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An Interview with Besson Horizons NYBBGB Representative: Matthew Hurst 2026 marks the third year of the Besson Horizons programme, in partnership with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) and National Jugend Brass Band (NJBB) of Switzerland. This programme aims to connect talented, young musicians from the UK and Switzerland and offer them the opportunity to develop their playing, experience new places and make new friends. This year's representatives from

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.

Highlights from the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival Once again, David Thornton and the RNCM team created an incredible showcase of the best our musical movement has to offer. Over the course of the weekend, we were treated to outstanding performances from some of the world’s top bands, innovative musical premieres, impressive introductions to the brass band superstars of tomorrow and the legendary music of the festival’s celebrated composer and one of this author’