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Brass roots

BBE looks to boost roots to help new players

August 12, 2026
A new initiative from Brass Bands England looks to give a 'Brass Boost' to teachers, tutors and band leaders to help emerging playing talent.


Hawaii

Wright & Round: Hawaii Five-O (arr. Philip Harper)

August 12, 2026
Book 'em Danno! Relive the glories of one of the greatest television theme tunes of all time with a brilliant bit of surf up cops and robbers...


Brookwright

BrookWright Music Solo Comp closing date looms

August 12, 2026
There is still time to get your entries in for the BrookWright Music International Brass Solo Contest.


Gramercy

Gramercy success celebrated in USA

August 12, 2026
An inspirational 22nd Gramercy Band Camp has just come to an end in New York state.


Summer

Eikanger continues investment in youth development

August 10, 2026
The Norwegian National Champion has just held its 28th Feriespel Summer Course.


ISB

New sop lead at ISB

August 10, 2026
Oliver Ridley has become the new soprano player of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.


Trivergence

Trivergence set for Albert Hall appearance

August 08, 2026
Trombone stars Peter Moore, Mark Nightingale and Andy Wood plus friends will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall National Final in October.


IBBSS

Barringer delight at IBBSS success

August 08, 2026
A week of hard work, great music making and friendship in Swansea was a fitting celebration of the leading course's ethos.


Mark Vause

Vause takes baton at Pilling Silver

August 08, 2026
Mark Vause is the new MD of Pilling Silver Band as he returns to the North West.


Smith

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

August 08, 2026
The duo discuss the benefits of an infusion of classical music in the banding veins in rehearsals and concerts.


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 24

August 08, 2026
The latest episode of chat and opinion is now out...


wobplay

Support boosts new Wobplay tenure

August 06, 2026
Nicki Tonge and Adam Goldsmith grateful for the continued support of global subscribers as World of Sound, World of Brass and wobplay look towards future.


NYBBWales

Orbital gets Welsh Youth launch

August 06, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will include Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in their ambitious summer course concerts repertoire.


UnIbRASS

Entries open for UniBrass Composition Competition

August 06, 2026
The 2027 UniBrass Foundation's Composition Competition is now open — with an Oxford feel theme.


Blackford

Orbital set for publishing take-off

August 05, 2026
The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.


BBSS

BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert

August 05, 2026
Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.


Fairlop Brass

Busy Fairlop help make brass on the grass pay

August 05, 2026
Fairlop Brass has been busy providing entertainment for good causes and great people.


DOODLES

Don't be late to get prepared

August 05, 2026
Doodles Mouthpiece replating services is reminding players to get that essential summer refurbishment done in time for the start of the second half of the contesting year.


John Wallace

Festival tribute to Wallace

August 05, 2026
The musical legacy of John Wallace CBE will be marked by the cooperation band and a host of leading Scottish ensembles as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.


Will Norman

Tredegar welcomes Norman return

August 05, 2026
Will Norman returns to the flugel horn seat at Tredegar Band.


Cerys

New flugel adds to Cory summer signings

August 05, 2026
Cerys Nicholson completes a hat-trick of signings at Welsh champion.


Ellie Watson

Social media boost for York Nationals

August 05, 2026
Ellie Watson will be on hand in York to help boost the social media profile of the competing bands and the event as a whole.


Leigh Baker

Baker steps down from Marsden role

August 05, 2026
Leigh Baker has stepped down from the MD role at Marsden Silver Prize Band as he looks to maintain busy musical balances.


pRINCIPALS

Principals in place for National Youth Band

August 04, 2026
The principal players have been placed in their leadership roles on the current National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.


Fulham Brass

Fulham look towards York

August 04, 2026
Fulham Band has been working with David Barringer and a host of tutors to prepare them for their York National Final appearance.




Lawson

Lawson treasures Shepherd award

October 7 • Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.


Thornton

Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck

October 7 • Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.


4br

4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast

October 7 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.


Menai Bridge

Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge

October 7 • Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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