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Grimethorpe set for Pudsey Valentine's appearance

The unique brand of Grimethorpe brass band entertainment will be heard in Pudsey on Valentine's Day.

February 09, 2026


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.

February 09, 2026


radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great music at a new time from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges over the next two weeks.

February 09, 2026


eikanger

Report & Results: 2026 Norwegian National Championships

Eikanger Bjorsvik reclaims the Norwegian National title in Bergen as section victories go to Rong Brass, Agder Brass, Evanger Musikklag, Skeie Brass and Langhus Brass.

February 07, 2026


Norwegian Championships

Final musical touches being put in their Bergen place

80 will be putting their own-choice and set-work pieces under final scrutiny ahead of the Norwegian National Championships this weekend.

February 04, 2026


Jamie Smith

Smith looking forward to Japanese tour

Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet Jamie Smith will head to Japan for a performance tour this Easter.

February 04, 2026


East Midlands

New march and hymn contest to fill gap in East Midlands

A brand new event will take on 13th June at the Braybrooke Brewery and Taproom, North Northamptonshire.

February 04, 2026


gLYN AND hLEN

Busy January enjoyment for Williams duo

Glyn and Helen Williams have enjoyed a busy start to 2026.

February 04, 2026


John Packer

Join the John Packer team

The leading specialist brass and woodwind retailers, is looking to recruit new members to join its growing team.

February 04, 2026


Welsh Open

Welsh Open confirms 14 band cross border line-up

The 2026 Welsh banding season will open with a great cross border entertainment battle at Newport's Riverfront Theatre.

February 04, 2026


NWBBA

New venue for NWBBA contest

One of the most popular contests in the North Werst finds a new home as entries are requested for the High Peak Contest.

February 04, 2026


Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...

February 04, 2026


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.

February 04, 2026


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.

February 04, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.

February 04, 2026


Fodens

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay

Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.

February 03, 2026


Eiamjer

Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions

A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.

February 03, 2026


Jimmy Leggat

Cross border accolades for Leggat

The popular KNDS Fairey bandsman Jimmy Leggat takes a final official bow on a very special weekend of musical celebration with friends.

February 03, 2026


New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.

February 02, 2026


4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...

February 01, 2026


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society

February 01, 2026


UniBrass Championships

UniBrass Championships countdown now on

There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.

February 01, 2026


North of England

Judges confirmed for North of England Regional Championships

The adjudication teams for the North of England Regional Championships have been announced.

February 01, 2026


Linz

2026 European Championships set-works announced

A quartet of works by Austrian composers will be heard as the test-pieces in Linz.

January 31, 2026


Vary

Voice of Trumpet awarded Leonard Bernstein accolade

French trumpet soloist Lucienne Renaudin Vary claims one of the most prestigious solo performer awards

January 31, 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.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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