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Sunday 4 May 2025

Purcell School expands Brass Department

The Purcell School, the UK’s oldest specialist music school, has expanded its brass department and is now welcoming applications from young brass band instrumentalists. This development opens the door for talented cornet, tenor horn, baritone and euphonium players to study at the internationally renowned music school. Situated in Bushey, Hertfordshire,...read more

Monday 21 April 2025

Sydney City wins Australian Championships

The 2025 Australian National Championships sponsored by Yamaha Music Australia, took place in Melbourne over the Easter Weekend at Xavier College and Methodist Ladies College in Kew. Congratulations to Sydney City Brass on becoming the inaugural winners for the new Premier Grade event. Under the direction of Jason Katsikaris...read more

Monday 21 April 2025

Brass and Art to combine for Gaia

Newstead Brass is to mark 'Earth Month' this April with a concert sharing the stage of Mansfield's Palace Theatre with 'Gaia', the breathtaking seven-metre replica of Earth, created by renowned artist Luke Jerram. The artwork allows people to experience a unique perspective of the planet as the artwork revolves slowly....read more

Monday 21 April 2025

Glossop School Band Celebrates Jack Fletcher

A special concert to celebrate the life of Jack ‘Flec’ Fletcher life was held at Glossopdale School, on Sunday, April 13th directed by Garry Cutt and Lt Col Dr Graham Jones MBE. Former members of the Glossop School Band came together for a one-off free concert to celebrate the life of...read more

Monday 21 April 2025

Fanfare for UniBrass

The UniBrass Foundation invites you to Blow Your Own Trumpet, Euphonium, Cornet, or even Kazoo) by joining UniBrass in celebrating Small Charity Week, 23rd–30th June 2025. A spokesperson for the initiative explained, “Whether you're in your living room, on the street, in a concert hall, or online—pick up your instrument...read more

Monday 21 April 2025

Pontypridd Brass Festival

A new festival celebrating the South Wales Valleys’ rich brass band traditions is taking place in multiple locations across Pontypridd town centre this May. Organised by the Pontypridd Brass Band Festival team, in partnership with Pontypridd Town Council, the Pontypridd Brass Band Festival will present a varied programme including a learner...read more

Sunday 20 April 2025

British Open Ticket Sales Announced

Tickets for the 171st British Open Championship to be held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday 6th September will go on sale in May. Tickets for the 2025 contest will first go on sale from 10.00am on Thursday 15th May for those part of the B:Music Loyalty Scheme, and from...read more