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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


British Open

Live stream broadcast from Spring Festival

May 01, 2026
All the action from the 104th British Open Spring Festival is to be live-stream broadcast this weekend.


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert draws confirmed

May 01, 2026
The draws for the 2026 Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been confirmed after being made in Linz.


Spring Festival

Final preparations in place for Spring Festival

April 30, 2026
Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.


Spring Festival

Run event reminder for Spring Festival

April 29, 2026
Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend


Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

April 29, 2026
The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

April 29, 2026
The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.


Saggers

Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration

April 29, 2026
A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.


Enduring Faith

BrookWright Music: Enduring Faith (Andrew Wainwright)

April 29, 2026
A work exploring hope, resilience, and conviction to add to any concert programme.


March

Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest set for 25th anniversary

April 29, 2026
If you want to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the popular March & Hymn Tune Contest, then get your entry in fast.


WALK LIKE

Wright & Round: Walk Like an Egyptian (arr. Philip Harper)

April 29, 2026
The perfect pop classic addition to any concert...


Neythan Powell Jones

Once in a lifetime euphonium gift for talented youngster

April 29, 2026
A musical friendship between Neythan Powell-Jones and Brian Routledge that bridges and age span of nearly 80 years has been marked by wonderful generosity.


Pontypridd

Funding boost for Pontypridd Brass Band Festival

April 29, 2026
Concerts and compositions to be featured at the Pontypridd Brass Band Festival thanks to a funding boost for organisers.




Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

May 15 • Hannah Plumridge is to become the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band as she ends a decade with Cory on a personal high.


Time to Shine

Still time to shine with NYBBGB

May 15 • There are still a few places to sign up in London, Manchester and Birmingham to help you with your audition skills — and its all free.


Elgar

Marzella-Wheeler to lead Elgar International Brass Band Winter School

May 15 • The MD of the Brass in Concert champion will lead the delegates at this year's Elgar International Brass Band Winter School.


North Shore

New Zealand journal reflects on National success

May 15 • The success of the recent National Championships in Wellington forms the bulk of the current issue of 'Mouthpiece' — the on-line journal of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Delph Band

May 15 • We are seeking an enthusiastic and musically skilled Associate Conductor to lead and develop our band alongside our current Musical Director Phil Goodwin. . Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


Tintwistle Band

May 15 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled!. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle, under the baton of our superb MD, Jim Henson.


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join us as we head into an exciting period for the band.Good and varied diary ahead.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (so none of that tedious setting up and down)


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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