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Festival Brass Band

Festival trio to lead Belgian challenges

January 22, 2026
Guy Audenaert, Russell Gray and Richard Marshall will lead the competition challenges of Belgian National, European and World title contenders.


Brighouse troms

New Brighouse trom team ready for RNCM debut

January 22, 2026
The British Open champion will field their new trombone section at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival this weekend.


Marsden Band

Marsden support from banding community

January 22, 2026
Musical and financial support has been forthcoming from the banding movement to help Marsden Silver Band recover from flood disaster.


Perth Concert Hall

Scottish Championship judges announced

January 22, 2026
The adjudication teams and schedule for the Scottish Championship in Perth in March have been confirmed.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 22, 2026
A new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 14

January 22, 2026
More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing for Chris and Tom...


Voigt

Voigt brings the sound of the horn to new audiences

January 21, 2026
German tenor horn player Anabel Voigt is making her mark with recordings and performances.


Cope

4BR Wednesday interview with Clare Cope

January 21, 2026
4BR talks to the award winning composer ahead of the world premiere of his work, 'The Green Chapel' at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Nailsworth

Final chord ahead for Adachi and Nailsworth

January 21, 2026
The successful six year partnership between Nailsworth Silver Band and Musical Director Anri Adachi will come to an end at the West of England Regional Championships.


Norway

80 bands line-up for Norwegian titles

January 21, 2026
There will be two days packed with musical action in Bergen next month at the Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

Regional erratas added

January 21, 2026
Bands have been reminded to keep an eye out for the list of errata on the 2026 Area test-pieces, as First Section amendment noted.


Cumbria Brass network

Cumbria Brass Network to meet in person

January 21, 2026
In a great new step, the Cumbria Brass Network will meet in person to help support its aims and ambitions — so please go along and and add to the progress already made.


aobba

Adjudicators host AGM with test-piece examinations

January 21, 2026
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators recently held its Annual General Meeting with training and examination of professional development and test-pieces on the agenda.


Cory Awards

Cory look back and forward after awards night

January 21, 2026
Cory will head to the RNCM International Brass Band Festival after awards night celebrations.


Haverhill

Experienced brace adds to Haverhill strength

January 21, 2026
Two experienced performers add to the contest line-up of Haverhill Silver Band


Daniel Fardon

New Composer Head at Purcell School

January 21, 2026
Dr Daniel Fardon has been appointed Head of Composition and Contemporary Music at The Purcell School.


Crofton

Perrin on the rise with Crofton Silver

January 21, 2026
Gary Perrin hopes to lead Crofton Silver to success following his appointment as Musical Director of the Yorkshire band.


UniBrass

UniBrass draws the attractions

January 21, 2026
The draws and the entertainment before and after the results have been announced by the UniBrass Foundation for its championships in Newport next month.


Freckleton

Freckleton looks forward to top section return

January 21, 2026
A new MD and plenty of new signings holds promise for an exciting and successful year for the newly promoted North West band.


Bradwell

125th celebrations for Bradwell

January 21, 2026
Echoes of the past drive the future development of the band based in one of the UKs newest cities.


Fleetwood Contest

Capacity reached for Fleetwood Contest

January 21, 2026
The return of the popular North West contest has seen demand meet supply for a place on stage at the Marine Theatre.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 21, 2026
Plenty of great brass music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


Heaton

Heaton CD gains critical acclaim

January 19, 2026
The final recording element of Paul Hindmarsh's extensive research into the work and music of Wilfred Heaton gains praise from influential review website.


Oliver Waespi

Composition focus for Waespi

January 18, 2026
New works and performances with a banding link kick start 2026 for Swiss composer.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band enhances profile to Rome banding public

January 18, 2026
The Italian Brass Band continues to provide an increasingly popular profile in the Eternal City.




Krohnengen

Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival

April 29 • Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass


Blackburn and Darwen

Results: 2026 Fleetwood Contest

April 29 • Blackburn & Darwen head the prize winners and take a step closer to the British Open at Fleetwood, with section wins for Poulton le Fylde, Clock Face Miners, Darwen Brass and Tewit Youth.


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Fife Brass Brand Festival

April 29 • Kingdom Brass tops the entertainment in Dunfermline to claim the Fife Brass Band Festival title.


Unite

Results: 2026 Holme Valley Contest

April 29 • Unite the Union is in top hymn and test piece form in Holmfirth with section titles going to Hatfield & Askern Colliery and Shepherd Youth Band


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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