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Withington to Lead Conductor Summer School in June 2025
Allan Withington is set to bring his To Beat or Not to Beat Summer School to the UK.
Feb 113 min read


National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Hiring for New Director Vacancy
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is now seeking expressions of interest for the role of Director of Artistic Planning.
Feb 91 min read

Adjudicators announced for National Youth Brass Band Championships 2025
Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced the panel of adjudicators for the 2025 Youth Champs, taking place on 29th March 2025.
Feb 32 min read

Brass Bands England Wins Prestigious Editor's Award
Brass Bands England have been honoured with this year's Music Teach Magazine Editor's Award at the Music and Drama Education Awards 2025.
Feb 22 min read

Brass Bands England Award Nominations Now Open
Brass Bands England Awards: Recognising Excellence in Brass Banding The Brass Bands England (BBE) Awards celebrate individuals and...
Feb 21 min read

The Cooperation Band Announce Details for Beatson Cancer Clinic Charity Concert
On Saturday 15th February, The Cooperation Band are hosting a concert that celebrates life, music and the resilience of the human spirit.
Feb 21 min read


Pemberton Band Announce 2025 Solo Contest
Pemberton Brass Band have announced the details for the 2025 annual solo contest.
Jan 141 min read


Brighouse and Rastrick Band Form New Creative and Artistic Team
Brighouse and Rastrick Band announce new Creative and Arts team.
Jan 131 min read

2025 Spring Festival Sees Launch of Listener Wristbands
New Listener wristbands, costing £5, introduced at the 2025 Spring Festival brass band contest.
Jan 44 min read

Major Brass Band Dates For Your Diary in 2025
Here’s all the major key dates for 2025’s biggest brass band events.Â
Dec 29, 20246 min read

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival Tickets and Programmes Announced
Details on tickets and programmes for 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Nov 22, 20243 min read

Cory Band Brings the Wild West to Birmingham
Experience the Cory Band's Magnificent Seven themed concert set at Birmingham Town Hall.
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Helen Minshall Wins Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Award
Lancashire-based Music Teacher Helen Minshall wins prestigious Classic FM Music Teacher Award
Sep 24, 20241 min read


UniBrass Launches 2025 Composition Competition
All the details of the 2025 Unibrass Composition Competition.
Sep 22, 20241 min read


Brass in Concert 2024 Adjudicators Announced
Brass in Concert have announced the line up for the 2024 championships.
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Cory Band Launches First Solo & Ensemble Competition
The Cory Band have announced details for their inaugural solo contest in October 2024.
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Vote for Bratton Brass Roots in Classic FM Awards
Wiltshire-based Bratton Silver Band’s fantastic initiative, Bratton Brass Roots, has been shortlisted for a Classic FM award.
Sep 6, 20243 min read

Open Call For Adjudicators at the 2025 National Youth Brass Band Championships
BBE announces open call for adjudicators for the 2025 National Youth Brass Band Championships.
Sep 1, 20242 min read

British Trombone Festival 2024 Details Announced
Information about the 2024 British Trombone Festival
Sep 1, 20242 min read


British Open Organisers Announce Major Rule Changes and Spring Festival Test Pieces
The brass band world reacts to the recent announcements from the British Open and Spring Festival contests.
Sep 1, 20246 min read
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