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New era for Brass Band Summer School

Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is to be the new home of the Brass Band Summer School as it prepares for 40th anniversary.

November 22, 2025


BBE insurance

Tailored insurance for BBE members

Brass Band England is offering the opportunity for its member bands to enjoy bespoke insurance for people, instruments and assets.

November 22, 2025


Jackfield

Stevens takes lead at Jackfield

The experienced Craig Stevens becomes the new MD at Jackfield Band

November 22, 2025


Chiswick

Chamber artists to raise funds for Chiswick Brass Festival

A special free afternoon of music making will help raise funds for the Chiswick Brass Festival.

November 22, 2025


Perth

Competitors ready for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

20 bands will take to the stage at Perth Concert Hall this weekend.

November 21, 2025


David Childs

Childs set for RNCM honour

David Childs is to become a RNCM Associate Member in acknowledgement of his personal achievements in the world of music and learning.

November 21, 2025


Musicians

Brass band connections strengthened at Worshipful Company of Musicians

Alun Hughes and Mark Bromley take leading roles at the Worshipful Company of Musicians as Louise Renshaw's remarkable contribution is marked at installation ceremony.

November 21, 2025


Italian Brass Band

Roman talent shines with Italian Brass Band

Rising brass stars are being promoted with the help of the pioneering work of the Italian Brass Band.

November 21, 2025


Purcell school

Marathon concert set to boost Purcell funds

A 24 hour long concert will help raise bursary funds for pupils at Purcell School.

November 21, 2025


Fountain City

Welcome addition to Fountain City family

A new ensemble aimed at adults with wishing to return to banding has been launched by Fountain City Band in the USA.

November 21, 2025


Gregson

Swiss connection for Gregson

Edward Gregson has just returned from a masterclass trip to work with students at the Bern University of the Arts.

November 21, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 19

More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent

November 20, 2025


The Wallace Collection

Invisible plaudits for Wallace cooperation

Brass in Concert Champion has also been gaining plaudits for its 'invisible' musical partnership with the Wallace Collection.

November 20, 2025


Peter Fraser

Peter Fraser MBE funeral details confirmed

The funeral of the respected Scottish banding figure will take place later this month.

November 20, 2025


Michael Dodd

Dodd takes lead at Wakefield

Michael Dodd takes the baton at Wakefield Metropolitan to carry on musical legacy of his great friend Duncan Beckley.

November 20, 2025


National Youth Championships

Full house line-up for National Youth Championships

It will be a full capacity National Youth Championships event in Birmingham next year as all spots are snapped up in record time.

November 20, 2025


Cory

Cory tribute to Hutchinson

Philip Harper and Cory Band thank Tom Hutchinson for his incredible tenure as principal cornet as they prepare for final concert appearance together.

November 20, 2025


Hammonds

Hammonds welcome Cox to Pudsey finishing line

The fund-raising radio presenter was welcomed to the 'Pudsey to Pudsey' finishing line by the sound of Hammonds Band.

November 20, 2025


Tredegar

Tredegar's Brass Odyssey to be published

A major contemporary work by composer Robin Stevens is set to be published following the Welsh champion's new recording.

November 20, 2025


NASUWT Riverside

New arrivals at NASUWT Riverside

The euph and baritone sections at the North of England top flight contenders has been strengthened by new arrivals.

November 20, 2025


Fleetwood

Fleetwood entries now open

Youth bands to British Open Spring Festival hopefuls can now book their place in the line-ups for the return of the Fleetwood Contest.

November 20, 2025


Unite the Union

National Champions to head to Dobcross

The Unite the Union Band will bring their brand of Sunday afternoon brass band entertainment to Dobcross later this month.

November 20, 2025


Sykes

Sykes takes baton at Weston Brass

Stephen Sykes has become the new Musical Director at Weston Brass.

November 20, 2025


Peter Tombs

Funeral of Peter Tombs

The funeral details for the popular former Hatfield & Askern Colliery cornet player have been announced.

November 20, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

A last episode of non-festive brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

November 20, 2025




Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Glyn

Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour

November 27 • Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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