Discover the musical journey of Stephen Roberts, a renowned British composer, arranger, and conductor. Explore Stephen Roberts' iconic brass band works.

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25.08.2025

British Open Brass Band Championships 2025: Preview

Get ready for the 2025 British Open! Discover insights, predictions, and all you need to know about the British Open Brass Band Championships.

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25.08.2025

The Banding Bride: A Very Brassy Wedding

Explore how brass bands made this brass musician's wedding unforgettable.

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25.08.2025

RNCM Welcomes Renowned Tutors in Wind Brass, Vocal Studies and Popular Music

Discover the latest appointments at RNCM as renowned tutors join the Wind Brass, Vocal Studies, and Popular Music departments.

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25.08.2025

Brass in Concert Ticket Information and Adjudicator Announcement

With just over three months left until Brass in Concert returns to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on the 15th and 16th of November, Brass Bands England have announced the panel of adjudicators who will have the job of deciding who comes out on top!

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04.07.2025

BBE Announce New Safeguarding Measures for Performances Involving Children

New safeguarding policies announced by Brass Bands England for performances involving children

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17.06.2025

Shortlist for 2025 BBE Awards Announced

Brass Band England Award shortlist

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04.06.2025

BBCA Conducting Competition 2025 Semi-Finalists Announced

The Brass Band Conductor's Association has announced its ten outstanding semi-finalists that have been selected for the 2025 BBCA Conducting Competition - the organisations premier annual event.

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04.06.2025

BBE Announces BandSafe Dates with New Safeguarding Manager

Discover BandSafe training with Brass Bands England's new Safeguarding Manager. Ensure your band's safety with BandSafe's essential resources.

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04.06.2025

Flying High: All-Star Brass Band Raises Over £2600 for North West Air Ambulance

Some of the brass band world's finest musicians united in a concert organised by Keith Muggeridge to raise money for the North West Air Ambulance.

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04.06.2025

Brass Band Tracks of My Years | Part 2 - Coming of Age

Join me on a nostalgic journey in Brass Band Tracks of My Years Part 2. Discover the pivotal moments and adventures with brass bands.

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09.05.2025

Sixty-Band Showdown at the 2025 Spring Festival

All the details of the 2025 British Open Spring Festival Brass Band contest.

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07.05.2025

Spring Festival to Move to Birmingham in 2026

All of the details about the Spring Festival Brass Band Contest moving to Birmingham in 2026.

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03.05.2025

How to Practise When You Don't Have Much Time

How to plan practice sessions for brass band musicians.

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02.05.2025

Brass in Concert Line-up and Details Announced

All of the details of Brass in Concert 2025 at The Glasshouse.

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08.03.2025

The Women Who Made Me the Bander I Am Today

Celebrating women in brass bands on International Women's Day.

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19.02.2025

Test Piece Preview: Diversions by Derek Bourgeois

Explore the musical challenge for brass band that is Diversions by Derek Bourgeois.

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19.02.2025

Review | Cory Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

A powerhouse performance from the Cory Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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19.02.2025

Review | Black Dyke Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

A review of Black Dyke Band's mesmerizing performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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19.02.2025

Review | RNCM Brass Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Experience the RNCM Brass Band's thrilling performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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19.02.2025

Review | Brighouse and Rastrick Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Experience the Brighouse and Rastrick Band's breathtaking performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival. Discover why Brighouse and Rastrick Band's finale was a festival highlight.

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19.02.2025

Introduction, Elegy and Caprice by Morley Calvert

Dive into Morley Calvert's 'Introduction, Elegy and Caprice' for brass band. Discover its contrasting movements and rhythmic challenges by Morley Calvert.

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19.02.2025

National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Seeks New Director

Explore the exciting opportunity with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain! Apply now for the Director role and shape the future of brass music.

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19.02.2025

Withington to Lead Conductor Summer School in June 2025

Allan Withington bringing his residential conducting course, To Beat or Not to Beat, to the UK.

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03.02.2025

My Top 10 Brass Band Pieces of the Month: January

From original pieces to arrangements and solos, here are the pieces I have enjoyed during January.

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03.02.2025

The Cooperation Band Announce Details for Beatson Cancer Clinic Charity Concert

The Cooperation Band have announced details for a concert featuring transcriptions from John Wallace in support of Beatson Cancer Clinic.

