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Perth Concert Hall

Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers

March 06, 2026
There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.


Civic Hall

Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action

March 06, 2026
The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.


Eikanger

Eikanger prepare for female tributes

March 06, 2026
The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.


Andrew Porter

Porter set for Friary leadership

March 06, 2026
Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)

March 06, 2026
A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead's Classical Life

March 05, 2026
The critically acclaimed trumpet and flugel soloist Imogen Whitehead has been talking about her classical musical life on Radio 3 this week.


New Zealand

Positive thinking pushes New Zealand banding to Nationals

March 05, 2026
Despite funding challenges there is plenty to be positive about for New Zealand banding as it looks towards its National Championships in Wellington in April.


Dutch Nationals

Spirit of Life to be heard in Utrecht

March 05, 2026
A new arrangement by Philip Harper of a wind band gem by Meindert Boekel will test the bands in the Third Division of the Dutch National Championships this year.


Wales

Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn Hall

March 05, 2026
35 bands will compete to be crowned Welsh Champions in Swansea later this month.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

March 05, 2026
A broadcast dedicated to works written by female composers to mark International Women's Day on March 8th


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 04, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Red Admiral

Red Admiral changes Entertainment date

March 04, 2026
The popular contest day has been changed to the 27th September.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Power of Love (Philip Harper)

March 04, 2026
Hit the flux capacitor and head back to 1985 for a cracking concert closer...


Japanese Championships

Report & Result: 2026 National Brass Band Ensemble Championship of Japan

March 04, 2026
There were further encouraging signs of ensemble development in Japan at the recent national Championships.


Hauts de France

Results: 2026 French National Championships

March 04, 2026
Hauts de France Brass Band are crowned Kings of France for the seventh time in a row in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, with division title going to Les Coniques Brass Band, Brass Band de La Gorgue and Le Ch'ti Brass.


First Old Boys

Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Brass in Concert

March 04, 2026
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment in Fivemiletown, with section success for CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass


ODBBA

Report & Results: 2026 ODBBA Winter Contest

March 04, 2026
Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing their Area preparations


Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

March 02, 2026
There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.


Blackpool

Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

March 01, 2026
Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.


rooms4groups

rooms4groups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28, 2026
The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28, 2026
The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Elgar International Festival

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire set to welcome Elgar International Festival of Brass

February 28, 2026
Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke Band, Flowers, Foden's and David Childs headline the musical attractions for a day of the very best brass band music making in June.


First Old Boys

Youth fly musical flag for Old Boys

February 28, 2026
A trio of talented young players from 1st Old Boys Band will be making their mark with different representative ensembles later this year.


York Barbican

National Finals to move to York

February 27, 2026
The Section 1-4 National Finals will be held York Barbican this year as the contest heads north from Cheltenham.


Norwegain

11 bands face potential Norwegian national relegation

February 27, 2026
Bands that failed to pay their annual NMF membership fee on time could find themselves relegated to the bottom tier of their National Championship.




Victoria Wood

Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts

April 8 • Thee 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...


Constest

Enjoy the ConsTest action on NXTOD

April 8 • Make sure you don't miss a single note of the action at this weekend's ConsTest Contest in Birmingham by signing up to enjoy the live-stream broadcast from Next Step Films.


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


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


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.


Wardle Anderson Brass Band

April 8 • Wardle Anderson Brass are an ambitious, forward-thinking Championship Section band on the up, looking to strengthen the team. Vacancies: Solo Trombone, Eb Bass & Front Row Cornet. Strong recent Area result under new MD Jamie Cooper.


Alan Duguid

BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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