2010 brings a small format change for the Ohio Brass Arts Festival (OBAF) composition contest.

National Champion to open the doors ahead of its Bradford challenge.

The Times newspaper has featured brass bands in a positive light in their Friday edition - with a spotlight on Carlton Main Frickley amongst others.

4BR speaks to Tom Davoren as he announces landmark Welsh New Brass Festival.

Jon Griffin will lead Marshfield Band at the West of England Regional Championships in Torquay.

Richard Wilton will be leading the flock from Shepherd Group Brass at the Areas.

1st Old Boys provide the prizewinning entertainment at Fivemiletown.

The death has been annoucned of the Cornish composer and musican Monty Pearce.

Co-operative Funeralcare and friends will be opening the doors for an open rehearsal ahead of its Scottish Area challenge.

Derwent Brass has recently said its farewells to a great bandsman