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National Youth Band to explore jazzy enclosures
Will Everitt's explorations on a small jazz enclosure will bring a different feel to the music provided by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in London this weekend.
August 08, 2025
Albert Hall change followed consultation
Kapitol Promotions confirm that the decision to reverse the automatic qualification numbers to the Albert Hall Final came after engagement with stakeholders and National Forum.
August 08, 2025
Brass Band Summer School rounds off with Gala Concert
If you in Harrogate this evening, why not go along and enjoy the entertainment on offer from the delegates of the Brass Band Summer School.
August 08, 2025
Record Academy recruits at Willebroek
The World and European Champion brings together a record number of delegates for its annual Academy course.
August 08, 2025
Government announces extra money for music lessons
The Government's 'Building Creative Futures' aims to ensure children get opportunities to participate in the arts.
August 08, 2025
Euro hotels ready and waiting in Linz
The hotel booking specialists rooms4groups has a great line-up of European challengers of its own for Linz for you to choose from.
August 08, 2025
Welsh landscape in centre of London
A musical taste of 'Betws-y-Coed' by young composer Nina Martin will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend at the Royal College of Music.
August 07, 2025
Denis Wick Products Ltd sold
The iconic mouthpiece and brass accessory brand becomes part of the global Music Center SRL company.
August 07, 2025
Tomorrow's Warriors claim today's Groves Award
The co-founders of the jazz development organisation Tomorrow's Warriors have been awarded the prestigious Sir Charles Groves' Prize.
August 07, 2025
Skelmanthorpe produce the bangers for sell out shows
The Skelmanthorpe Band brought a taste of 'Brasstonbury' to a brace of sell out audiences with a night of hits and energy.
August 07, 2025
Elland to host Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest
There is a great chance to showcase your talents in Elland later this year.
August 07, 2025
Help build triangles in Cumbria
The Cumbria Brass Network is looking to connect with people to help boost youth recruitment for its bands.
August 07, 2025
Chamber support announced at RNCM
Five small ensembles will be supported by a new chamber music initiative at the RNCM in Manchester.
August 07, 2025
Nocturnal Dances on youthful show in heart of London
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase the trio of Young Composer Competition winners at the Royal College of Music this weekend.
August 06, 2025
Albert Hall qualification reversed
The top four bands at this year's Championship Section National Final will gain an automatic invitation to the 2026 contest.
August 06, 2025
King leads conducting trio at Manger
Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.
August 05, 2025
Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course
Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.
August 05, 2025
Tredegar join the Rath pack
The trombone section of the Welsh Champion are now ambassadors for Rath Trombones.
August 05, 2025
Porter service at Wingates
Cpt Andrew Porter becomes the new Musical Consultant at Wingates Band.
August 05, 2025
Wessex delight at packed out sections
Plenty of delegates and audience members enjoyed the music making on this year's Wessex Band Summer School.
August 05, 2025
Brass in Concert opportunity with BBE
There is a great opportunity to contribute to the delivery of this year's Brass in Concert event.
August 05, 2025
Wychavon nearly full...
There are a few spots to be filled for Championship Section bands with an eye on Spring Festival qualification.
August 05, 2025
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy
The latest episode sees Sandy and Simon joined by John Gillam.
August 05, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More great brass music brought to listeners across the world by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
August 05, 2025
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
