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The Brass in Concert Championships, working in partnership with World of Brass and sponsors: Yamaha and Banks Group, will return on Saturday 14th November 2026 at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

Record-Breaking Contest Set for King Edward's School The countdown is on to the 2026 Youth Championships on Saturday 28th March 2026 and it's set to be the biggest yet. Forty-two Band Line-up The 2026 Youth Championships is set to host a record-breaking 42 youth bands competing across four sections. So, if you're looking to grab a ticket, now is the time! Audiences can look forward to: The return of the Besson Prodige Showcase Section (non-competitive) The introduction of a b

The National Youth Brass Band of Great of Britain (NYBBGB) has announced its Alumni Reunion 2026, inviting former members and staff to reconnect with the organisation this April.

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) has announced its Open Day 2026, which will take place on Friday 10th April 2026. The event will offer young brass and percussion players a unique, fully immersive experience with one of the UK's leading youth ensembles.

Join the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain for two unforgettable evenings of world-class music-making from over 90 of the UK's most talented young brass and percussion players.

On Thursday 26th and Friday 27th March, the Rainford Band are set to host a stage and screen concert with a twist!

Brass Bands England's Fundraising Service have announced that a popular event in the banding calendar, Bandamonium, has secured Arts Council england funding.

The organisers of the 2026 Unibrass Contest, which will be held at the ICC Wales on Saturday 14th February 2026, have announced the team of adjudicators who are set to judge the performances of the 23 competing bands.

The UniBrass Foundation has announced that tickets have been released for its 2026 Unibrass Contest and Gala Concert.

The RNCM International Brass Band Festival is one of the best events in the brass banding calendar. Showcasing the best music the brass band community has to offer played by some of the best brass bands out there and a chance to watch the future of brass banding make their mark - it's honestly a highlight of my year.

The UniBrass Foundation has officially announced that the UniBrass 2026 contest will take place on Saturday 14th February 2026 at the ICC Wales in Newport – a world-class, fully accessible venue that promises a spectacular day of student brass band performances. The International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales offers excellent acoustics, state-of-the-art performance spaces, and plenty of room for bands and audiences to relax, rehearse, and socialise. It’s the perfect backdrop

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) has officially launched the 2025 Young Conductors Competition 2025, defined as 'a career-changing opportunity for aspiring conductors aged 20-30."

Brass Bands England (BBE) have announced four new opportunities to join the team, across a range of experience levels and all heritage-based roles.

Explore the Three Test Pieces Set to Test the Bands at the 2026 Spring Festival The Mortimer family have confirmed the line-up of...

The Brass Band Conference hosted by Brass Bands England is set to go ahead on Saturday 27th September at Redhills, Durham, with this year's theme focussing on the next generation and the future of brass banding.

Applications Open for Foden's Youth Band 2025/26 Term If you're a young person or know a young person who's looking for a great...

Brass Bands England (BBE) has launched a new resource to help bands navigate the complicated area of copyright.

The organisers of the Brass in Concert Championships have announced important changes to the governance of the world's leading entertainment contest.

Brass Bands England is recruiting adjudicators for the 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain - the UK's leading youth brass band event.

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has announced the appointment of eight distinguished musicians and educators, who will join its teaching staff from September, ahead of the 2025/2026 academic year.