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Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

September 23, 2025


Easher

Easher marches forward with extra score draws

A package of major brass band scores will enable Easher Austin continue his compositional studies and development.

September 22, 2025


Philip Jones

Entries now open for Philip Jones Ensemble competition

Entries are now being sought for the prestigious brass quintet competition.

September 22, 2025


That's not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 7

The Brighouse & Rastrick duo of Tom Smith and Chris Robertson are back to chat about what they have been up to recently. Wonder what that could be about then?

September 22, 2025


Red Admiral

Red Admiral draws released

There will be a full day of brass band entertainment to enjoy in Chorley this weekend.

September 22, 2025


French National Championships

French to explore No Man's Land for National challenge

Thierry Deleruyelle's 'No Man's Land' will test the elite contenders at the 2026 French National Championships.

September 22, 2025


banner

Bursary award boosts Banner's baton work

The support of a bursary award funded by the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association has helped a talented percussionist enjoy their NYBBGB experience even more.

September 22, 2025


Lucy Cutt

Cutt returns for Brighouse double assault

Lucy Cutt will return on flugel horn for Brighouse & Rastrick Band as they look to make it an Open/National double at the Royal Albert Hall.

September 22, 2025


Flookburgh

Death of Mitchell Rowlandson

The death has been announced of the popular Flookburgh bandsman, Mitchell Rowlandson

September 22, 2025


Desford

Loz takes final bow

Lawrence Eccleston decides to hang up his bass after a 50 year career of distinguished playing.

September 22, 2025


Willoughby

Report & Result: 2025 Queensland State Championships

Willoughby City claims a first ever top-flight Queensland State Championship victory with section titles going to Brisbane Brass 2, Cairns Brass Youth Band, Lutwyche Excelsior and Cairns Brass Juniors.

September 22, 2025


Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: September update

Treize Etoiles rise back to No.1, with Brighouse closing in after a second British Open win in four years.

September 21, 2025


Valaisia

Result: 2025 Besson Swiss Open

Valaisia lays down the marker for their Swiss National defence as they retain the Swiss Open title in Luzern.

September 21, 2025


British Open

2026 Spring Festival test-pieces and judges announced

The trio of works and the judges in the Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy have been confirmed by the Mortimer family.

September 20, 2025


NYBBGB

NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday

You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.

September 18, 2025


Future

Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction

The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.

September 18, 2025


cooperation and adams

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.

September 18, 2025


Dutch

Dutch judges announced

The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.

September 18, 2025


Rex Richardson

What links Peter Graham, Rex Richardson, Alfred Hitchcock and Beyonce?

Composer Peter Graham's music has been reaching a truly global audience of late...

September 18, 2025


Red Admiral

Red Admiral judges announced

The panel of adjudicators to be entertained at the forthcoming Red Admiral event in Chorley has been announced.

September 18, 2025


BBE Tour

New BBE guide helps bands plan successful European tours

All the help you need to plan a tour overseas can now be found through Brass Bands England.

September 18, 2025


Joe Heartfield

Heartfield takes trom role at British Open Champions

Joe Heartfield takes the second trombone seat at Brighouse & Rastrick Band.

September 18, 2025


Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.

September 17, 2025


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.

September 17, 2025


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.

September 17, 2025


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Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 9 • The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 9 • Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 9 • Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 9 • The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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