A marathon campaign to save and rejuvenate a historic Yorkshire bands stand is reaching its final triumphant few bards.

A global campaign has been launched to raise 40,000 Euros to help preserve the funeral tomb of Adolphe Sax, the Belgian inventor of the saxophone and the pioneering entrepreneurial force behind the ...

There are plenty of Easter musical treats to enjoy from a variety of composers from BrookWright Music. BrookWright Music has an extensive selection of music that celebrates Easter as well as enriching ...

Although there is a small overall decrease in competing numbers for the 2026 Midlands Regional Championships, 69 bands will still take to the stage at Bedworth Civic Hall on the weekend of 7th & 8th ...

There will be two full days of competitive and non-competitive music making at the 2026 Scottish Championship in Perth.

A new book written by Prof Trevor Herbert and aimed at general readers interested in an overall analysis and insight into the brass band movement in the UK and beyond, is to be published in July.

There is a small increase in competitive numbers this year with the welcome return of Driffield Silver, Marske and Easingwold Town, whilst there is a debut appearance in the North of England box for ...

Iwan and Chris look forward to the 2026 Regional Championships - the issues, music and tips for victory, as well as provide their views on new CD releases, book, LPs, concerts and events to go ...

The works to be used at the 2026 Dutch National Championships are being revealed over coming weeks - starting with the First ...

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Wantage MD Chris King used all his considerable experience in balancing what adjudicator Dr Tom Davoren said were the type of ...

The National Youth Brass Band of Belgium and it even younger sibling continues to be inspired for the future. The next generation of Belgian brass band playing talent recently got together in the town ...