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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.


Cornetto

Just one cornetto...

December 11, 2025
If you are looking for a different gift this Christmas for the musical person in your life — why not send them on a cornetto making course.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 11, 2025
More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.


BBE

Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England

December 10, 2025
The Chief Executive Office will step down as head of BBE at the end of December, but will continue to represent the organisation in different ways.


Albert

New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum

December 10, 2025
A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.




Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band adds to conductor experience

October 11 • The Italian Brass Band has played its part in giving conductors a very different musical experience.


West Wales BBA

Report & Results: 2026 West Wales BBA Festival

October 11 • Parc & Dare continues its run of prize-winning form as Markham & District, Cwmtawe, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Llanharan & Bryncae Brass claim the honours in Cefneithin.


Elland

All ages of playing experience showcase excellence in Elland

October 11 • There was a super day of competitive solo, duet and quartet action on show at Elland Silver Band's popular event.


Stephen Cobb

Cobb to lead Kingdom Triumphant workshop

October 11 • Dr Stephen Cobb will lead a workshop on Eric Ball's iconic work — and its open to everyone to be part of for free.


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


Tintwistle Band

October 11 • We are looking for a repiano cornet player to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts and contests all year round.


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.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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