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Youth Championships

Youth Champs set for Birmingham return

May 15, 2026
The National Youth Championships will return to King Edward's School in Birmingham next year.


Amersham

Amersham welcomes new principal lead

May 15, 2026
Nick Mott has become the new principal cornet at Amersham Band.


Riverdance

Wright & Round: Riverdance (Whelan arr. Farr)

May 15, 2026
Why not get back into that Eurovision feel in your concerts with a classic bit of foot tapping joy.


Guildhall

Extraordinary talent displayed by Guildhall prize winners

May 15, 2026
There was plenty of emerging brass and percussion talent on show at the recent Guildhall School of Music Young Artists' Competition.


Volunteers

Nominate your Unsung Hero for BBE Award

May 15, 2026
If you have an brilliant volunteer associated with your band, make sure you nominate them for a well deserved award from Brass Bands England.


BBW

New website link for Brass Band World magazine

May 15, 2026
You can now enjoy more from the leading publication on its new website domain.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 15, 2026
More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge — from Flowers and Cory to Grimethorpe Colliery and Eikanger


Grimnethorpe

Smith steps down from Grimethorpe principal role

May 13, 2026
Jamie Smith ends his second tenure as principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band continues its mission statement

May 13, 2026
A strengthening of a long term collaboration is helping the Italian Brass Band with its artistic vision.


Whit Friday

Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

May 12, 2026
There is sure to be plenty of keen battles for the prize money of offer in Tameside on Whit Friday as contest details are released.


Melvin White

White honoured by Palace appearance

May 12, 2026
Conductor Melvin White was honoured by an invitation to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the banding movement.


Northern Trust

Smiles and positivity on inspirational Open Learning day

May 12, 2026
The recent Northern Regional Brass Band Trust Open Learning Day proved to be a great success.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Calling (Naomi Rebecca Hill)

May 12, 2026
The award winning composition is an ideal addition to any concert or entertainment contest programme.


RBC

RBC Open Day invite to students

May 12, 2026
If you are considering studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, then an Open Day next month will give you all the details and inspiration you need.


Clarence Adoo

Education accolade for Clarence Adoo Project

May 12, 2026
A remarkable project that transforms simulated practice for student nurses and future health care professionals has won a major industry award.


SEWBBA

Welsh bands ready for Treforest battles

May 12, 2026
There is an encouraging entry of bands for the South East Wales BBA Contest in Treforest.


John Gillam

John Gillam funeral arrangements

May 12, 2026
The funeral arrangements for the much respected former player and administrator have been announced.


Hold

BrookWright Music: He will hold me fast (Matt Merker arr. Noel Brooks)

May 12, 2026
A trombone trio with a difference to add to any concert programme.


TNB

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 20

May 12, 2026
More from the Brighouse duo with their individual look at the banding world.


Drogheda

Report & Results: 2026 IABCB Irish National Championships

May 12, 2026
Drogheda and INF Brass claim the brass band section titles at the recent Irish National Championships.


Nord

Report & Results: 2026 Aalborg Music Festival

May 11, 2026
Nordvestjysk Brass Band claims the 14th Aalborg title with section wins for Aalborg Post Orkester, Hjorring Brass Band and Kimbrer Garden


Paul Holland

Mayor's Medal honour for Holland

May 11, 2026
Flowers Band MD Paul Holland has been presented with The Mayor's Medal as an expression of the thanks and gratitude of the Citizens of Gloucester following the band's recent European title success.


Tonga

New commission celebrates Tongan history

May 11, 2026
A new test-piece work by Andrew Wainwright will receive its premiere at the Tonga Secondary School Brass Band Festival.


Tameside Whit Friday

Venues ready for Tameside Whit Friday visitors

May 11, 2026
11 venues will welcome performers and listeners alike later this month.


Kirsty Abbotts

Abbotts steps down from principal role at Hammonds

May 11, 2026
Kirsty Abbotts is to step down from the principal cornet seat at Hammonds Band.




NABBA

America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet

June 9 • The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.


James MacmIllan

Monarch honours MacMillan

June 9 • Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.


BrwookWright

BrookWright Music launches Solo Contest

June 9 • Leading music publisher launches bespoke solo competition for all brass instruments


Boax

Boax adds to Cory strength

June 9 • The Welsh champion continues to strengthen its ranks with the arrival of new solo baritone player Charlie Boax.


Regent Hall Concerts - Take 5 Brass Quintet

Friday 12 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Celebrating the Music of Malcolm Bennett

Sunday 14 June • Venue-Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark-TA9 4NY. . TA9 4NY


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

June 9 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to help complete the team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm under the baton of our MD Jim Henson, at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Crewe Brass

June 5 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION PLAYERS (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Glossop Old Band

June 5 • 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


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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