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British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.

June 23, 2025


Liberty Brass Band

Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title

June 23, 2025


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.

June 23, 2025


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.

June 23, 2025


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth add to their Whit Friday successes with a march and hymn tune victory at Morley.

June 23, 2025


Bathgate

Report & Result: 2025 Brass at Beamish

Bathgate leads the Scottish raiders to claim the march and hymn tune at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.

June 23, 2025


EasingtonColliery Band

And the award for the best band gig in the world this year goes to...

Your will hard pressed to find anyone topping the reception gained by the recent performances of Easington Colliery Band...

June 22, 2025


Allan Withington

Withington prepares to beat time

Delegates will soon be heading to West Yorkshire to beat time with Allan Withington.

June 22, 2025


Black Dyke Band

From the Archives: Black Dyke Band on The Open University

You can once enjoy an academic insight into the development of Black Dyke Mills Band and the banding movement — courtesy of The Open University and Prof Trevor Herbert.

June 22, 2025


Martin Green

Green keynote to be heard at BBE Conference

The forthright voice of composer and artist Martin Green will be heard giving the keynote speech at BBE's Conference later this year — one with an accent on youth.

June 22, 2025


Mnozil

Mnozil Brass set for biggest ever UK audience

Symphony Hall in Birmingham is getting close top capacity for the 30th anniversary celebrations of Mnozil Brass this coming weekend.

June 22, 2025


Brass banding with Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel — Episode 9

More explorations into the musical world of brass bands with Hannah Peel on Radio 3

June 22, 2025


Carole Ednie

Tredegar welcomes new baritone signing

Carole Ednie makes the move from Scotland to Wales to join Welsh champions from the cooperation band.

June 22, 2025


Dave Farmer

Farmer's half century gains deserved spotlight award

Dave Farmer's 50 years of outstanding commitment and service to the banding movement has been recognised by the South West Brass Band Association.

June 22, 2025


Brass Band World

Brass Band World magazine: May/June edition out now

The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out.

June 22, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

June 20, 2025


nybbw

Welsh Youth reach out to nation on tour

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will head to Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport this year under the baton of Paul Holland.

June 20, 2025


bbe bRASS band week

Bands get ready for Brass Band Week

There will be plenty of opportunities for bands to make a huge impression in the heart of their communities.

June 20, 2025


Heist

Belgians to go crazy for National titles

Thierry Deleruyelle's Parisian homage leads works by Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen, Andrew Wainwright and Stan Nieuwenhuis to test bands at the Belgian National Championships later this year.

June 20, 2025


rooms4groups

Junior Gift Drop offer from rooms4groups

The hotel and travel specialists are offering extra help to groups with youngsters in their ranks.

June 20, 2025


Bugle

Bugle ready for 99th and 100th contests

The famous West of England Bandsmens' Festival in Bugle announces details of this and next year's events.

June 20, 2025


Bearpark

Brown given green light at Bearpark & Esh

Gavin Borwn will become the new MD of the Bearpark & Esh Band.

June 20, 2025


Newport

Newport and Hackett reach last chord

A partnership that thrived over 13 years comes to an end at Newport Borough

June 20, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 10

The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by former Northop cornet player Bernie Thelwell.

June 20, 2025


Wallace Collection

Release trio to mark Wallace Collection 40th anniversary

Three new download albums are released to mark the ongoing musical endeavours of the renowed brass ensemble.

June 19, 2025




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Brunel Brass Organisation

June 23 • Brunel Brass (1st Section West of England) are a friendly, ambitious band currently seeking a Solo Horn and an Eb Bass player to complete our lineup.. .


Ware Brass

June 20 • We are looking for an Eb Bass player to join our award winning Bass Section. Ware Brass is a well established 2nd Band who rehearse on a Monday night from 7:45 - 10pm at High Cross Village Hall, close to Ware, Herts.


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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