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Durham Miners

Fishburn offer musical solidarity for Big Meeting

RMT Fishburn Band will support the fund raising efforts of the famous Durham Miners Gala.

February 13, 2026


Tredegar

Tredegar RNCM replay now on wobplay

The Welsh champions RNCM International Brass Band Festival performance is now available to enjoy again.

February 13, 2026


UnIbRASS

UniBrass ready for full day of music making

The ICC Wales in Newport will welcome the UniBrass Championships — with a fantastic day promised by organisers.

February 13, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Finale from Suite No.3 (Tchaikovsky arr. Ruben Schmidt)

A thrilling polonaise addition to any concert programme from BrookWright Music.

February 13, 2026


York

York Early Music finalists announced

The nine ensembles that will aim to claim a recording contract, cash and new performance opportunities have been announced.

February 13, 2026


The Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 25

More North Walian brass banding reflections...

February 13, 2026


Oldroyd

Marshall takes Oldroyd ambassador role

Richard Marshall has become a Musical Instruments Ambassador for Oldroyd Musical Instruments Ltd.

February 12, 2026


media

Media boost for Welsh banding

There is a welcome return of the popular 'Brass Band Notes' column in five regional newspaper titles in Wales.

February 12, 2026


Brighouse

Brighouse set for march and hymn tune celebration

The British Open champion will celebrate the heritage of iconic marches and hymns in the first of their annual Huddersfield concerts.

February 11, 2026


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Anno 1920 (Philip Harper)

The fantastic concert opener played by Cory Band is now available for your band to perform.

February 11, 2026


rooms4groups

Excellence and quality recognition for hotel specialists

The specialist hotel booking company rooms4groups which has helped numerous bands with their needs have been recognised for their excellence by three award givers.

February 11, 2026


Pedr Roberts

Death of Pedr Roberts

The death has been announced of the leading figure in the Welsh brass band movement.

February 11, 2026


Bousfield

Welsh look forward to Bousfield appearance

Students, staff and brass band fans are looking forward to hearing one of the world's finest trombone players in action this Friday.

February 10, 2026


Concord

Concord concert replay at RNCM

You can now enjoy the concert performance of Danish champion Concord Brass Band from the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

February 10, 2026


Doodles

Doodles offer refresh for Area mouthpiece needs

Doodles Mouthpiece Replating can offer a 48 hour replating service for players looking to give their mouthpiece a refresh ahead of the Areas.

February 10, 2026


SBBA

Mixed AGM news to report for Scottish Brass Band Association

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

February 10, 2026


Carys Wood

Cory welcome Carys

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

February 10, 2026


Aldbourne

West of England Area line-ups confirmed

75 bands will head to Torquay to compete for the West of England Regional titles.

February 10, 2026


Leyland Band

Leyland 80th anniversary to celebrate past and future

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

February 10, 2026


Cumbria Youth Band

Cumbrian first in 30 years at Youth Championships

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.

February 10, 2026


UniBrass

UniBrass starts final countdown

The UniBrass Championships will take place in Newport this weekend.

February 10, 2026


Early Music

Early Music features again in Beverley

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

February 10, 2026


Geo Moren

Death of Geo Pierre Moren

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

February 09, 2026


Torquay

Judges confirmed for West of England Area Championships

The judges who will make the all important decisions in Torquay have been announced.

February 09, 2026


Cross

Death of Andrew Hirst

The young father passed away following illness.

February 09, 2026




Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21 • The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21 • A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21 • If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


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


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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