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Smith and Grezzy

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

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 04, 2026
More great music to enjoy over the next two weeks from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

Presto CDs

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.

Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 01, 2026
Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.

RWCMD

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 National

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.

Littlbrough Band

Death of Damian Jackson

January 01, 2026
The death has been announced of the stalwart Littleborough Brass player Damian Jackson.

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NYBBNI

4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

February 19 • We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.

Linz

Linz European line-ups confirmed

February 18 • 30 bands will take to the stage at the Brucknerhaus in Linz to try and claim the various European titles on offer.

Nationals

New website for National Championships

February 18 • A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.

John Ward

Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge

February 18 • John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.

What's on »

Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ

Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Vacancies »

St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk

St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk

Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.

Pro Cards »

Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.

               

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