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Eikanger continues investment in youth development
The Norwegian National Champion has just held its 28th Feriespel Summer Course.
August 10, 2026
New sop lead at ISB
Oliver Ridley has become the new soprano player of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.
August 10, 2026
Trivergence set for Albert Hall appearance
Trombone stars Peter Moore, Mark Nightingale and Andy Wood plus friends will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall National Final in October.
August 08, 2026
Barringer delight at IBBSS success
A week of hard work, great music making and friendship in Swansea was a fitting celebration of the leading course's ethos.
August 08, 2026
Vause takes baton at Pilling Silver
Mark Vause is the new MD of Pilling Silver Band as he returns to the North West.
August 08, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The duo discuss the benefits of an infusion of classical music in the banding veins in rehearsals and concerts.
August 08, 2026
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 24
The latest episode of chat and opinion is now out...
August 08, 2026
Support boosts new Wobplay tenure
Nicki Tonge and Adam Goldsmith grateful for the continued support of global subscribers as World of Sound, World of Brass and wobplay look towards future.
August 06, 2026
Orbital gets Welsh Youth launch
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will include Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in their ambitious summer course concerts repertoire.
August 06, 2026
Entries open for UniBrass Composition Competition
The 2027 UniBrass Foundation's Composition Competition is now open — with an Oxford feel theme.
August 06, 2026
Orbital set for publishing take-off
The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.
August 05, 2026
BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert
Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.
August 05, 2026
Busy Fairlop help make brass on the grass pay
Fairlop Brass has been busy providing entertainment for good causes and great people.
August 05, 2026
Don't be late to get prepared
Doodles Mouthpiece replating services is reminding players to get that essential summer refurbishment done in time for the start of the second half of the contesting year.
August 05, 2026
Festival tribute to Wallace
The musical legacy of John Wallace CBE will be marked by the cooperation band and a host of leading Scottish ensembles as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
August 05, 2026
Tredegar welcomes Norman return
Will Norman returns to the flugel horn seat at Tredegar Band.
August 05, 2026
New flugel adds to Cory summer signings
Cerys Nicholson completes a hat-trick of signings at Welsh champion.
August 05, 2026
Social media boost for York Nationals
Ellie Watson will be on hand in York to help boost the social media profile of the competing bands and the event as a whole.
August 05, 2026
Baker steps down from Marsden role
Leigh Baker has stepped down from the MD role at Marsden Silver Prize Band as he looks to maintain busy musical balances.
August 05, 2026
Principals in place for National Youth Band
The principal players have been placed in their leadership roles on the current National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.
August 04, 2026
Fulham look towards York
Fulham Band has been working with David Barringer and a host of tutors to prepare them for their York National Final appearance.
August 04, 2026
Bartlett claims Mortimer Solo Award
Tuba player Jake Bartlett has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition on this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.
August 04, 2026
Wessex success on emerald anniversary
The 55th anniversary Wessex Band Summer School has been hailed as a fantastic week of music making.
August 04, 2026
Porthouse enjoys NZ return
Ian Porthouse is currently enjoying his return to New Zealand where he has been working with the Southern Youth Band.
August 04, 2026
Manger confirm conductor line-up
Manger Musikklag has confirmed its conducting team for the forthcoming season with Prof David King and Kjetil Djonne.
August 04, 2026
