News / 2026
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Dutch champion aims for Amboise and French title
October 31, 2026
Brass Band Schoonhoven will look to add the French Open title to its CV as they head to Amboise next May.
50 years of service celebrated for Daw
October 31, 2026
The well known tuba player Jon Daw has notched up 50 years of Gloucester banding dedication.
Full day of entertainment at Wychavon
October 30, 2026
If you are looking to enjoy a full day of brass band entertainment then pop into Evesham from 10.00am onwards and you won't be disappointed.
2027 Spring Festival judges confirmed
October 30, 2026
The adjudication teams for the 105th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham next May have been announced.
A4 Brass Quartet set for start of London recital series
October 28, 2026
The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will start new collaboration with National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London this Friday.
Cosmic challenge at New Zealand Championships
October 28, 2026
The test pieces for the 2027 New Zealand National Championships have been announced — led by 'The Cosmographic Mystery' by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen.
Flowers mark Euro triumph with special presentations
October 28, 2026
The European Champion has marked its memorable victory in Linz with special commemorative awards to its players.
Uppermill warning of Whit Friday last chord
October 28, 2026
The organisers of the Uppermill Whit Friday contest are asking for urgent volunteer help to continue 120 years of history.
Rath Trombones celebrates 30th anniversary
October 28, 2026
Michael Rath has been producing world renowned instruments for three decades in the heart of Yorkshire.
UniBrass announces 2027 venue
October 28, 2026
The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in Oxford will host the 2027 UniBrass Championships.
Van Looy and Porthouse to lead Carlton Main
October 28, 2026
Glenn Van Looy and Ian Porthouse will lead Carlton Main Frickley Colliery on the contest stage in 2027.
Composer commissions in Cumbria
October 28, 2026
There are a trio of £750 composer commissions to be grabbed as part of the Drum & Brass organisation's Participations to Pathways initiative.
BrookWright Music: Winter Lullaby (Karl Whelan)
October 28, 2026
A wonderful cornet or flugel solo to add to any festive programme.
Young musicians enjoy Spa day
October 28, 2026
More and more young players are enjoying being part of the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band
Wright decision made for Bedworth Brass
October 28, 2026
The experienced Paul Wright has been appointed Musical Director of Bedworth Brass.
Report & Results: 2026 Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest
October 28, 2026
There were plenty of great Gold Award performances to enjoy at the recent Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest.
Harper masterclass at EIBBSS
October 28, 2026
Philip Harper will lead a special on day conducting masterclass as part of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
Wright & Round: Carols with character
October 28, 2026
A quartet of Christmas crackers to add to any festive programme.
Foden's stars lead East Anglian Training Day
October 28, 2026
Players from the British Open winners have helped inspire 75 delegates at the recent East Anglian Brass Training Day
New Navigation lead secures pub future
October 28, 2026
The famous brass banding pub has new landlords.
Lydbrook confirm Barringer appointment
October 28, 2026
Colonel David Barringer MVO MBE extends his link to Lydbrook Band as professional conductor.
Podcast: The Joe and Jamie Show
October 28, 2026
Enjoy plenty of banding chat with Joe Murtagh and Jamie Duncan.
Death of Lionel Barnes
October 28, 2026
The death has been announced of Aldbourne Band stalwart Lionel Barnes.
Bandamonium set for Eastbourne in 2027
October 28, 2026
The popular festival will spearhead a new venture in Eastbourne in August 2027.
The life of John Packer to be celebrated
October 28, 2026
There will be an opportunity to celebrate the life of the founder of John Packer Ltd.
