Band registration is now open for the 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs), the UK’s flagship event for young brass musicians. Taking place on Saturday 28 March 2026 at King Edward’s School, Birmingham, the day is open to youth bands of all levels, from first-time...read more
After nearly three years at the helm of The Kirkintilloch Band, musical director Hedley Benson has announced his departure. Hedley has enjoyed a very fruitful and creative time with the band and has celebrated many contest successes which have seen Kirkie return to the Championship section as well as consecutive wins...read more
Players from the National Champion Flowers Band will lead a Youth Brass Workshop for brass and percussion players on Sunday 2nd November. The event is hosted and organised by Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association. All young brass and percussion players of Grade 4 standard and above are encouraged to...read more
The adjudicators for the forthcoming 2025 Dutch National Championships in Utrecht have been announced. Dr Robert Childs, Katrina Marzella-Wheeler and Jan van der Roost adjudicate the Championship and First Sections competitions, delivering verdicts on performances of ‘Rococo Variations’ and Connotations’ respectively. Meanwhile Stephanie Binns, Ido Gerard Kempenaar and Andrea...read more
Saturday 20 September 2025
