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Wellington Brass

World Rankings — August update

August 27, 2016
The latest update of the Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings see minimal changes near the top as we approach the autumn contest season.


New rankings logo

World Rankings — June update

June 27, 2016
New chapter for rankings as new sponsorship deal reached with Band Supplies.


Royal Albert Hall

World Rankings — April update

April 21, 2016
Little change at the top or the rankings following the recent regional events in the UK.


Flowers Band

World Rankings: February update

February 26, 2016
Flowers blooming with early contest season success.


Cory Band celebrate

World Rankings: End of Year Update

January 09, 2016
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.


Cory Band on stage

World Rankings: November Update

November 28, 2015
Cory cements its position at the number one band in the world following its victory at Brass in Concert a few weeks ago.


Cory Band celebrating their Nationals success

World Rankings: October Update 2

October 20, 2015
London victory secures top spot for Cory for the ninth consective year.


Grimethorpe celebrate their British Open win

World Rankings: October Update

October 05, 2015
Grimethorpe claims top 3 spot for the first time in six years following British Open success.


Symphony Hall, Birmingham

World Rankings: September Update

September 05, 2015
A chance to familiarise yourself with the latest rankings prior to today's British Open.


Black Dyke celebrating their win

World Rankings: May Update

May 14, 2015
Black Dyke close the gap at the top whilst Brass Band Willebroek force their way back in to the top ten.


Carlton Main Frickley Colliery

World Rankings: April Update

April 03, 2015
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery moves back into the top ten following its victory at Bradford.


Samuel Miller

Yeovil top world rankings

January 09, 2015
Yeovil Band can claim to lead the brass banding world in the altitude banner rankings...


Black Dyke Band

World Rankings: End of year update

January 04, 2015
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.


Grimethorpe Celebrating their BiC win

World Rankings: December update

December 01, 2014
Grimethorpe make significant strides following their Brass in Concert Championship win.


Black Dyke

World Rankings: October update

October 25, 2014
Black Dyke’s victory in London closes the gap at the top of the rankings.


Flowers

World Rankings: September update

September 28, 2014
Latest rankings following the recent British Open Championship and last weekend's lower section Nationals Finals.


Tredegar Band

World Rankings: August update

August 25, 2014
Latest rankings update before contesting returns in a fortnight’s time with the British Open in Birmingham. Can top Welsh band Tredegar repeat last year's successful mission.


Burgermusik Luzern

World Rankings: May Update

May 09, 2014
Lots of changes at the top of the rankings as Burgermusik Luzern and Eikanger-Bjørsvik push their way into the top 10.


Fairey Band

World Rankings: March Update

March 29, 2014
Fairey’s recent Regional victory moves the North West band up to seventh in the latest release of the rankings.


Eikanger-Bjørsvik

World Rankings: February update

February 22, 2014
Eikanger-Bjørsvik regain a top ten spot after their recent victory at the recent Norwegian Nationals.


Cory Band

World Rankings: End of year update

December 25, 2013
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.


Cory Band

World Rankings: December update

November 30, 2013
Welsh bands Cory and Tredegar pull further ahead at the top of the rankings.


Cory Band

World Rankings: October update

October 17, 2013
Further Welsh contest successes secure top rankings spots.


Tredegar

World Rankings: September update

September 23, 2013
Tredegar surge up the rankings following British Open win.


World Champions Manger Musikklag celebrate

World Rankings: July update

July 11, 2013
World Champions Manger Musikklag re-enter the top ten with Kerkrade win.




Heaton

Heaton CD gains critical acclaim

January 19 • The final recording element of Paul Hindmarsh's extensive research into the work and music of Wilfred Heaton gains praise from influential review website.


Oliver Waespi

Composition focus for Waespi

January 18 • New works and performances with a banding link kick start 2026 for Swiss composer.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band enhances profile to Rome banding public

January 18 • The Italian Brass Band continues to provide an increasingly popular profile in the Eternal City.


Purcell School

Purcell School to introduce new industry pathway qualification

January 18 • The RSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Music Industries will help students gain the experience and qualification to succeed in professional careers.


Regent Hall Concerts - The January Band

Friday 23 January • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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