Serenata recording by Grimethorpe and Jack Stamp featured again on BBC Radio 3's Sunday breakfast show
Serenata recording by Grimethorpe and Jack Stamp featured again on BBC Radio 3's Sunday breakfast show
Connections around the world from New Zealand to Australia, Canada and the USA - and a special performance next year in the Netherlands.
Connections around the world from New Zealand to Australia, Canada and the USA - and a special performance next year in the Netherlands.
'Landscapes' and 'Shadow cast by the sun' from 'Rhythm of Light', recorded by Hepworth Band and conducted by Ryan Watkins, will be broadcast on Radio 3 Sunday 29 June. 'Rhythm of Light' was commissioned in 2021 to celebrate the life and work of sculptor Barbara Hepworth.
'Landscapes' and 'Shadow cast by the sun' from 'Rhythm of Light', recorded by Hepworth Band and conducted by Ryan Watkins, will be broadcast on Radio 3 Sunday 29 June. 'Rhythm of Light' was commissioned in 2021 to celebrate the life and work of sculptor Barbara Hepworth.
'Beyond the Light', one of two tracks on the Grimethorpe Colliery Band album 'Postcards from Grimethorpe' conducted by Jack Stamp, was broadcast on the new Radio 3 series, Brass Banding with Hannah Peel.
'Beyond the Light', one of two tracks on the Grimethorpe Colliery Band album 'Postcards from Grimethorpe' conducted by Jack Stamp, was broadcast on the new Radio 3 series, Brass Banding with Hannah Peel.
Delighted to know of four performances in America over the last few months of brass solo and brass band music.
Delighted to know of four performances in America over the last few months of brass solo and brass band music.
A performance by one of the best brass bands in the world, a top conductor, and fabulous narrator - and knowing this wouldn't have been possible without my studies at the highly respected Cardiff University Music School, currently threatened with closure.
A performance by one of the best brass bands in the world, a top conductor, and fabulous narrator - and knowing this wouldn't have been possible without my studies at the highly respected Cardiff University Music School, currently threatened with closure.
Bringing my news page up to date with lots of fun music things - thanks for reading!
Bringing my news page up to date with lots of fun music things - thanks for reading!
Serenata, recorded by Grimethorpe Colliery Band and conducted by Jack Stamp on the album Postcards from Grimethorpe, broadcast on BBC Radio 3 Classical music to start the day with Petroc Trelawney.
Serenata, recorded by Grimethorpe Colliery Band and conducted by Jack Stamp on the album Postcards from Grimethorpe, broadcast on BBC Radio 3 Classical music to start the day with Petroc Trelawney.
Looking back with gratitude and forward with anticipation and excitement!
Looking back with gratitude and forward with anticipation and excitement!
Broadcast of new recording on the CD Postcards from Grimethorpe by Grimethorpe Colliery Band conducted by Jack Stamp
Broadcast of new recording on the CD Postcards from Grimethorpe by Grimethorpe Colliery Band conducted by Jack Stamp

Community Music Recital | refreshments served, retiring collection for Staines Salvation Army


Katrina Marzella conducts the Brass Band Vorarlberg
In February 2026, the Brass Band Vorarlberg will make a powerful statement: the stage belongs to female composers. Under the direction of Katrina Marzella and Benjamin Markl, works celebrating the broad spectrum of female creativity will be performed.
Alongside Benjamin Markl, guest conductor Katrina Marzella will lead the Brass Band Vorarlberg, shaping an evening of music that shines a spotlight on the distinctive styles of women. Katrina Marzella is one of Europe's most sought-after conductors.
She is a driving force in the brass scene, was the first woman to conduct the European Brass Band Championships in 2025, and is the principal conductor of the Cooperation Band in Glasgow.


Katrina Marzella conducts the Brass Band Vorarlberg
In February 2026, the Brass Band Vorarlberg will make a powerful statement: the stage belongs to female composers. Under the direction of Katrina Marzella and Benjamin Markl, works celebrating the broad spectrum of female creativity will be performed.
Alongside Benjamin Markl, guest conductor Katrina Marzella will lead the Brass Band Vorarlberg, shaping an evening of music that shines a spotlight on the distinctive styles of women. Katrina Marzella is one of Europe's most sought-after conductors.
She is a driving force in the brass scene, was the first woman to conduct the European Brass Band Championships in 2025, and is the principal conductor of the Cooperation Band in Glasgow.