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UniBrass

Free concert trio for UniBrass Band Camp weekend

August 08, 2024
The UniBrass Band Camp will round off with a trio of free concerts later this month.


Blechklang

Summer Camp success in Saxony

August 08, 2024
An international team of tutors lead the inspirational music making on the 5th International Summer Brass Band Camp in Germany.


Podcast

Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

August 08, 2024
The duo catch up with Morgan Griffiths, MD of Hammonds Band to chew the brass band fat.


Ensmbel

Modern artistic links to add to Victorian history

August 07, 2024
Two new artistic projects aim to bring the historic sights and sounds of brass ensemble playing to future audiences.


nATIONAL yOUTH

Antipodean inspiration leads principals on National Youth course

August 07, 2024
The young stars of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are preparing works with a southern hemisphere inspiration for their end of course concert under Prof David King.


nybbs

Ensemble ethos as principals decided at NYBBS

August 06, 2024
Its all for one and one for all in Perthshire as the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland work hard under their conductors and tutors.


Croy

Croy gains home support

August 06, 2024
Cheltenham bound Croy Silver has received a generous financial boost to their funds from local house builders Miller Homes.


Griethorpe

Grimey eager to be back in the pink....

August 06, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band returns to the concert stage later this month eager to be seen in their iconic shirts...


Lewis Barton

Barton claims Harry Mortimer Award

August 06, 2024
Lewis Barton has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition, held at this year's NYBBGB Course.


Pemberton Old

Whitfield joins Watkins to spearhead Pemberton

August 06, 2024
Matt Whitfield has joined Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band as its new resident conductor to work alongside professional conductor Ryan Watkins


Denis Wick

A little bit of opportune Denis Wick product placement...

August 06, 2024
If you want to make sure the world knows where you are playing — this takes some beating...


BrookWrigt

BrookWright Music: Sanctus from Faure's Requiem (Faure arr. Andrew Wainwright)

August 06, 2024
A beautiful setting of a classic of a glorious Faure work adds serenity to any concert programme.


West Midlands

West Midlands BBA Solo, Duet & Quartet return

August 06, 2024
The popular banding event returns in October and is looking for entries


Brass PACK

Brass Pack ready to pounce in Birmingham

August 06, 2024
The music of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra will be heard being performed by Mike Lovatt's 'Brass Pack' in the heart of Birmingham on Thursday night — so make sure you get there to enjoy it all.


East of England

Ager heads East for Co-op lead

August 06, 2024
The vastly experienced Mark Ager is the new Musical Director of East of England Co-op Band.


Youth

Youth Brass in Concert tickets now available

August 06, 2024
Make sure you add to your weekend of brass band entertainment in Gateshead by buying snapping up tickets for the Youth Brass in Concert Championships.


Red

Red Admiral confirms contest broadcast

August 06, 2024
52 bands will get their performances broadcast across the world at the Red Admiral Music Academy Entertainment Contest later this year.


Amersham

Amersham festival success

August 06, 2024
A festival right in the heart of the local community was a great success for Amersham Band.


Rushen

Rushen ready to remember Richard Evans

August 06, 2024
Rushen Silver Band will make a trip from the Isle of Man to Scotland to pay their musical tribute to the late great Richard Evans.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 4th August

August 06, 2024
A tribute to the great Derek Garside and much more from Chris Helme


Bantand

Sun, Sea and Staines in Tenby

August 05, 2024
Staines Brass recently enjoyed their mini tour trip to West Wales with performances, premieres and Penderyn whisky...


Hilary

Death of Hilary Meadley

August 05, 2024
The death has been announced of the popular and much loved York RI Golden Rail Band stalwart.


Eisteddfod

Report & Results: 2024 Welsh National Eisteddfod

August 04, 2024
There were top prizes won with television coverage for Ebbw Valley Brass, Newport Borough, Menai Bridge and the South Wales Youth Band in Pontypridd on the weekend.


Alan Jenkins

90th birthday for doyen

August 04, 2024
Alan Jenkins, the pioneering brass band journalist and musician has just celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.


uklbf

Leading Bands Forum marks its appreciation of line-up of National judges

August 04, 2024
The UKLBF says the range of nationalities, ages and experience aligns with its advocation of gender and diversity parity.




Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


1st Old Boys

Report & Result: 2025 BrassFest Enniskillen

September 17 • 1st Old Boys lead the way in Enniskillen as new event proves to be a huge hit with local listeners.


Mike Eccles

Eccles takes final bow at Brighouse

September 17 • Mike Eccles ends his Brighouse & Rastrick flugel tenure on a high after British Open victory.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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