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Perthshire quintet honoured by SBBA accolades
Five members of Perthshire Brass have been honoured with Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association.
June 27, 2025
End of term gifts from Blossom Hill
There are some great musical gifts that are just pitched perfectly to thank the inspirational musical teachers out there.
June 27, 2025
Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship
Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.
June 23, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert
Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title
June 23, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival
Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.
June 23, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest
Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.
June 23, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest
Hepworth add to their Whit Friday successes with a march and hymn tune victory at Morley.
June 23, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Brass at Beamish
Bathgate leads the Scottish raiders to claim the march and hymn tune at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.
June 23, 2025
And the award for the best band gig in the world this year goes to...
Your will hard pressed to find anyone topping the reception gained by the recent performances of Easington Colliery Band...
June 22, 2025
Withington prepares to beat time
Delegates will soon be heading to West Yorkshire to beat time with Allan Withington.
June 22, 2025
From the Archives: Black Dyke Band on The Open University
You can once enjoy an academic insight into the development of Black Dyke Mills Band and the banding movement — courtesy of The Open University and Prof Trevor Herbert.
June 22, 2025
Green keynote to be heard at BBE Conference
The forthright voice of composer and artist Martin Green will be heard giving the keynote speech at BBE's Conference later this year — one with an accent on youth.
June 22, 2025
Mnozil Brass set for biggest ever UK audience
Symphony Hall in Birmingham is getting close top capacity for the 30th anniversary celebrations of Mnozil Brass this coming weekend.
June 22, 2025
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel — Episode 9
More explorations into the musical world of brass bands with Hannah Peel on Radio 3
June 22, 2025
Tredegar welcomes new baritone signing
Carole Ednie makes the move from Scotland to Wales to join Welsh champions from the cooperation band.
June 22, 2025
Farmer's half century gains deserved spotlight award
Dave Farmer's 50 years of outstanding commitment and service to the banding movement has been recognised by the South West Brass Band Association.
June 22, 2025
Brass Band World magazine: May/June edition out now
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out.
June 22, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
June 20, 2025
Welsh Youth reach out to nation on tour
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will head to Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport this year under the baton of Paul Holland.
June 20, 2025
Bands get ready for Brass Band Week
There will be plenty of opportunities for bands to make a huge impression in the heart of their communities.
June 20, 2025
Belgians to go crazy for National titles
Thierry Deleruyelle's Parisian homage leads works by Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen, Andrew Wainwright and Stan Nieuwenhuis to test bands at the Belgian National Championships later this year.
June 20, 2025
Junior Gift Drop offer from rooms4groups
The hotel and travel specialists are offering extra help to groups with youngsters in their ranks.
June 20, 2025
Bugle ready for 99th and 100th contests
The famous West of England Bandsmens' Festival in Bugle announces details of this and next year's events.
June 20, 2025
Brown given green light at Bearpark & Esh
Gavin Borwn will become the new MD of the Bearpark & Esh Band.
June 20, 2025
Newport and Hackett reach last chord
A partnership that thrived over 13 years comes to an end at Newport Borough
June 20, 2025
