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It is an epic work for brass band with plenty to test, but most importantly it is an utterly outstanding piece of music full of visceral emo

Explore the test pieces chosen for this year's national finals.

The Pemberton Band 2024 solo competition is set to be a fantastic opportunity for brass players of all ages.

A Day of Ducks, Sheep, Penguins, a Pterodactyl and Accidental Manifestations How on earth are we into the swing of Regional Brass Band...

Red Admiral are launching a brand new entertainment contest on Sunday 29th September 2024.

BBCA Announce Details for 2024 Competition The Brass Band Conductors' Association has announced the details of its 2024 Conducting...

As a member of one of the 12 bands looking to crack the ‘Enigma’ code in Blackpool at the North West Regionals, I thought I would embark on

Youth Fest aims to celebrate the sheer joy of participating in performing music by providing an exciting performing experience in an inclusi

The North West Regional Brass Band Championships announced the details for this year's contest, which will see 77 bands from across the Nort

With Eurovision and the 101st British Open Spring Festival Brass Band Contest - it was a fine weekend of music!

How one John Williams' Olympic anthem helped me to find my spark preparing for one of the biggest brass band contests of the year.

What is WMC Kerkrade? Let's find out about this incredible music festival together!

Butlin's Brass Band Festival is a contest unlike any other. Here is what a weekend looks like in GIFs!

Blackburn and Darwen Hymn and March Contest marked the return to the contest stage for me and what an incredible day it was!

I think that I can safely say I’ve never previously sat and watched a brass competition, sipping a Long Island Iced Tea.

Move over Lady Whistledown, these are Lady Blowhorn's Banding Papers!

We are at our most powerful when we feel like ourselves, so picking songs that fit our personality and who we are can really ground us.

At the present time it can be easy for us to get stuck in a pessimistic, gloomy rut- cheers Covid-19! We’re not at band. We can’t go to...

I genuinely can’t believe that the North West Regional Contest is over for another year. I’m glad to be moving on to ANY piece that isn’t...

I’ve never regretted leaving uni. It was jut one of those things that wasn’t for me. However…I so wish I’d had the opportunity to take...