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WNO musicians vote to accept new agreement
The orchestral member of Welsh National Opera have voted to a new agreement to protect their full time future.
April 29, 2025
Kinneil united in union sponsorship
New trade union partnership strengthens local ties for Kinneil.
April 29, 2025
BrookWright Music: Metamorphosis on Finlandia (Andrew Wainwright)
A major work for concerts and contests with imposing themes from the pen of composer Andrew Wainwright inspired by Sibelius.
April 29, 2025
Foden's free masterclass closing date looms
The free masterclass day partnership between Wychavon Festival of Brass and Foden's Band is fast approach — so be quick to sign up.
April 29, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.
April 29, 2025
Tameside confirms Whit Friday venues
There will be 11 venues in Tameside for bands and supporters to try and visit to enjoy the unique Whit Friday contest battles.
April 27, 2025
Result: 2025 Fife Brass Band Festival
The cooperation band warms up for their forthcoming European challenge with an entertaining road trip to Fife.
April 27, 2025
Glossop Old bring Sunday entertainment to Dobcross
Glossop Old Band is the next Sunday afternoon musical attraction at Dobcross Band Club's 'Showcase Brass' series.
April 27, 2025
Abbey Birthday to you...
One brass band fan had a wonderful musical surprise on the morning of his 80th birthday...
April 27, 2025
Death of Chris Helme
The death has been announced of the brass band historian and broadcaster Chris Helme.
April 27, 2025
Fife Daytime Brass offers special conducting session
Fife Daytime Brass and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler will be hosting a special session for conductors aged 40+ who are women or identify as women.
April 27, 2025
World Rankings — April update
There has been significant movement in the latest rankings release, driven by a large number of contests over the last few months resulting in notable shifts and changes in the standings
April 26, 2025
Foden's to preview Euro challenge
England's representatives in Stavanger will be giving their supporters a preview of their musical challenge.
April 26, 2025
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
The first episode of the much anticipated new Radio 3 brass band series starts on Sunday with a musical trip to Norway...
April 25, 2025
Own choice works revealed for Stavanger
A wide ranging selection of major test-piece works will be performed in Stavanger.
April 25, 2025
National Youth Band sells out in Halifax
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be joined by the British Army Brass Band for a sell out concert in Halifax this weekend.
April 25, 2025
Bradford boost for Black Dyke Band
The Yorkshire champion's involvement in Bradford's celebration as the UK City of Culture on Radio 2 has gained widespread plaudits.
April 25, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 7
The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with an interview with Nia Lloyd Williams of Rhyl Silver Band
April 25, 2025
Japan embraces Welsh banding ambassadors
The Tongwynlais Band has just returned from a memorable musical tour where they helped promote the Land of My Fathers in the Land of the Rising Sun.
April 25, 2025
Burditt takes Canadian Bandmaster role
Andrew Burditt has been appointed the new Bandmaster of The Canadian Staff Band of The Salvation Army
April 25, 2025
the cooperation band to showcase transitions ahead of Stavanger challenge
The Scottish representatives in Stavanger will give an open preview of the set-work and their own-choice selection ahead of their 16th European Championship appearance.
April 25, 2025
A Grand Day Out for bands
Another fantastic collaboration opens the door for bands to entertainment with Wallace and Gromit
April 24, 2025
Willebroek to showcase muscial transitions
The Belgian champion will give its supporters a sneak preview of its Stavanger preparations.
April 24, 2025
All Scottish smiles in Strathallan
The youngsters and staff on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course certainly enjoyed themselves.
April 24, 2025
BrookWright Music: 'Mid all the traffic (Traditional arr. Andy Wareham)
An inventive new arrangement of a classic work to add to any concert programme
April 24, 2025
