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Brass Bands England (BBE) has shared that the Department for Education (DfE) has officially renewed the BBE-held Body of Persons Approval...

Brass Band England Awards shortlist has been announced.

The Brass Band Conductor's Association has announced its ten outstanding semi-finalists that have been selected for the 2025 BBCA Conducting Competition - the organisations premier annual event.

Brass Bands England have announced the appointment of their new Safeguarding Manager, Neil Roberts, who will be delivering the next round...

Blackpool Winter Gardens Ready to Host Sixty Bands at its Last Spring Festival The stage is set for the 103rd British Open Spring...

New Chapter for 2026 Spring Festival in Birmingham The British Open Spring Festival is officially on the move. From 2026, the iconic...

The much-loved Brass in Concert Championships are back for 2025 – and they’re bringing another top-tier line-up to The Glasshouse...

Allan Withington is set to bring his To Beat or Not to Beat Summer School to the UK.

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is now seeking expressions of interest for the role of Director of Artistic Planning.

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced the panel of adjudicators for the 2025 Youth Champs, taking place on 29th March 2025.

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

Brass Bands England Awards: Recognising Excellence in Brass Banding The Brass Bands England (BBE) Awards celebrate individuals and...

On Saturday 15th February, The Cooperation Band are hosting a concert that celebrates life, music and the resilience of the human spirit.

Pemberton Brass Band have announced the details for the 2025 annual solo contest.

Brighouse and Rastrick Band announce new Creative and Arts team.

New Listener wristbands, costing £5, introduced at the 2025 Spring Festival brass band contest.

Here’s all the major key dates for 2025’s biggest brass band events. 

Details on tickets and programmes for 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

Experience the Cory Band's Magnificent Seven themed concert set at Birmingham Town Hall.

Lancashire-based Music Teacher Helen Minshall wins prestigious Classic FM Music Teacher Award