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mANGER

King leads conducting trio at Manger

Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.

August 05, 2025


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.

August 05, 2025


Tredegar

Tredegar join the Rath pack

The trombone section of the Welsh Champion are now ambassadors for Rath Trombones.

August 05, 2025


Andrew Porter

Porter service at Wingates

Cpt Andrew Porter becomes the new Musical Consultant at Wingates Band.

August 05, 2025


Wessex Course

Wessex delight at packed out sections

Plenty of delegates and audience members enjoyed the music making on this year's Wessex Band Summer School.

August 05, 2025


BBE

Brass in Concert opportunity with BBE

There is a great opportunity to contribute to the delivery of this year's Brass in Concert event.

August 05, 2025


Wychavon

Wychavon nearly full...

There are a few spots to be filled for Championship Section bands with an eye on Spring Festival qualification.

August 05, 2025


Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy

The latest episode sees Sandy and Simon joined by John Gillam.

August 05, 2025


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass music brought to listeners across the world by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

August 05, 2025


Geneva Black Dyke

Black Dyke partnership with Geneva comes to an end.

The five year sponsorship deal between the Yorkshire champion and the instrument manufacturer has come to an end.

August 04, 2025


NYBBGB principals

Principal roles taken for National Youth Band course

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has started its Summer Course in Northamptonshire with a sold out conclusion in London.

August 04, 2025


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 4

The latest episode of the podcast that gives a unique view on the banding movement is now out.

August 04, 2025


Lewis Merthyr

Result: 2025 Welsh National Eisteddfod

Lewis Merthyr, Royal Buckley Town, Llanrug and Beaumaris Youth Band claim the televised national titles in Wrexham on the weekend.

August 04, 2025


NYBBGB

Dreams realised with NYBBGB Children's Band

The talented players of the NYBBGB Children's Band displayed their musical dreams in full on their annual course.

August 02, 2025


Whitburn

Whitburn to build with new sponsorship

The Scottish Champion has announced a new sponsorship agreement with a leading property company led by a proud former player.

August 02, 2025


Friezeland

Friezland set to enjoy mini Man tour

Friezland Brass is currently enjoying meeting up with new musical friends for a trio of Isle of Man concerts this weekend.

August 02, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13

More chat with a Welsh accent from the trio of Brass Monkeys.

August 02, 2025


Pride Brass

Pride in Brass in Manchester

The UK's bold and brilliant LGBTQ+ brass band needs a bit of help to fill the streets of Manchester with musical pride this month.

August 01, 2025


Red Admiral

Youth and experience as Red Admiral judges announced

The judges for the Red Admiral Entertainment contest have been announced with the chance for youngsters to be a part of the decision making process too.

August 01, 2025


Elgar Course

Elgar course rounds off with Gala Concert

A full week of brass banding at the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School rounds off tonight in Bromsgrove School.

August 01, 2025


Easher Austin

Triomphale world premiere at National Children's Band concert

14 year old Easher Austin's 'Marche Triomphale' is to be given its world premiere by the National Children's Band of Great Britain on Friday — with a few tickets left to hear it.

July 31, 2025


Newstead

Talented Blythe spirit takes principal lead at Newstead

Noah Blythe has been appointed the new principal cornet at Newstead Brass.

July 31, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

From the Underworld to Plymouth Hoe and more with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge this weekend.

July 31, 2025


wobplay

New additions to Wobplay releases

A premiere release from the International Staff Band is joined by classic Cory, memories of the Masters and and Edward Gregson greatest hits.

July 30, 2025


NYBBS

Fun and friendship key ingredients to NYBBS success

A fantastic week of music making in Perthshire was rounded off with a memorable triptych concert.

July 29, 2025




mANGER

King leads conducting trio at Manger

August 5 • Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

August 5 • Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.


Tredegar

Tredegar join the Rath pack

August 5 • The trombone section of the Welsh Champion are now ambassadors for Rath Trombones.


Andrew Porter

Porter service at Wingates

August 5 • Cpt Andrew Porter becomes the new Musical Consultant at Wingates Band.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Elland Silver Band

August 5 • Are seeking a SOLO CORNET player and a 3rd CORNET player to complete our line up for our exciting autumn / winter season of concerts & contests. Rehearsals are Monday & Thursday evenings 8 -10pm at our bandroom in Elland HX5 9AZ.


wantage silver band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have a vacancy for a BASS PLAYER, Eb or Bb. The band are ideally looking for an experienced player but are committed to giving younger players opportunities. There are always openings to teach and conduct at WSB too.


Petworth Town Band

August 4 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome new players to join us and our happy band of players.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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