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2025 Spring Festival Sees Launch of Listener Wristbands
New Listener wristbands, costing £5, introduced at the 2025 Spring Festival brass band contest.
Jan 4, 20254 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.
Dec 30, 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


RNCM Young Projects for Brass and Percussion Players Aged 8-18
RNCM Young Projects is a series of free workshops for young musicians aged between 8 and 18.
Aug 30, 20242 min read


European Brass Band Championships to Return to London for 50th Anniversary
The European Brass Band Championships are set to return to the UK in 2028
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Tredegar Band to play at 10th Anniversary Screening of 'Pride'
Tredegar to Join Forces with Orchestra and Choir for 'Pride' Anniversary Swansea Arena is set to host a special 10th anniversary...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Cheshire Constabulary and Canning City Brass Band Join Forces for a Free Charity Concert
For one night only the Band & Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary will be joining forces with the Canning City Brass Band from Perth.
May 22, 20242 min read


Masterclass Opportunity with Katrina Marzella for Young Conductors
Details for brass band conducting masterclass with Katrina Marzella hosted by AMP and Brass Bands England.
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Cory Band Announce Details for Side-by-Side Scheme for Young Musicians
Find out more about the 2024 Side-by-Side scheme from the Cory Band and the RWCMD for young brass band musicians.
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Clarus Networks Group and Bathgate Band Partner for NYBBS Programme
Bathgate Band benefit from sponsorship from Clarus Networks Group.
Apr 7, 20242 min read


Elgar International Festival of Brass 2024
Details for the inaugural Elgar International Festival of Brass has been announced.
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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