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NYBBGB

Major artistic boost for NYBBGB

October 03, 2025
A new work celebrating the life and legacy of one of the UKs acclaimed performers will be written by composer Andrea Price — as the National Youth Band announces partnership with The Victoria Wood Foundation.


Albert hall

Time travellers: The Albert Hall 2006

October 01, 2025
Two decades ago, Besson produced a documentary from the Royal Albert Hall National Final... and some things have certainly changed...


Duncan Beckley

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

October 01, 2025
The duo pays personal tribute to conductor Duncan Beckley MBE who recently passed away.


Jess Gillam

Independent Society of Musicians appoints new President elect

October 01, 2025
The critically acclaimed saxophonist and broadcaster will be the new president of the Independent Society of Musicians.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Veni, Sancte Spiritus (Vaughan Williams arr. Geoffrey Nobes)

October 01, 2025
A new work that adapts a classic composition from the pen of the great English composer Vaughan Williams.


Fleetwood Contest

Fleetwood Contest to return

October 01, 2025
A welcome new addition to the contesting calendar has been announced as the Fleetwood Contest returns in 2026 with British Open link.


nEILSEN

New brass appointments at Guildhall and Trinity Laban

October 01, 2025
Tom Nielsen and Matilda Lloyd will take on new roles as professors at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.


Stevenage

Judges announced for 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

October 01, 2025
The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions at Stevenage next year have been announced.


Hepworth Band

Hepworth secure new ceiling to their ambitions

October 01, 2025
The Yorkshire band has been making sure nothing rains on their musical ambitions as their bandroom renovations come closer to completion.


Red Admiral Contest

Enjoy the Red Admiral performances on demand

October 01, 2025
You can now sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment contest, time and time again...


Regent Brass

Regent at Regent

October 01, 2025
Regent Brass continues its explorations of works old and new as part of the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival later this month.


Royal Liverpool Phil

Emerging musicians gain fellowship at Royal Liverpool Phil

October 01, 2025
Four talented young musicians become the latest performers to enjoy the opportunity of being followship musicians with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.


Bandamonium

Bandamonium success in Yorkshire

October 01, 2025
There are now two Bandamonium hot-spots in the country as the event enjoys a great debut in Yorkshire.


Fully Scored

Podcast: Fully Scored — Episode 72

October 01, 2025
Matthew Frost catches up with trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell to find out more about his playing and personal journeys.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 15

October 01, 2025
The latest episode of the brass band podcast with a North Wales musical accent looks back at the Cheltenham National Finals.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

October 01, 2025
Lots more brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Duncan Beckley MBE

Death of Duncan Beckley MBE

September 29, 2025
The death has been announced of Duncan Beckley, a pioneering figure of inspiration within the banding movement.


Fife Charieites

Result: 2025 Fife Charities

September 28, 2025
Haydock claims the honours in Fife


Red Admiral

Results: 2025 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest

September 28, 2025
Pemberton Old (Wigan) DW leads the prize winners in a great day of entertainment in Chorley — with section wins for Roberts Bakery, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rivington & Adlington and Driffield Silver.


BBE Conference

BBE delegates head to Durham

September 26, 2025
There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.


Gavin Higgins

Critics Award for Higgins

September 26, 2025
The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.


Lewis Barton

Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series

September 26, 2025
A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.


Oldroyd

Oldroyd EVO continues to make its mark on performers

September 26, 2025
The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.


Ripon City

Ripon City opens doors to exciting future

September 26, 2025
The Ripon City Band will be based at a new home for the next century and more...


Houston

No problem for Houston

September 26, 2025
25 years of brass band music making is being celebrated by Houston Brass Band in Texas.




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.


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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