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West Midlands Police Band honoured by service
The West Midlands Police Brass Band has performed at the annual National Police Memorial Service at Coventry Cathedral.
October 07, 2025
More sunny days ahead for Michelmersh
2025 has already been a great year for the West of England band — with hopefully more to come.
October 07, 2025
Oxford return for Reeder
Former player Kris T Reeder returns to City of Oxford Band
October 07, 2025
Death of Derek Rawlinson
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former Chairperson of Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
October 07, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
October 07, 2025
Countdown previews of Symphony in Two Movements
There will be a chance to hear how the competitors are getting on with their 'Symphony in Two Movements' preparations ahead of the Royal Albert National Final...
October 05, 2025
Foden's set for Regent Hall preview ahead of Albert Hall challenge
Foden's Band will be joined by Mike Lovatt for their traditional Regent Hall pre-National preview next weekend.
October 05, 2025
Wilshaw looks to boost Audley Community
Steph Wilshaw has been appointed the new Musical Director of Audley Community Band.
October 05, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 United States Brass Invitational
Fountain City takes the honours in Texas as a new event looks to further boost brass banding growth in the USA.
October 05, 2025
Healthy future boost for Peterlee
A new sponsorship partnership and MD secures a healthy future for the East Durham Medical Group Peterlee Band.
October 05, 2025
Death of Dr Len Mullenger
The death has been announced of the founder of the acclaimed Musicweb International website.
October 05, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Elland Silver Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet
There was talented aged 7 to over 80 on show as the popular Elland event returns to the contesting calendar.
October 05, 2025
Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs
Six more CDs and recordings to add to your collection — including the brand new solo release from David Childs.
October 04, 2025
Feel and play the pre-love from Brassworks
There are some fantastic bargains to be had on a host of fantastic instruments — all looking for another loving home.
October 03, 2025
Major artistic boost for NYBBGB
A new work celebrating the life and legacy of one of the UKs acclaimed performers will be written by composer Andrea Price — as the National Youth Band announces partnership with The Victoria Wood Foundation.
October 03, 2025
Time travellers: The Albert Hall 2006
Two decades ago, Besson produced a documentary from the Royal Albert Hall National Final... and some things have certainly changed...
October 01, 2025
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The duo pays personal tribute to conductor Duncan Beckley MBE who recently passed away.
October 01, 2025
Independent Society of Musicians appoints new President elect
The critically acclaimed saxophonist and broadcaster will be the new president of the Independent Society of Musicians.
October 01, 2025
BrookWright Music: Veni, Sancte Spiritus (Vaughan Williams arr. Geoffrey Nobes)
A new work that adapts a classic composition from the pen of the great English composer Vaughan Williams.
October 01, 2025
Fleetwood Contest to return
A welcome new addition to the contesting calendar has been announced as the Fleetwood Contest returns in 2026 with British Open link.
October 01, 2025
New brass appointments at Guildhall and Trinity Laban
Tom Nielsen and Matilda Lloyd will take on new roles as professors at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
October 01, 2025
Judges announced for 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships
The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions at Stevenage next year have been announced.
October 01, 2025
Hepworth secure new ceiling to their ambitions
The Yorkshire band has been making sure nothing rains on their musical ambitions as their bandroom renovations come closer to completion.
October 01, 2025
Enjoy the Red Admiral performances on demand
You can now sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment contest, time and time again...
October 01, 2025
Regent at Regent
Regent Brass continues its explorations of works old and new as part of the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival later this month.
October 01, 2025
