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Red Admiral

Places still up for grabs for Red Admiral Hymn & March contest

May 28, 2026
If you want to try and get your hands on a share of a big prize pot in Croston in July, you had better be quick.


bLACKFORD

A curious banding link...

May 27, 2026
A BBC television programme from 2023 had a slightly curious, but very timely link to the banding world...


Kerkrade

World Championship perc to be provided by Adams

May 27, 2026
Adams Musical Instruments will provide all the percussion requirements for bands in Kerkrade in July.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy

May 27, 2026
The latest podcast is now out — with plenty to chew on...


Andrew Wainwright

Wainwright works continue to make championship mark

May 27, 2026
The compositions of Andrew Wainwright are being increasingly performed across the banding world — with his latest release set to add to the repertoire.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 27, 2026
Enjoy plenty of great brass and military music from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


BBCA

Halifax Minster to host Conducting hopefuls

May 26, 2026
The Brass Band Conductors' Association (BBCA) will welcome 10 semi-finalists to its Conducting Competition at Halifax Minster.


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.




NABBA

America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet

June 9 • The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.


James MacmIllan

Monarch honours MacMillan

June 9 • Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.


BrwookWright

BrookWright Music launches Solo Contest

June 9 • Leading music publisher launches bespoke solo competition for all brass instruments


Boax

Boax adds to Cory strength

June 9 • The Welsh champion continues to strengthen its ranks with the arrival of new solo baritone player Charlie Boax.


Regent Hall Concerts - Take 5 Brass Quintet

Friday 12 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Celebrating the Music of Malcolm Bennett

Sunday 14 June • Venue-Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark-TA9 4NY. . TA9 4NY


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

June 9 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to help complete the team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm under the baton of our MD Jim Henson, at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Crewe Brass

June 5 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION PLAYERS (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Glossop Old Band

June 5 • 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


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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