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Concert: Black Dyke Band
July 20, 2026
The Queensbury band returned to the Proms to instil memories of greatness past, present and even future.
Product: CD review: Bounce
July 18, 2026
The award winning trombone quartet finds a trio of kindred spirits with creative commissions from composers Dani Howard, Callum Au and Gavin Higgins.
Product: CD review: Holy Forever
July 17, 2026
Birmingham Citadel Band continues to serve its mission with its wide ranging repertoire.
Concert: The Wallace Collection
July 16, 2026
Fun and fine music making on period instruments as the skilled Wallace Collection bring history to life in Orkney.
Concert: the cooperation band
July 5, 2026
For the second time in two days the cooperation band provides entertainment of invention and innovation to an audience in tune with their musical outlook.
Product: CD review: Gothique Fantasy — The music of Andrew Wainwright
July 4, 2026
Andrew Wainwright and Black Dyke provide plenty of scope for engaging musical exploration — from Richmond to Victoria Falls.
Product: LP review: Hammer of the North
June 29, 2026
In 1988 the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain provided a thumping endorsement of its musical ethos.
Concert: the cooperation band & The Wallace Collection
June 27, 2026
An authentic musical monument to Giovanni Gabrieli and John Wallace is brought to spectacular life in Orkney.
Product: CD review: Time Pieces
June 25, 2026
Andrew McMillan adds to the Scottish export drive with a release of refreshing ambition.
Concert: Ibrahim Maalouf
June 22, 2026
The Lebanese trumpet star works an eager audience into his fusion groove.
Product: CD review: Classic
June 21, 2026
Time passes and circumstances change, but the A4 Brass Quartet retains its cohesive singularity of outlook and ambition.
Product: CD review: three voices
June 20, 2026
Bastien Baumet is resolute in maintaining the euphonium's true identity as a major solo instrument.
Concert: Foden's Band
June 15, 2026
Michael Fowles bring a sense of musical consideration to close the Elgar International Festival of Brass.
Concert: Flowers Band
June 14, 2026
The European champion flexed its musical muscles ahead of another major championship assault in Kerkrade.
Concert: David Childs Recital
June 13, 2026
Artistry of unquestionable quality and musical personality from the euphonium virtuoso enthrals in Birmingham — with more to come at the Proms.
Concert: Black Dyke Band
June 12, 2026
The Queensbury band brought heavyweight character in variant forms to its Elgar Festival performance in Birmingham.
Concert: Brass Band Willebroek
June 11, 2026
Frans Violet and his Belgian stars impress once again, even in reduced circumstances.
Concert: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Band
June 10, 2026
A student spark ignited a long but engaging day of music making at the Elgar International Festival of Brass.
Concert: Hepworth & Brassband Burgermusik Luzern
June 4, 2026
Friendship and excellence combine to conclude a memorable Whit Friday connection between Saddleworth and Switzerland.
Product: CD review: The Hall of Healing
May 26, 2026
Japanese percussionist Yasuaki Fukuhara breaks down barriers to provide a totally absorbing display of virtuosity.
