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Frans Violet

Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot

December 16, 2025
The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.


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Report & Results: 2025 Willebroek Solo Contest

November 11, 2025
European champion Thibaut De Bondt claims yet another title as young performers showcase their talents in Willebroek.


Brass Band Willebroek

European contenders ready for Willebroek challenge

October 23, 2025
55 players from seven European countries will look to claim titles at the Willebroek Solo Contest.


Willebroek

Willebroek closing date looms

October 07, 2025
You need to be quick to get an entry on for the Willebroek Solo Cntest.


Willebroek

Entries open for Willebroek solo competition

September 10, 2025
If you wish to enter the solo competition hosted by the European Champion you need to sign up.


WILLEBROEK

Record Academy recruits at Willebroek

August 08, 2025
The World and European Champion brings together a record number of delegates for its annual Academy course.


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Willebroek concert showcase at Dutch Nationals

June 03, 2025
The current European, World and Belgian Champion will cross the border to provide a special concert at the Dutch National Championships later this year.


Europeans

Willebroek to showcase muscial transitions

April 24, 2025
The Belgian champion will give its supporters a sneak preview of its Stavanger preparations.


Ibai de Miguel,

Report & Results: 2024 Brass Band Willebroek Solo Competition

November 15, 2024
Showcase performances win the category prizes at Willebroek Solo Competition.


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European contenders for Willebroek solo crowns

November 10, 2024
58 players from across Europe will look to become one of the quartet of Brass Band Willebroek solo champions.


Brass Band Willebroek

Entries open for Willebroek solo competition

September 02, 2024
The prestigious Brass Band Willebroek Solo Contest returns — with four categories and plenty of prizes on offer.


Willebroek

Willebroek Academy set to welcome time travelling delegates

June 29, 2024
Belgian champions to host their Academy week with stars from the band and Tom Hutchinson.


De MAESENEER

De Maeseneer project to give horn repertoire major boost

February 21, 2024
A raft of significant composers will provide Belgian performer Tim De Maeseneer with new works for tenor horn as part of landmark recording and performance project.


Willebroek

65 entries for Willebroek Solo Competitions

September 29, 2023
65 players from seven countries will battle for the four different titles on offer at the Willebroek Solo Competition.


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Brass Band Willebroek set for new release

September 04, 2023
The Belgian World Champion will be releasing its first CD since 2007 later this year.


Brass Band Willebroek

Willebroek summer school makes local connections

August 13, 2023
59 players enjoy an inspirational week of brass band learning and performance at the Brass Band Willebroek Academy.


willebroek

Entries open for Willebroek Solo Competition

June 24, 2023
Brass players from across the globe can now enter the 2023 edition of the Brass Band Willebroek Solo Competition.


wILLEBROEK

Major culture award for Brass Band Willebroek

May 19, 2023
The multiple title winning Belgian band claims yet another major accolade in recognition of its achievements.


european

Report & Result: 2023 European Soloist Competition

May 04, 2023
20 year old Belgian baritone star Thibaut De Bondt claims the first European title on offer in Malmo.


Willebroek

Worldwide response for Willebroek solo contest

October 11, 2022
There has been a great response to the Brass Band Willebroek Solo Competition.


Willebroek

Willebroek Solo Competition boosted by prize packages

September 14, 2022
The annual Willebroek Solo Competition will take place later this year — boosted by generous prize packages for each category.


Willebroek

Belgian youngsters ready for blast off...

July 28, 2022
Young players on the Brass Band Willebroek Academy course will be heading into the stratosphere and beyond this weekend...


willebroek

Report & Results: 2021 Brass Band Willebroek Solo Contest

October 29, 2021
The first Brass Band Willebroek solo event featured top class prize winning playing from entrants in all categories.


Willebroek

Willebroek Solo Competition attracts 76 entrants

September 30, 2021
A worldwide audience will be able to enjoy competitors from six different countries.


Violet

Belgian stars join the Alliance

September 17, 2021
Lode Violet and Tim De Maeseneer become the latest Ambassadors for Alliance mouthpieces




Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Finalists

Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final

January 16 • Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.


EBBC

2026 European Championship ticket sale date announced

January 16 • Tickets for the 47th European Brass Band Championships in Linz will go on sale on Tuesday 20th January.


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Corporate partnership shares ethos with Grimethorpe

January 16 • Grimethorpe announces corporate link with leading mobile and static welfare accommodation manufacturer to share long-standing commitment to community, charity, and local engagement.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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