Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing ...

The imaginary décor of the Spanish Hall provided the ideal backdrop for the 19 bands tackling the fantastical musical narrative of Philip Harper's take on Jules Verne's sci-fi adventure story, ...

There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year - but ...

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The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.

Are we really combating the decline of our competing numbers with the small sustainability changes and choices that are being ...

The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.

Brass Band Willebroek, Flowers, Foden's and David Childs headline the musical attractions for a day of the very best brass band music making in June.

A trio of talented young players from 1st Old Boys Band will be making their mark with different representative ensembles later this year.

A clear winner for us in Foden's — classy and refined on a piece that cried out for just those virtues. Who joins them in Kensington Gore come October though — that isn't as clear. It's a real scrap ...