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Australian National

Bands prepare for Australian National challenges

April 02, 2026
There are National titles up for grabs in Brisbane...


John Packer

John Packer Musical Instruments brings Smith-Watkins into business

April 02, 2026
The renowned cornet and trumpet maker becomes part of John Packer Musical Instruments.


Tony Clucas

Death of Tony Clucas

April 02, 2026
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's finest cornet players.


Cumbria

Arts Council funding boost for Cumbria

April 02, 2026
Cumbria's Big Brass Weekend secures a third year of Arts Council Funding as it continues to celebrate music, collaboration and creativity.


Philip Jones

Philip Jones celebration at Wigmore Hall

April 02, 2026
Young brass chamber music performers will celebrate the legacy of the great Philip Jones CBE at Wigmore Hall later this month.


Leeds Best of Brass

Rothwell to showcase Pudsey talents

April 02, 2026
Rothwell Temperance make their appearance at the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 18

April 02, 2026
The intrepid duo take to the sofa with their look at the banding world...


sbba

Podcast: SBBA Speaks — Episode 3

April 02, 2026
Join presenters Andrea and Daniel to find out more about what has been going on in the Scottish banding world


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

April 02, 2026
More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with a focus on their National Championships.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

April 02, 2026
More music to enjoy this week over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.


Gray

Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure

March 31, 2026
Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.


Brass Band Week

Banding campaigns return this summer

March 31, 2026
Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.


gALASHILS

Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships

March 31, 2026
There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.


BBW

March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now

March 31, 2026
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...


kAPITOL

2026 National Finals test-pieces announced

March 30, 2026
Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.


Youth Brass 2000

Report & Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29, 2026
There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28, 2026
If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28, 2026
Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28, 2026
Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28, 2026
It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

March 28, 2026
The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.


wobplay

Wobplay highlights added

March 28, 2026
You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.


Hepworth

New principal at Yorkshire Champion

March 28, 2026
Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.


Woodbridge

Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute

March 28, 2026
A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.


Peter Fraser

Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame

March 28, 2026
Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.




Blackpool Brass

A towering 60 years to be celebrated by Blackpool Brass

August 30 • The band from the famous seaside resort looks to celebrate its 60th anniversary later this year with friends and a few old Blackpool stars...


Brighouse

Cash prize increase for British Open winner

August 30 • The newly crowned British Open champion will win the largest cash prize in current world banding.


Kirkintilloch

Report & Result: 2026 West of Scotland Entertainment Contest

August 30 • Kirkintilloch continues their fine form with a return to the top at Troon.


nybbgb

Broadcast repeats of NYBBGB Summer Concerts

August 29 • You will be able to enjoy the performances of both the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Childrens Band and the senior National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on YouTube next month.


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


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


CROFTON SILVER BAND

August 30 • CROFTON SILVER BAND - FIRST SECTION YORKSHIRE BAND. We are seeking a MD to lead a welcoming, ambitious, fun-loving group, passionate about making fantastic music and enjoying the journey together. . Rehearsals Monday & Thursday 8-10pm Fitzwilliam, Wakefield


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

August 29 • Our inclusive non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has vacancies for: . . Solo Cornet. Soprano Cornet. 2/3 Cornet. .


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

August 29 • Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for: . Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you!


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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