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Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets now on sale

May 08, 2026
Tickets for the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale.


Band Supplies

Summer deals to grab at Band Supplies

May 08, 2026
There are plenty of great deals to grab at Band Supplies on ex-demo and second hand instruments.


Emergency

BBE to host emergency planning webinar

May 08, 2026
Make sure you have plans in place to protest valuable musical and memorabilia assets if potential disaster strikes.


Wormald

Last chord approaches for Eagley and Wormald

May 08, 2026
The decade long musical partnership of Eagley Band and Chris Wormald will come to an end in July.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 31

May 08, 2026
More brass band chat and opinions rom the North Walian trio.


Cory Alps

Cory to head to Alpine Festival

May 06, 2026
The Welsh champion will join up with BrassBand Bozen Uberetsch as part of the first Alps Brass Festival.


Sarah Baumann

BBE appoints Baumann to interim CEO role

May 06, 2026
Sarah Baumann has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Brass Bands England.


David Childs

Childs to provide recital and masterclass at Elgar International Festival of Brass

May 06, 2026
Details have been released of the recital and masterclass appearances of the euphonium virtuoso at the forthcoming event in Birmingham.


Brighouse

Brighouse to close Best of Brass series

May 06, 2026
The British Open champion will provide the final concert of the annual Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.


Abbey Brass

Youth focus for Abbey Brass

May 06, 2026
Abbey Brass will be looking to connect with a youthful audience in a new initiative.


Cumbria Brass

Drum & Brass Festival returns with packed weekend of music

May 06, 2026
The two day festival aims to reach out to audiences in Cumbria and beyond.


BrookWrightKing

BrookWright Music: King (Brenton Broadstock)

May 06, 2026
Major trombone concertino work inspired by Prof David King.


Roger Wilson

New music lead at Arts Council Wales

May 06, 2026
The experienced Roger Wilson has been appointed as the new Head of Music at Arts Council Wales.


Film

Film project funding available through BBE

May 06, 2026
A trio of film funding opportunities are available through Brass Bands England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.


jURASSIC pARK

Wright & Round: John Williams Music — Jurassic Park

May 06, 2026
A great film score addition to any concert programme.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

May 06, 2026
The second part of the adjudication debate as the duo delve into their postbag of listener's opinions.


bANDSTAND

Radio: Bandstand

May 06, 2026
More brass band music to enjoy from downunder with Lucas Burns


Italy

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 06, 2026
More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Spring Festival

Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers

May 05, 2026
If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.


podcast

4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus

May 05, 2026
Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.


jOHN gILLAM

Death of John Gillam

May 04, 2026
The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.


British Open

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield

May 03, 2026
Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.


British Open

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Cup

May 02, 2026
Kirkintilloch claims the Senior Cup honours as Rainford, Tongwynlais Temperance and East London Brass join them in the Grand Shield in 2027.


2026 Spring Festival

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Trophy

May 02, 2026
Sandhurst Silver claims the Senior Trophy honours as Sovereign Brass, Unite Scotland Kinneil and Yorkshire Imperial are also promoted to the Senior Cup.


Fleetwood

Fleetwood back on demand

May 01, 2026
You can enjoy all 32 performances from the recent Fleetwood Contest on demand




lbrrt

Report & Result: 2026 National Championship of Great Britain

October 3 • Cory returns on the road to victory as Philip Harper's band reclaims National title honours at the Royal Albert Hall.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review — Episode 22

October 2 • A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise....


NYBBGB

NYBBGB launches Young Composer competition

October 2 • Young composers aged 30 and under are being asked to create a new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


James Shepherd

New award to be presented at Royal Albert Hall

October 2 • A wonderful new award in memory of one of the greatest ever cornet players will be made at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Thundersley Brass Band

Tuesday 6 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Alder Valley Brass

October 6 • Seeking a Bb Bass player to join our friendly ambitious second section band under the direction of new MD Oliver Halstead - Brooks. Featuring a good variety of concerts and contests. . We rehearse each Monday and Thursday 8pm to 10pm in Farnham Surrey


Kibworth Band

October 3 • Kibworth Band seeks a Musical Director to lead our rebuilding and drive musical progress. Based in South Leicestershire, we rehearse Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm. We compete in the Championship Section, moving to First Section from January 2027.


Epping Forest Band

October 2 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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