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Whitworth

Report & Results: 2025 Buxton Festival of Brass

Whitworth Vale & Healey capture the essence of victory as there are also wins for Delph, Dobcross Silver and St John's Mossley in Buxton.

May 06, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves with this VE Day celebration special.

May 06, 2025


Spring Festival

Spring Festival line-ups confirmed

60 bands will look to take one step closer to the British Open this weekend in Blackpool.

May 05, 2025


David Childs

Childs premiere wins critical acclaim

There has both audience and critical approval in abundance after David Childs gave the world premiere of James MacMillan's Euphonium Concerto, 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' in Cardiff.

May 05, 2025


Mototech

Granite in supportive tow with new sponsor

Granite City Brass will celebrate its 175th anniversary thanks to sponsorship from leading vehicle assessor and towbar specialists Mototech Aberdeen.

May 05, 2025


Halcne

Brass exploration of Holocene in Bradford and London

The Onyx Brass quintet will join forces with Hammonds and Amersham Bands for a musical soundscape of the Halocene epoch as part of the New Music Biennial 2025.

May 05, 2025


Stavanger

Broadcast focus on European Championships

If you can't get to Stavanger later this week then you can just sit back and enjoy all the great music making thanks to Wobplay.

May 05, 2025


Denis Wick

Memorial Concert to celebrate life of Denis Wick

A special memorial concert is to be held in London to celebrate the life of the remarkable Denis Wick.

May 05, 2025


Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel (Episode 2)

Music from Ireland, Scotland, Belgium and Tibet were featured in the second episode of the new Radio 3 series as well as from guest, Peter Moore.

May 05, 2025


Purcell School

Brass band welcome at Purcell School

Britain's oldest school for young musicians is now looking to help inspire cornet, horn, baritone and euphonium players.

May 05, 2025


Keli

KELI cast call for Whitburn and Kingdom

Players from Whitburn and Kingdom Brass will take to a very different performance stage in the coming weeks.

May 05, 2025


Drogheda

Report & Results: 2025 IABCB National Championships

Record breaking Drogheda adds to its title tally at National Championships.

May 05, 2025


dEAF

Deaf Awareness Week launched

Help eliminate uncertainty about assisting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

May 05, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Saltarello from 'Italian Symphony' (Mendelssohn arr. Phil Lawrence)

A tour de force concert finale bubbling with Italian passion

May 05, 2025


Chris Helme

Chris Helme funeral details confirmed

Details have been released of the funeral of the respected broadcaster and band historian Chris Helme.

May 05, 2025


Sage

Brass in Concert line-ups announced

Cory will defend its entertainment title against rivals from England, Scotland, Norway and The Netherlands, whilst the Youth Championships promise an extra fun packed treat in Gateshead.

May 02, 2025


ebba

30th anniversary of EBBA marked in countdown to Stavanger

The European Brass Band Association was formed 30 years ago today.

April 30, 2025


David Childs

Sold out signs ready for Childs Euphonium world premiere

There are just a few tickets left if you want to hear the world premiere of James Macmillan's 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' euphonium concerto played by David Childs in Cardiff.

April 30, 2025


uk Forum

UKLBF reiterates collective agreement on banding issues

The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.

April 30, 2025


Elgar

Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass

The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.

April 30, 2025


Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets to go on sale in May

You will be able to secure your seat for the top section National Final at the Royal Albert from 1st May.

April 30, 2025


Hepwrth

Report & Results: 2025 Holmfirth Contest

Hepworth prepares for its Grand Shield challenge by regaining the test-piece and hymn tune honours in Holmfirth, as section titles head to Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Littleborough and Tewit Youth.

April 30, 2025


UK Music sURBEY

UK Music launches annual survey

Musicians and organisations urged to complete annual survey to help create an accurate assessment of the value of the UK music sector.

April 29, 2025


Flowers

Flowers to target World title in 2026

The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.

April 29, 2025


Regent Brass

40th anniversary celebrations for Regent Brass

Great memories of a pioneering band were recalled in a get together concert for former players of Brent Youth Band and Regent Brass.

April 29, 2025




Sage

2025 Brass in Concert Championship draws confirmed

May 13 • The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships were made in Stavanger.


EBBA

New additions to EBBA Music Commission

May 13 • Ben Haemhouts and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler take new roles with EBBA's Music Commission.


swiss

Swiss winners enjoy Geneva trip to Stavanger

May 13 • A trio of fast paced Valaisia Brass Band supporters made sure they bagged a brace of combi-tickets for the main event at the European Championships.


Rob Hanson

King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd

May 13 • The UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.


Barnsley Brass - Quiz Me Baby One More Time

Saturday 17 May • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Newstead Brass

May 12 • Newstead Brass is looking to recruit a PRINCIPAL CORNET player to join our ambitious and hardworking Championship Section band.. . With an exciting schedule ahead, this is a rare chance to join our ranks as we look to achieve further success as a team.


Lofthouse2000 Brass Band

May 12 • Lofthouse are currently recruiting for Kit, Bass (Bb & Eb), Baritone, Bass Trombone and Cornets. We are a 3rd section contesting band with regular concerts and events throughout the year and would love to fill our happy team with keen players.


Petworth Town Band

May 12 • Petworth Town. Band have vacancies for CORNETS and TUBA. We are an enthusiastic non contesting band with a thriving list of concerts and engagements throughout the year and are led by our passionate and inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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