Much to ponder for bands, audiences and critics alike as the road to Kensington beckons once more...

All the performances from the National Final at the Royal Albert Hall will be audio recorded by World of Brass and made available on wobplay after the results.

The judges that will make the decisions at the 49th Brass in Concert Championships have been announced.

We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45pm. Please contact Sharon Occleshaw, Band Manager, in confidence on 07710 752412 or apply to olneybrassinfo@gmail.com or via www.olneybrass.co.uk. Don't delay, we'd love to hear from you!

Join us on Thursday night for the the 4BR preview of the event and the issues that surround it.

Euphonium virtuoso David Childs will be a headline attraction at The Cumnock Tryst — with the cooperation band and The Wallace Collection also featured.

The first of a new series of 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel' will be broadcast this weekend.

'Ode to the Three Who Hanged' by Franklin Onyeso will provide the centrepiece of 'Rituals and Revelations' at the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival.

The Italian Brass Band provides their Autumn audience with a taste of American icons.

The musical partnership between Kibworth Band and MD Brendan Caddy has come to an end after a positive seven year link.

Tenor Trombone: We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location. If you're interested in joining a welcoming band with a strong community spirit, we'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact our Band Manager Daryl at daryl_rose@hotmail.co.uk You can find us on most Social Media platforms.

A perennial festive favourite to bring to any concert.

The death has been announced of former Yorkshire Imperial Metals cornet and flugel player Carl Bamford.

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is calling on supporters to help raise £18,000 for its 2027 Bursary Fund.

Composer Gavin Higgins has become the proud new President of Tredegar Band.

The Yorkshire Champion has been aided on the road to the National Final by a raft of great local supporters.

The 22nd BrassWind Festival once again showcased the new and original works.

You can sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment Contest — time and time again on NXTOD.

151 years of history has come to an end with the winding up of Rushden Windmill Band.

The atmosphere and emotion of Rossini's final work brought to life for brass band.

The Hathern Band has celebrated its 170th anniversary in fine style.

Six new players have added to the ranks of youth and experience at Dobcross Silver Band over the last few months.

An absolute unrestrained banger to add to a concert programme.

The death has been announced of one of Shipston Band's longest serving members.

Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for: Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you! We rehearse 8.00-10.00 on Wednesday evenings at the Neville Hall, Waltham St Lawrence, RG10 0JJ, next to The Bell. Contact our Secretary Jo Aston on 07963 343728, , fill in the Contact form on the website, or email waltham.band@gmail.com directly

Our non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, seeks: * 1st Horn * 2nd Baritone We rehearse 8.00-10.00 on Wednesday evenings at the Neville Hall, Waltham St Lawrence, RG10 0JJ, next to The Bell. Contact our Secretary Jo Aston on 07963 343728, , fill in the Contact form on the website, or email waltham.band@gmail.com directly

Has the success of the move of the Section 1-4 National Finals signalled the real possibility of the end of the top section contest at the Royal Albert Hall?

You can hear how the competing bands are getting on with their final preparations on Philip Sparke's work ahead of the National Final at the Royal Hall this weekend.

We are looking for an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join our ambitious friendly 1st section band. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom. Good mix of concerts and contests and an overseas trip planned. Contact the band secretary via Carole.pegram@gmail.com for more details

We are looking for an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join our ambitious friendly 1st section band. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom. Good mix of concerts and contests and an overseas trip planned. Contact the band secretary via Carole.pegram@gmail.com for more details

Horbury hit double top to defeat Championship and First Section rivals in Chorley as Golborne, Blackpool Brass and Driffield Silver also secure section victories.

Blidworth Welfare takes the entertainment honours in Darley Dale.

Bathgate claims the honours in Kirkcaldy to head on a journey to the Spring Festival.

Has the success of the move of the Section 1-4 National Finals signalled the real possibility of the end of the top section contest at the Royal Albert Hall?

The five works to test the bands at the 2027 Regional Championships have now been announced.

There is a very limited number of extra tickets that have now been released for Grimethorpe's 'Brassed Off -Live' appearance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday

A new partnership between Sterling Instruments and Tredegar offers joint musical support and development,

How about paying £150 plus £42 a player to take part in an event?

Friary Brass welcomes a musical coalition to the ranks...

The experienced Davie Frame has become the new resident conductor at Dunfermline City Brass.

Leamington Music is raising funds to provide an ambulance to support Ukrainian forces, with its well known chairperson leading the drive.

There has been a great early response from youth bands and ensembles wishing to be a part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.

Jacklin Bingham will lead the first ever National Children's Band of Northern Ireland — with applications now open to become a founder member.

The 350th edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published.

Tabby Kerwin and Philip Harper will host interactive seminars as guests of the Brass Band Conductors' Association in October and November.

This year's BBC Proms was enjoyed by over 10.2 million listeners on different broadcast platforms.

The death has been announced of one of Scotland's most popular brass band musicians.

You can sit back and enjoy plenty of great brass band entertainment this weekend.

A rhapsody of some of the most famous and popular carols — and an ideal early Christmas present for a band with a busy festive schedule.

Cory MD Philip Harper will be the adjudicator at the 101st Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle next year.