
The Hammonds Band are next up at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.


kERKRADE

World Youth Brass Band at Kerkrade

March 25, 2026
A World Youth Brass Band will perform at the WMC Contest in Kerkrade — and places are up for grabs.


Travelin

Wright & Round: Travelin' Prayer (Billy Joel arr. Phillip Harper)

March 25, 2026
A septet with a difference from the pens Billy Joel and Philip Harper




Whitburn

Double boost for Whitburn

August 26 • New solo signings boost Scottish Champion's ranks ahead of major challenges.


Tertnes

New duo to lead Tertnes

August 26 • Margie Sutherland Antrobus and Katrina Marzella Wheeler will spearhead the musical approaches of Tertnes Brass on contest and concert stages over the next year.


wsbba

Troon set to welcome entertainers

August 26 • Defending champion Unite Scotland Kinneil leads the entertainers in Troon at the West of Scotland Entertainment Contest this weekend.


BrookWright

BrookWright Solo Competition finalists announced

August 25 • You can now vote for who you think should win the Under 18 and Over 18 categories of the 2026 BrookWright International Brass Solo Contest.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Tuesday (1st) in our bandroom at 11am. Why not come along for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake/coffee and it’s all free.. We welcome players of all abilities and blowing with us doesn’t affect your No1 band.


Wantage Silver Band

August 22 • Wantage Concert Brass (1st Section) are looking for a SOLO HORN and PERCUSSIONIST. Under the direction of our dynamic and inspiring MD Daniel Hall. This year we achieved 3rd at the L&SC regionals. We rehearse Tue & Fri 7:30pm- 9:30pm in our own bandhall


Ashington Colliery Band

August 20 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


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