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SBBA

Mixed AGM news to report for Scottish Brass Band Association

February 10, 2026
There was both good and bad news to report at the annual general meeting of the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Carys Wood

Cory welcome Carys

February 10, 2026
The talented young soprano cornet star Carys Wood will perform with Cory Band at the Welsh Regional Championships next month.


Aldbourne

West of England Area line-ups confirmed

February 10, 2026
75 bands will head to Torquay to compete for the West of England Regional titles.


Leyland Band

Leyland 80th anniversary to celebrate past and future

February 10, 2026
The Leyland Band will be marking 80 years of music making by celebrating its past and future over the next year.


Cumbria Youth Band

Cumbrian first in 30 years at Youth Championships

February 10, 2026
The Cumbria Youth Band will appear at the National Youth Championships this year — marking a return after 30 years for a band from the region.


UniBrass

UniBrass starts final countdown

February 10, 2026
The UniBrass Championships will take place in Newport this weekend.


Early Music

Early Music features again in Beverley

February 10, 2026
The 38th Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival returns in May with plenty of fantastic musical attractions.


Geo Moren

Death of Geo Pierre Moren

February 09, 2026
The death has been announced of one of the most influential and respected figures in the Swiss and European banding movements.


Torquay

Judges confirmed for West of England Area Championships

February 09, 2026
The judges who will make the all important decisions in Torquay have been announced.


Cross

Death of Andrew Hirst

February 09, 2026
The young father passed away following illness.


Leeds Best of Brass

Grimethorpe set for Pudsey Valentine's appearance

February 09, 2026
The unique brand of Grimethorpe brass band entertainment will be heard in Pudsey on Valentine's Day.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

February 09, 2026
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.


radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 09, 2026
More great music at a new time from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges over the next two weeks.


eikanger

Report & Results: 2026 Norwegian National Championships

February 07, 2026
Eikanger Bjorsvik reclaims the Norwegian National title in Bergen as section victories go to Rong Brass, Agder Brass, Evanger Musikklag, Skeie Brass and Langhus Brass.


Norwegian Championships

Final musical touches being put in their Bergen place

February 04, 2026
80 will be putting their own-choice and set-work pieces under final scrutiny ahead of the Norwegian National Championships this weekend.


Jamie Smith

Smith looking forward to Japanese tour

February 04, 2026
Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet Jamie Smith will head to Japan for a performance tour this Easter.


East Midlands

New march and hymn contest to fill gap in East Midlands

February 04, 2026
A brand new event will take on 13th June at the Braybrooke Brewery and Taproom, North Northamptonshire.


gLYN AND hLEN

Busy January enjoyment for Williams duo

February 04, 2026
Glyn and Helen Williams have enjoyed a busy start to 2026.


John Packer

Join the John Packer team

February 04, 2026
The leading specialist brass and woodwind retailers, is looking to recruit new members to join its growing team.


Welsh Open

Welsh Open confirms 14 band cross border line-up

February 04, 2026
The 2026 Welsh banding season will open with a great cross border entertainment battle at Newport's Riverfront Theatre.


NWBBA

New venue for NWBBA contest

February 04, 2026
One of the most popular contests in the North Werst finds a new home as entries are requested for the High Peak Contest.


Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

February 04, 2026
More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

February 04, 2026
Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

February 04, 2026
Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 04, 2026
More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.




Moore

RPS Awards to Moore, Wilson and Lloyd

March 13 • Trombone virtuoso Peter Moore, conductor John Wilson and trumpeter Matilda Lloyd are amongst the prize winners at the annual Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in London.


Brass bands

BBE to spearhead campaign for brass band UNESCO recognition

March 12 • Brass Bands England is hoping that people will help support the campaign to to get brass banding added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.


ConsTest

ConsTest line-up confirmed as tickets go on sale

March 12 • 18 bands will showcase their own-choice selections at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this year.


TR Direct

Insurance queries answered in Torquay

March 12 • T&R Direct Insurance Services will be in Torquay to answer questions, check policies and offer expert advice — so come along and say hello and you could win an iPad too...


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queen Victorias Consort

Friday 13 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

March 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday(16th) at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Its all free including the coffee and cake.


Glossop Old Band

March 11 • 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.


Rushden Town Band

March 8 • 2nd Trombone for Midlands Area First Section Champions 2026.


Ian Holmes

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


               

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