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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
Emerging musicians gain fellowship at Royal Liverpool Phil
Four talented young musicians become the latest performers to enjoy the opportunity of being followship musicians with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
October 01, 2025
Bandamonium success in Yorkshire
There are now two Bandamonium hot-spots in the country as the event enjoys a great debut in Yorkshire.
October 01, 2025
Podcast: Fully Scored — Episode 72
Matthew Frost catches up with trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell to find out more about his playing and personal journeys.
October 01, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 15
The latest episode of the brass band podcast with a North Wales musical accent looks back at the Cheltenham National Finals.
October 01, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Lots more brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
October 01, 2025
Death of Duncan Beckley MBE
The death has been announced of Duncan Beckley, a pioneering figure of inspiration within the banding movement.
September 29, 2025
Results: 2025 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
Pemberton Old (Wigan) DW leads the prize winners in a great day of entertainment in Chorley — with section wins for Roberts Bakery, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rivington & Adlington and Driffield Silver.
September 28, 2025
BBE delegates head to Durham
There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.
September 26, 2025
Critics Award for Higgins
The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.
September 26, 2025
Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series
A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.
September 26, 2025
Oldroyd EVO continues to make its mark on performers
The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.
September 26, 2025
Ripon City opens doors to exciting future
The Ripon City Band will be based at a new home for the next century and more...
September 26, 2025
No problem for Houston
25 years of brass band music making is being celebrated by Houston Brass Band in Texas.
September 26, 2025
Foden's Youth ready for new term start
The latest intake of Foden's Youth Band players will meet for the first time in October.
September 26, 2025
Hindmarsh promotes importance of brass band conduit to classical world
Paul Hindmarsh has promoted the importance of the brass band movement as a pipeline of talent in an article in the leading 'Classical World' magazine.
September 25, 2025
Watkins takes further adjudication steps
The Hepworth Band MD, Ryan Watkins is to undertake the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators Development Programme.
September 25, 2025
