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RNCM International Brass Band Festival Line Up and Programmes 2026
The RNCM International Brass Band Festival is one of the best events in the brass banding calendar. Showcasing the best music the brass band community has to offer played by some of the best brass bands out there and a chance to watch the future of brass banding make their mark - it's honestly a highlight of my year.
Dec 17, 20254 min read
Review | Brighouse and Rastrick Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
As far as finales go, you couldn't get much better than Brighouse and Rastrick's performance, led by guest conductor David Bremner.
Feb 9, 20255 min read
Review | Cory Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
The Cory Band’s performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival showcased their powerhouse sound and versatility.
Feb 8, 20254 min read
Review | RNCM Brass Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
The RNCM Brass Band opened up the last day of the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in style with an exciting programme.
Feb 6, 20253 min read
Review | Black Dyke Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Black Dyke Band’s performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival was a journey of epic proportions.
Feb 5, 20256 min read
Review: Tredegar Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Under the baton of Ian Porthouse, Tredegar Band’s offering to the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival was a feast of larger works.
Feb 2, 20254 min read
Review | JRNCM and Macclesfield Youth Bands at RNCM International Brass Band Festival
The RNCM International Brass Band Festival offered the opportunity to watch the bright young stars.
Jan 31, 20256 min read
Review|Athena Brass Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
To have watched Athena Brass Band, America’s first all-female brass band, as a youngster would have blown my mind.
Jan 30, 20257 min read
Review: Foden’s Band at the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Foden’s Band’s performance featured one world premiere, a UK premiere, a forgotten classic and a legendary masterpiece.
Jan 29, 20259 min read
Goodbye 2024 - Brass Band Highlights
A look back on 2024 and all the brass band highlights that shaped it.
Dec 31, 20246 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 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
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