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Geneva Black Dyke

Black Dyke partnership with Geneva comes to an end.

The five year sponsorship deal between the Yorkshire champion and the instrument manufacturer has come to an end.

August 04, 2025


NYBBGB principals

Principal roles taken for National Youth Band course

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has started its Summer Course in Northamptonshire with a sold out conclusion in London.

August 04, 2025


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 4

The latest episode of the podcast that gives a unique view on the banding movement is now out.

August 04, 2025


Lewis Merthyr

Result: 2025 Welsh National Eisteddfod

Lewis Merthyr, Royal Buckley Town, Llanrug and Beaumaris Youth Band claim the televised national titles in Wrexham on the weekend.

August 04, 2025


NYBBGB

Dreams realised with NYBBGB Children's Band

The talented players of the NYBBGB Children's Band displayed their musical dreams in full on their annual course.

August 02, 2025


Whitburn

Whitburn to build with new sponsorship

The Scottish Champion has announced a new sponsorship agreement with a leading property company led by a proud former player.

August 02, 2025


Friezeland

Friezland set to enjoy mini Man tour

Friezland Brass is currently enjoying meeting up with new musical friends for a trio of Isle of Man concerts this weekend.

August 02, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13

More chat with a Welsh accent from the trio of Brass Monkeys.

August 02, 2025


Pride Brass

Pride in Brass in Manchester

The UK's bold and brilliant LGBTQ+ brass band needs a bit of help to fill the streets of Manchester with musical pride this month.

August 01, 2025


Red Admiral

Youth and experience as Red Admiral judges announced

The judges for the Red Admiral Entertainment contest have been announced with the chance for youngsters to be a part of the decision making process too.

August 01, 2025


Elgar Course

Elgar course rounds off with Gala Concert

A full week of brass banding at the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School rounds off tonight in Bromsgrove School.

August 01, 2025


Easher Austin

Triomphale world premiere at National Children's Band concert

14 year old Easher Austin's 'Marche Triomphale' is to be given its world premiere by the National Children's Band of Great Britain on Friday — with a few tickets left to hear it.

July 31, 2025


Newstead

Talented Blythe spirit takes principal lead at Newstead

Noah Blythe has been appointed the new principal cornet at Newstead Brass.

July 31, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

From the Underworld to Plymouth Hoe and more with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge this weekend.

July 31, 2025


wobplay

New additions to Wobplay releases

A premiere release from the International Staff Band is joined by classic Cory, memories of the Masters and and Edward Gregson greatest hits.

July 30, 2025


NYBBS

Fun and friendship key ingredients to NYBBS success

A fantastic week of music making in Perthshire was rounded off with a memorable triptych concert.

July 29, 2025


Red Admira

Red Admiral still open for late arrivals

If you want to be part of the live-broadcast Red Admiral Music Academy Entertainment Contest then you still have time...

July 29, 2025


Edward Gregson

National study scores now available

Study scores of Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' are now available for Studio Music.

July 29, 2025


Ystradgynlais

Chitty, Chitty Band, Bang

The Ystradgynlais Band has been entertaining their local supporters with a little bit of film star help...

July 29, 2025


Childrens Band

Principal leads at NYBBGB Children's Band

Young leaders get ready for a busy week of music making and concert finale.

July 28, 2025


Gavin Higgins

Higgins takes composer lead at Three Choirs Festival

The award winning composer becomes the inaugural Associate Composer of the globally renowned Three Choirs Festival.

July 28, 2025


Richard Fice Award

Adams claims Richard Fice Award

French horn player Jacob Adams has become the latest winner of the Richard Fice Memorial Award.

July 28, 2025


Fermanagh

Fantastic music making in Fermanagh

A host of participants enjoyed themselves on the recent Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.

July 28, 2025


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Uniting brass and voices

Some great choices to enhance any brass and choral link for concerts.

July 28, 2025


Adam Taylor

New conductor lead at Rainford

Adam DJ Taylor is the new Musical Director at Rainford Band.

July 28, 2025




Geneva Black Dyke

Black Dyke partnership with Geneva comes to an end.

August 4 • The five year sponsorship deal between the Yorkshire champion and the instrument manufacturer has come to an end.


NYBBGB principals

Principal roles taken for National Youth Band course

August 4 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has started its Summer Course in Northamptonshire with a sold out conclusion in London.


Thats not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 4

August 4 • The latest episode of the podcast that gives a unique view on the banding movement is now out.


Lewis Merthyr

Result: 2025 Welsh National Eisteddfod

August 4 • Lewis Merthyr, Royal Buckley Town, Llanrug and Beaumaris Youth Band claim the televised national titles in Wrexham on the weekend.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Petworth Town Band

August 4 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome new players to join us and our happy band of players.


Otley Brass Association

August 4 • Front Row/Solo Cornet. An exciting opportunity has arisen for new front row/ solo cornet players to join our friendly non-contesting band. We practice every Tuesday evening 7.30-9.45pm at Otley Courthouse, Otley, Leeds, LS21 3AN


Cheltenham Silver Band

August 2 • 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.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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