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Led by the ever-charismatic Mark Peacock, the audience were treated to a fantastically curated programme of brass band classics, modern works and outstanding solo contributions.

As far as finales go, you couldn't get much better than Brighouse and Rastrick's performance, led by guest conductor David Bremner.

The Cory Band’s performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival showcased their powerhouse sound and versatility.

The RNCM Brass Band opened up the last day of the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in style with an exciting programme.

Black Dyke Band’s performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival was a journey of epic proportions.

Under the baton of Ian Porthouse, Tredegar Band’s offering to the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival was a feast of larger works.

The RNCM International Brass Band Festival offered the opportunity to watch the bright young stars.

To have watched Athena Brass Band, America’s first all-female brass band, as a youngster would have blown my mind.

Foden’s Band’s performance featured one world premiere, a UK premiere, a forgotten classic and a legendary masterpiece.

Fantastic sounds from the Wingates Band at St John's Church.

A review of the Theatre on the Lake's production of Brassed Off at the Bolton Octagon Theatre, featuring Wingates Band.

To celebrate their 140th anniversary, the Cory Band’s new CD, simply titled: 140, commemorates key milestones in the band’s history with som

Directed by their charismatic and endlessly energetic guest conductor, John Doyle (who set the band an incredibly challenging...

Find out what happens when the worlds of brass bands and drag performance collide in Freckleton Band's Kinky Toots show.

A class performance from the WFEL Fairey Band. I appreciated the programme which introduced me to a lot of music I hadn’t heard before - it’

I’ll do my best to try and articulate with words just how mind-bogglingly incredible Cory’s performance was. 

I had the pleasure and privilege to be invited by Brass Bands England to cover the day’s events on the blog.

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

At the start of this movie, Bolden is credited as being the 'inventor of jazz'. It's true that he was a pioneer of the jazz genre and jazz

The talent and dedication of these youngsters and their musical directors is something to behold.