The Texas Brass Festival is gearing up for its 3rd annual event, bringing together brass musicians from across the region for a weekend of music, competition, and celebration. This year promises to be even more exciting with a fresh format, a stunning new venue, and a lineup of renowned adjudicators and...read more
Brass bands are being invited to participate in this year’s City of Perth Salute parade of brass, pipe and military bands in this fantastic free family event on Saturday 28 June. The parade will set off at noon from the Thimblerow Car Park on Paul Street and make its 30-minute journey...read more
Wantage Mayor Councillor Dr Angela Dunford recently opened a new exhibit at the Vale & Downland Museum celebrating the history of the Wantage Silver Band and its connection to the local community. The display features photos and videos from the band's archives as well as memorabilia and up to date information...read more
The online application form for the National Youth Brasss Band of Scotland (NYBBS) Easter course at Strathallan School in Perthshire is now available.
The four-day course, from 8 to 11 April, is open to members of the NYBBS Senior/Reserve band to come together prior to the summer course.
The form can...read more
Brass Bands England has opened registration for two of its annual, nationwide events. The events are open to all brass bands, regardless of if they are members of BBE, and participation is free to all. The second national Brass Band Week will take place 5 - 13 July 2025. Any...read more
On Friday 18th April the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is throwing open its doors to invite any young person aged 12 to 18 who plays a brass band instrument or percussion to spend a day with The NYBBGB during its Easter residential course at Pangbourne College, Pangbourne Road,...read more
As brass bands across the UK came together last weekend to compete in the 2025 regional contests, players were also celebrating International Women’s Day, the campaign theme of which this year is 'Accelerate Action for Gender Equality’. Sadly, there is an entire generation of women who had to fight to...read more