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Amersham

Jackson joins Amersham for free swing in London

October 24, 2025
If you are anywhere near Regent Hall in London this evening and want to enjoy a free night of swing and big band bangers then make sure you get along...


Marshall

Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

October 24, 2025
Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2

October 23, 2025
The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


Money

Irish musicians to benefit from financial support

October 23, 2025
'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.


Brass Band Willebroek

European contenders ready for Willebroek challenge

October 23, 2025
55 players from seven European countries will look to claim titles at the Willebroek Solo Contest.


Ben Haemhouts

Leadership schedule keeps Haemhouts in business

October 23, 2025
The Chairperson of the EBBA Music Commission brings musical insight to the business community.


Glyn Williams

RBC students inspired by Williams

October 23, 2025
The brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have enjoyed an inspirational visit from euphonium legend Glyn Williams.


National Youth Orchestra

National Youth Orchestra enjoys record response

October 23, 2025
A record number of young players applied to gain a place on the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain


Brass in Concert

Sold out signs up at Brass in Concert

October 23, 2025
It will be a packed Glasshouse in Gateshead for this year's Brass in Concert Championship — but you may still get lucky...


UnitetheUnion

United We Stand — for 125 years and counting

October 23, 2025
The Unite the Union Band has celebrated its 125th anniversary in fine style — as Champions.


That's Not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 9

October 23, 2025
The latest edition of the popular podcast hosted by Chris Robertson and Tom Smith is now out — with their own focus on the recent Royal Albert Hall National Championship.


nybbgb

Closing date on horizon for NYBBGB Conducting Competition

October 22, 2025
Entrants need to be quick to beat the closing date for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition of 1st November.


sTEPHEN cOBB

Cobb tenure at ISB to come to an end

October 22, 2025
Dr Stephen Cobb will relinquish his tenure as Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army in January 2026.


Whit Friday

Oldham Council faces critical challenges with funding

October 22, 2025
The local authority that has been a long term supporter of the Whit Friday contests says its faces an 'extremely challenging' financial future.


Oldroyd

Black Dyke continues Evo-lution

October 22, 2025
The cornet section of the Queensbury band now plays on the Oldroyd Evo...


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Three Carols at Midnight (Martin Cordner)

October 22, 2025
An evocative inspiration of Christmas Eve in the rural heart of France...


Australia Brass

Australia to send National band for World Championship challenge

October 21, 2025
Australia Brass will travel to Kerkrade in 2026 to seek World Championship title.


New Zealand

Home grown test-piece talent for New Zealand Championships

October 21, 2025
The five test pieces to be heard in Wellington next year all come from the pens of New Zealand composers.


LBBA

Bands ready for battles of Bosworth

October 21, 2025
There are plenty of bands taking part in the Leicestershire Brass Band Association contest in Desford this weekend.


Cory

Cory set for cinematic trip to Warwick

October 21, 2025
The defending Brass in Concert champion returns from Italy to showcase its cinematic entertainment at Warwicks Arts Centre.


Felling Band

Result: 2025 Stanley Entertainment Contest

October 21, 2025
Felling takes the honours at the South Causey Inn


odbba

Result: 2025 ODBBA Entertainment Contest

October 21, 2025
Kidlington Concert Brass retains its entertainment crown in Witney.


Italy radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

October 21, 2025
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge


BBO

Result: 2025 Austrian National Championship

October 20, 2025
Brass Band Oberosterreich makes it four wins in a row as they secure the Austrian title in Innsbruck and their place at the European Championships in Montreux in 2027.


3BA Concert Brass

Results: 2025 German Open

October 20, 2025
3BA Concert Brass makes it a hat-trick of entertainment victories at the German Open as Woodshockers Brass and Brass Band Hombeek claim the section honours.




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.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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