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Moore

RPS Awards to Moore, Wilson and Lloyd

March 13, 2026
Trombone virtuoso Peter Moore, conductor John Wilson and trumpeter Matilda Lloyd are amongst the prize winners at the annual Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in London.


Brass bands

BBE to spearhead campaign for brass band UNESCO recognition

March 12, 2026
Brass Bands England is hoping that people will help support the campaign to to get brass banding added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.


ConsTest

ConsTest line-up confirmed as tickets go on sale

March 12, 2026
18 bands will showcase their own-choice selections at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this year.


TR Direct

Insurance queries answered in Torquay

March 12, 2026
T&R Direct Insurance Services will be in Torquay to answer questions, check policies and offer expert advice — so come along and say hello and you could win an iPad too...


West of England

Bond replaces Baker in Torquay box

March 12, 2026
Due to illness Christopher Bond will replace Leigh Baker to adjudicate at the West of England Regional Championships.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Around the Campfire (Philip Harper)

March 12, 2026
A magnificent bit of Cory Brass in Concert magic to add to your concert programmes.


Preview

Tredegar to lead Welsh Regional test piece preview

March 12, 2026
The defending Welsh champion Tredegar will be joined by Parc & Dare, Crosskeys and Mid Rhondda for a special Area test piece preview in Tonyrefail on Friday evening.


Granite City

A Granite portrait of the Art of Banding...

March 12, 2026
The Art of Banding duo of Liz and Katy spent a great visit to the Scottish Championships in Perth where they were welcomed with open arms.


Katy Jones

ITA Award for Jones

March 12, 2026
Katy Jones is the 2026 winner of the prestigious ITA Award.


Linz

European Soloist Competition finalists announced

March 12, 2026
19 performers will head to Linz to try and win the 10th European Soloist title.


Moore and Lloyd

Positive Times for banding in the media

March 11, 2026
The highly respected chief music critic of The Times has added to the recent positive flow of news about the banding world and its performers.


Whit Friday

Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday details announced

March 11, 2026
There will be 11 venues to visit for players, supporters and visitors alike as the greatest free show one earth welcomes the bands yet again.


Higgins

Hepworth ambition embraces Higgins Concerto Grosso

March 11, 2026
The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champions will join forces with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of Gavin Higgins' imposing 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' in Huddersfield next month.


Brangwyn Hall

Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn tests

March 11, 2026
35 bands will compete at the Welsh Regional Championships — and its a 11.00am start each day in Swansea.


west of England

Last touches being put in place for Torquay

March 11, 2026
There is sure to be a great weekend of contesting in Torquay this weekend as the West of England Regional Championships take place.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 11, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — this week with a sprinkling of something a little Irish in flavour...


Dutch National

Necessity of Renewal for Dutch Nationals

March 11, 2026
A new work by Dutch composer Dennis Hazenoot will test the Second Division bands at the Dutch National Championships.


David Morton

Morton set for National role with Stavanger

March 11, 2026
David Morton will direct Stavanger Band at the 2027 Norwegian National Championships.


Witton Albion

New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery

March 11, 2026
The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.


John Wilson

Zone One ready for Wilson Area challenge

March 11, 2026
Zone One Brass is looking forward to their Area title assault under the baton of John Wilson.


Brassettes

Brassettes launch Assist International Women's Day event.

March 11, 2026
The Brassettes Scratch Band played their part in the success of the Assist International Women's Day in Stockton.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Committee issues Third Section statement

March 08, 2026
The Yorkshire Regional Championship Committee has clarified the reason behind the delay in the announcement of the Third Section results in Huddersfield.


Market Rasen

Report & Results: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships

March 07, 2026
Area title success for GUS, Rushden Town, Harborough, Market Rasen and Cubbington Silver Band in Bedworth.


Perth

Report & Results: 2026 Scottish Championships

March 07, 2026
Whitburn claim the domestic honours as Kirkintilloch Kelvin, Johnstone, Selkirk Silver and Bon-Accord B take section titles in Perth.


South Yorkshire Police

Report & Results: 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships

March 07, 2026
Area title success for Hepworth, South Yorkshire Police, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Drighlington and Queensbury Music Centre on a weekend of memorable individual and collective excellence.




National Finals

Adjudication panels for National Finals announced

July 22 • The panels of judges who will make the National Final decisions has been confirmed.


roomsforgroups

Hotel packages for London and York

July 22 • rooms4groups has some great deals on offer for the National Finals


Leeds Best of Brass

Best of Brass line-up announced

July 22 • Eight bands will provide the monthly entertainment as part of the Leeds International Concert series.


Black Dyke Band

Plaudit crescendo for Black Dyke Proms appearance

July 21 • Fans and critics alike have joined in a chorus of plaudits and congratulations for Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance alongside soloist David Childs.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Chinnor Silver

July 21 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join our ambitious,friendly and hard working 1st section band.Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (no setting up and down). Good but realistic diary of concerts and contests including tour abroad in 2027.


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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