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Britten

Some brass band connections in top 25 Greatest British Composers

May 25, 2026
A list that will surely create debate, even if a few of the 'greatest' according to the BBC Music Magazine have written for the brass band medium...


Golborne

Death of Les Webb

May 25, 2026
The death has been announced of the popular teacher, player and conductor, Les Webb.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 25, 2026
Lots more great music to enjoy in the sun from presenters Martin and Julie.


cHATEUS

Nakariakov to help celebrate 30th French Open

May 24, 2026
The French Open Championships take place in the Lore Valley next month — headed by a cocnert performance by the incredible Sergei Nakariakov.


Storyteller

Wright & Round: The World's Greatest Storyteller (arr. Philip Harper)

May 24, 2026
The wonderful tales of Roald Dahl brought to musical life by Philip Harper.


British Open

British Open ticket sale date announced

May 22, 2026
The general sale of tickets for the 172nd British Open Championships will open on Friday 29th May.


NYBBGB

New Horizons repeat for NYBBGB on You Tube

May 22, 2026
The concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain featuring the world premiere of 'Victoria Wood: A Laugh Less Ordinary' is now available to enjoy on You Tube.


Wantage

One out of three for Wantage

May 22, 2026
The Welsh Open champion is enjoying the challenge of reaching out to new audiences.


Pershore

Full day of brass entertainment at Pershore

May 22, 2026
The Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival takes place on July 4th.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 32

May 22, 2026
One of the lads has been out in North Wales to catch up with euphonium player John Powell in Kinmel Bay in Conway to talk about his musical banding life.


NYBBWales

Welsh youth set for trio of Harper led performances

May 21, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales and Philip Harper can be heard in Bangor, St David's and Newport in August.


4BR Reviw

4BR Review — Episode 18

May 21, 2026
Enjoy the latest debate about the banding world as Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh air their opinions on banding's artistic vision.


Willebroek

Willebroek to show case major talents in Birmingham

May 21, 2026
A trio major compositions will be showcased by the current World and Belgian champions at the Elgar International Festival of Brass.


Dutch Open

Big bands and brass bands to provide entertainment at Dutch Open

May 21, 2026
There will be plenty of great entertainment on offer on stage at the Dutch Open next month.


Spring Festival

Feedback to bring significant changes to Spring Festival

May 20, 2026
The Mortimer family has responded to the feedback from the recent Spring Festival contests in Birmingham as concerns and complaints have been addressed.


UniBrass Band Camp

Time to sign up for Band Camp

May 19, 2026
If you want to enjoy the UniBrass Band Camp experience this year then there is still time to sign up.


Bradwell Silver

Bradwell to celebrate 125th anniversary with special premieres

May 19, 2026
Two newly commissioned works by composers Alan Fernie and Joe Galuszka will help Bradwell Silver Band celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend.


nybbgb

75 youngsters to enjoy expert NYBBGB audition help

May 19, 2026
75 young players will enjoy expert tuition help at a trio of 'Ready to Shine' skills workshops later this month with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Silk Brass

Silk ties cut after 11 inspired years

May 19, 2026
The long standing musical partnership between Silk Brass and MD, Tony Wyatt has reached its last chord.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Grand Union Waltz (Dr Liz Lane)

May 19, 2026
A gentle reminder of the wonderful waltz pace on board a narrow boat.


4BR

4BR Review — live on Wednesday night

May 19, 2026
Join Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how brass bands and what we do is perceived by the wider musical world, and what they believe must be done to reinvigorate our artistic vision.


Blaeanon

Results: 2026 SEWBBA Treforest Festival

May 19, 2026
Parc & Dare lead the way in Treforest with section wins for Markham & District, Penclawdd Brass and Gwaun Cae Gurwen and a great display of next generation talent.


Flowers

Parliamentary praise for Flowers

May 19, 2026
As they prepare for a busy brace of concert appearances, the achievements of the new European Champion have been noted in Parliament.


Felling Band

Report & Result: 2026 DCBBA Picnic in the Park

May 19, 2026
Felling provides the perfect picnic entertainment in Durham.


Brass in Concert

New adjudication system being considered for Brass in Concert

May 17, 2026
Adjudication rankings of equal value to be considered in potential revamp of judging at the Brass in Concert Championships later this year.




4BR

4BR Review — Episode 23

October 10 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.


Gregson

Gregson set for Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance

October 10 • Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.


Navigation Inn

Time please — as Navigation Inn closes doors...

October 10 • The most famous brass band pub in the world has closed its doors — perhaps for the very last time.


Blackford

Orbital countdown for Tredegar

October 10 • The fourth of the commissioning bands will perform Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in West Sussex later today as Tredegar get ready for lift off in Ardingly.


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


Bedford Town Band - Autumn Concert also featuring our Academy

Saturday 10 October • Putnoe Heights Church. Putnoe Heights. Bedford MK41 8EB


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


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.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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