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Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26, 2026
The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


National Youth Championships

Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships

March 26, 2026
The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.


Tredegar

Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert

March 25, 2026
The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.


Philip Sparke

Dutch National Championship headed by Sparke

March 25, 2026
'Perihelion: Closer to the Sun' will test the top section bands at this year's Dutch National Championships.


Mark Glover

Glover fits Sterling relaunch

March 25, 2026
Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.


Morton

Morton takes Desford baton

March 25, 2026
David Morton is set to strengthen ties with National Champion by becoming Musical Director.


ConsTest

Enjoy ConsTest action on NXTOD

March 25, 2026
You can enjoy a packed day of own-choice test-piece action from the ConsTest contest thanks to NXTOD.


Hammonds

Hammonds ready for Best of Brass appearance

March 25, 2026
The Hammonds Band are next up at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.


kERKRADE

World Youth Brass Band at Kerkrade

March 25, 2026
A World Youth Brass Band will perform at the WMC Contest in Kerkrade — and places are up for grabs.


Travelin

Wright & Round: Travelin' Prayer (Billy Joel arr. Phillip Harper)

March 25, 2026
A septet with a difference from the pens Billy Joel and Philip Harper


Red Admiral

Red Admiral contests open for entries

March 25, 2026
The forthcoming Red Admiral Hymn & March contest and flagship Entertainment Contest are now open for bands to enter.


Brass Bands Wales

Welsh help required

March 25, 2026
Welsh banding needs help and information to promote its work and its investment in the next generation of players.


Three Choirs

Three Choirs Festival set for Elgar celebration and Higgins debut

March 25, 2026
There will be eight days of outstanding music performed at the Three Choirs Festival this year, including works by Edward Elgar and new Associate Composer Gavin Higgins.


Regional

Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay

March 24, 2026
If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate


Kapitol Promotions

And the National Final invitations go to...

March 24, 2026
The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.


Durham

Report & Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21, 2026
EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the titles in Durham.


Fulham

Report & Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21, 2026
Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19, 2026
Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19, 2026
If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19, 2026
42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19, 2026
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


York Barbican

York National Finals schedule to be announced on 7th April

March 19, 2026
Qualifiers for the Section 1-4 National Finals will find out on which day they will play next month.


National Youth Championships

Ticket price savings for National Youth Championships

March 19, 2026
If you book your tickets on-line you can save hassle and money for a packed day of brilliant entertainment in Birmingham.


Jan de Haan

Pioneering spirit on show at Dutch Nationals

March 19, 2026
A work inspired by the explorations of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Abel Tasman will test the Fourth Division bands at the Dutch National Championships this year.


Darcy Beck

Cory add to their percussion team

March 19, 2026
Darcy Beck joins the ranks of the new Welsh Champion.




4BR

4BR Review — Episode 23

October 10 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.


Gregson

Gregson set for Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance

October 10 • Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.


Navigation Inn

Time please — as Navigation Inn closes doors...

October 10 • The most famous brass band pub in the world has closed its doors — perhaps for the very last time.


Blackford

Orbital countdown for Tredegar

October 10 • The fourth of the commissioning bands will perform Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in West Sussex later today as Tredegar get ready for lift off in Ardingly.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Bedford Town Band - Autumn Concert also featuring our Academy

Saturday 10 October • Putnoe Heights Church. Putnoe Heights. Bedford MK41 8EB


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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