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Higginbottom

Festive surprise for Higginbottom

December 16, 2025
There was a wonderful musical surprise at the door for Gordon and Sylvia Higginbottom as some old friends popped along to give their season greetings.


Parr Bandstand

Besses aim for Bandstand return

December 16, 2025
Besses o' th' Barn Band is looking to return to a famous open air stage armed with new works.


Christmas

UniBrass launch festive fund raisers

December 16, 2025
The UniBrass Foundation UniRun has been launched to help the organisation reach its targets.


whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

December 13, 2025
Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11, 2025
Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11, 2025
Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11, 2025
Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Linz

rooms4groups has European Championship deals ready to go

December 11, 2025
The hotel specialists have plenty of great deals for people heading to Linz for the European Championships next year.


Orcheatra

New survey shows value of orchestral music for youngsters

December 11, 2025
Younger generation want more connections to classical music as benefits are appreciated.


Medal

Composer opportunity with choral link

December 11, 2025
Composers can test their abilities with the latest initiative linked to the Welsh National Eisteddfod


Fundraising

New updated fundraising code from BBE

December 11, 2025
A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.


Skipton

Austin enjoys Skipton's Great and Small

December 11, 2025
Skipton Band's recent appearance on Channel 5's popular series 'All Creatures Great and Small' came with plenty of help from music student Adrian Austin.


Abbey Brass

YouTube demand for Abbey Brass

December 11, 2025
Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.


Closed

Festive closure for Brass Bands England

December 11, 2025
The Brass Band England offices will be closed from 19th December — reopening on Monday 5th January.


Burbage

Burbage 'Heart of Brass' DVD now available to enjoy

December 11, 2025
You can enjoy a DVD with a difference this festive season with the award winning Burbage Band (Buxton) 'Heart of Brass' documentary.


Lydbrook

Funeral of Thomas Pearse

December 11, 2025
The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.


Consett

Consett youngsters give brilliant performances for Toy Appeal

December 11, 2025
The children of Consett Junior Brass have been thinking of others and playing their hearts out for a fantastic cause Christmas.


Xmas

Delph gets ready for festive Whit Friday

December 11, 2025
There will be night of great festive music making on show around three pubs in the village of Delph this Friday.


Tommy Tynan

Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour

December 11, 2025
The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.


Hewer

BrookWright Music: The Hewer's Prayer (Steve Gibson)

December 11, 2025
A personal tribute prayer to the work of the miner at the coal face.


Cornetto

Just one cornetto...

December 11, 2025
If you are looking for a different gift this Christmas for the musical person in your life — why not send them on a cornetto making course.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 11, 2025
More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.


BBE

Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England

December 10, 2025
The Chief Executive Office will step down as head of BBE at the end of December, but will continue to represent the organisation in different ways.


Albert

New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum

December 10, 2025
A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.


Purcell

Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition

December 09, 2025
Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.




Eikanger-Bjørsvik celebrating

World Rankings: April 2026

April 9 • Eikanger-Bjørsvik return to the top of the rankings following their recent victory at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.


Victoria Wood

Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts

April 8 • There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.


Doodles

Spring upgrade from Doodles

April 8 • The bespoke mouthpiece business is offering a Spring custom upgrade...


Banstand

Radio: Bandstand

April 8 • More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with one work about a dog and a bomb...


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Glossop Old Band

April 9 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a principal cornet player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Harrogate Band

April 8 • We are looking for a Solo Cornet and Back Row Cornet to complete our team. . Interesting mix of engagements and contests. . Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links


Glossop Old Band

April 8 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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