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Angels

Ellington claims Classic spot for Xmas

December 16, 2025
Ellington Colliery Band has been featured on primetime Classic FM with a festive favourite.


Hope

BrookWright Music: Hope (Nathanael Watchorn)

December 16, 2025
A deeply reflective work, shaped by themes of serenity, renewal, and spirituality offers the perfect lyrical interlude for bands in concerts.


Bodmin trio to head to Children's Band

December 16, 2025
Three talented young Cornish players will represent their band and county with the National Children's Band of Great Britain next year.


RWCMD

Brass stars set for Cardiff appearances

December 16, 2025
Sergio Carolino and Ben Goldscheider will be featured in performance mode at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff early next year.


Regionals

Adjudicator change at Midlands Regional Championships

December 16, 2025
Jack Capstaff joins the adjudication team for the Midlands Regional Championships in Bedworth next year.


Higginbottom

Festive surprise for Higginbottom

December 16, 2025
There was a wonderful musical surprise at the door for Gordon and Sylvia Higginbottom as some old friends popped along to give their season greetings.


Parr Bandstand

Besses aim for Bandstand return

December 16, 2025
Besses o' th' Barn Band is looking to return to a famous open air stage armed with new works.


Christmas

UniBrass launch festive fund raisers

December 16, 2025
The UniBrass Foundation UniRun has been launched to help the organisation reach its targets.


whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

December 13, 2025
Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11, 2025
Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11, 2025
Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11, 2025
Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Linz

rooms4groups has European Championship deals ready to go

December 11, 2025
The hotel specialists have plenty of great deals for people heading to Linz for the European Championships next year.


Orcheatra

New survey shows value of orchestral music for youngsters

December 11, 2025
Younger generation want more connections to classical music as benefits are appreciated.


Medal

Composer opportunity with choral link

December 11, 2025
Composers can test their abilities with the latest initiative linked to the Welsh National Eisteddfod


Fundraising

New updated fundraising code from BBE

December 11, 2025
A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.


Skipton

Austin enjoys Skipton's Great and Small

December 11, 2025
Skipton Band's recent appearance on Channel 5's popular series 'All Creatures Great and Small' came with plenty of help from music student Adrian Austin.


Abbey Brass

YouTube demand for Abbey Brass

December 11, 2025
Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.


Closed

Festive closure for Brass Bands England

December 11, 2025
The Brass Band England offices will be closed from 19th December — reopening on Monday 5th January.


Burbage

Burbage 'Heart of Brass' DVD now available to enjoy

December 11, 2025
You can enjoy a DVD with a difference this festive season with the award winning Burbage Band (Buxton) 'Heart of Brass' documentary.


Lydbrook

Funeral of Thomas Pearse

December 11, 2025
The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.


Consett

Consett youngsters give brilliant performances for Toy Appeal

December 11, 2025
The children of Consett Junior Brass have been thinking of others and playing their hearts out for a fantastic cause Christmas.


Xmas

Delph gets ready for festive Whit Friday

December 11, 2025
There will be night of great festive music making on show around three pubs in the village of Delph this Friday.


Tommy Tynan

Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour

December 11, 2025
The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.


Hewer

BrookWright Music: The Hewer's Prayer (Steve Gibson)

December 11, 2025
A personal tribute prayer to the work of the miner at the coal face.




Camborne

Camborne Brass look to raise funds after break-in vandalism

August 31 • A Crowdfunding page has been launched to help Camborne Brass after vandals broke into their bandhall and caused extensive damage.


Breathe

BrookWright Music: Breath on me, breath of God (R. Jackson arr. Andrew Wainwright)

August 31 • A reflective treatment of Edwin Hatch's beloved 1878 hymn to add to any concert programme.


Blackpool Brass

A towering 60 years to be celebrated by Blackpool Brass

August 30 • The band from the famous seaside resort looks to celebrate its 60th anniversary later this year with friends and a few old Blackpool stars...


Brighouse

Cash prize increase for British Open winner

August 30 • The newly crowned British Open champion will win the largest cash prize in current world banding.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


CROFTON SILVER BAND

August 30 • CROFTON SILVER BAND - FIRST SECTION YORKSHIRE BAND. We are seeking a MD to lead a welcoming, ambitious, fun-loving group, passionate about making fantastic music and enjoying the journey together. . Rehearsals Monday & Thursday 8-10pm Fitzwilliam, Wakefield


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

August 29 • Our inclusive non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has vacancies for: . . Solo Cornet. Soprano Cornet. 2/3 Cornet. .


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

August 29 • Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for: . Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you!


Ian Holmes

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


               

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