Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships Brass Band Willebroek retains their Belgian title to book their berth in Stavanger, as section awards go to Brassband Bacchus, Brassband Panta Rhei, ...

Own choice victories for Unite the Union, Dobcross Silver, Littleborough Brass and St. John's (Mossley) as Kidlington book ...

Black Dyke Band has announced the appointment of the experienced Philip Varley on solo cornet. Having started his musical ...

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The fourth commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's major composition has been given by Tredegar in West Sussex.

The renowned percussion soloist and a major new work from Martin Ellerby will feature in the 2027 Easter Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain - so book your tickets now.

Labour MP John McDonnell has written of the need for the Department of Education to reconsider its decision to end Brass Bands England BOPA provision in April next year.

The Mortimer family, the owners and organisers of the British Open Spring Festival Championship have announced that following their request for feedback on the 104th event held in Birmingham earlier ...

The Pontypridd Brass Band Festival is looking for a new work based on one of the nation's great musical traditions.

Tim Casey, a long-time supporter based in the Kent Weald has become the first Honorary Vice-President of Tredegar Town Band. He has been a familiar figure at concerts and contests for many years after ...