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03.02.2025

Review: Tredegar Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

A reveiw of the exhilirating performance from the Tredegar Band at the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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03.02.2025

Brass Bands England Wins Prestigious Editor's Award

Discover how Brass Bands England achieved the prestigious Editor's Award at the Music and Drama Education Awards 2025.

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03.02.2025

Brass Bands England Awards Nominations Now Open

Find out the new changes to Brass Bands England's awards and how to submit your nominations.

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03.02.2025

Adjudicators announced for National Youth Brass Band Championships 2025

Discover the esteemed adjudicators for the National Youth Brass Band Championships 2025.

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01.02.2025

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.

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31.01.2025

Review|Athena Brass Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

A review of the inspiring performance of Athena Brass Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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30.01.2025

Review: Foden’s Band at the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Delve into the captivating performance of Foden's Band at the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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23.01.2025

Composer Spotlight | Edward Gregson

Discover the musical brilliance of Edward Gregson in our Composer Spotlight. Dive into the world of Edward Gregson's iconic brass band compositions.

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23.01.2025

Top 5 Things I'm Looking Forward to at the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Here are the top 5 things I'm looking forward to at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

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22.01.2025

New Brass Band Archive Exhibition at National Coal Mining Museum

New Exhibit Highlights Link Between Brass Bands and Coal Mining HistoryVisitors to the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield can now explore a unique collection from the Brass Band Archive which showcases the entwined history between the mining industry and brass bands.Celebrating the Brass Band's Coal Mining HeritageLocated on the site of a former colliery, the National Coal Mining Museum is known for its extensive permanent collection that explores the rich history of coal mining through a

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15.01.2025

Pemberton Band Announce Details for 2025 Solo Contest

The details of the Pemberton Brass Band annual solo contest adjudicated by Sheona White.

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14.01.2025

Brighouse and Rastrick Band Form New Creative and Artistic Team

Brighouse and Rastrick Band forming their new Creative and Arts Team with Professor David King, Dr David Thornton and Ian McElligott.

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Brass in Concert and BBE Strengthen Partnership 2025

Youth Champs 2026: Apply to Be an Adjudicator Today

Composer Spotlight: Stephen Roberts

British Open Brass Band Championships 2025: Preview

The Banding Bride: A Very Brassy Wedding

RNCM Welcomes Renowned Tutors in Wind Brass, Vocal Studies and Popular Music

Brass in Concert Ticket Information and Adjudicator Announcement

BBE Announce New Safeguarding Measures for Performances Involving Children

Shortlist for 2025 BBE Awards Announced

BBCA Conducting Competition 2025 Semi-Finalists Announced

BBE Announces BandSafe Dates with New Safeguarding Manager

Flying High: All-Star Brass Band Raises Over £2600 for North West Air Ambulance

Brass Band Tracks of My Years | Part 2 - Coming of Age

Sixty-Band Showdown at the 2025 Spring Festival

Spring Festival to Move to Birmingham in 2026

How to Practise When You Don't Have Much Time

Brass in Concert Line-up and Details Announced

The Women Who Made Me the Bander I Am Today

Test Piece Preview: Diversions by Derek Bourgeois

Review | Cory Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Review | Black Dyke Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Review | RNCM Brass Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Review | Brighouse and Rastrick Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Introduction, Elegy and Caprice by Morley Calvert

National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Seeks New Director

Withington to Lead Conductor Summer School in June 2025

My Top 10 Brass Band Pieces of the Month: January

The Cooperation Band Announce Details for Beatson Cancer Clinic Charity Concert

Review: Tredegar Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Brass Bands England Wins Prestigious Editor's Award

Brass Bands England Awards Nominations Now Open

Adjudicators announced for National Youth Brass Band Championships 2025

Review | JRNCM and Macclesfield Youth Bands at RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Review|Athena Brass Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Review: Foden’s Band at the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Composer Spotlight | Edward Gregson

Top 5 Things I'm Looking Forward to at the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

New Brass Band Archive Exhibition at National Coal Mining Museum

Pemberton Band Announce Details for 2025 Solo Contest

Brighouse and Rastrick Band Form New Creative and Artistic Team

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