News / 2026
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AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop
January 04, 2026
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.
Ramsay takes principal cooperation role
January 04, 2026
Alex Ramsay has become the principal cornet of the cooperation band.
Flowers enjoy busy 2025 with more to come in 2026
January 04, 2026
Paul Holland and Flowers seek new horizons in 2026 after a busy year at home.
Battle of the Clans
January 04, 2026
A new cross border contest pitting the bands of the North of England against their Scottish counterparts will take place in June.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 22
January 04, 2026
The popular podcast with a distinctive Welsh flavour returns for the new year.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
January 04, 2026
Sandy and Simon look back at the topics and discussions that they covered during 2025.
Radio: Touch of Brass
January 04, 2026
More great music to enjoy over the next two weeks from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist
January 01, 2026
New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.
Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton
January 01, 2026
Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.
New Year financial boost for RWCM&D
January 01, 2026
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.
Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE
January 01, 2026
The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.
French organisers release National Championship details
January 01, 2026
The 21st French National Championships will take place in Forges-les-Eaux over the weekend of 28th February & 1st March.
Death of Damian Jackson
January 01, 2026
The death has been announced of the stalwart Littleborough Brass player Damian Jackson.
