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2024 National Championships of Great Britain
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington
11 October 2025
Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain
October 12
Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success.
Friday night Gregson spotlights
October 10 • You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.
Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall
October 10 • The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.
The composer's viewpoint
October 10 • Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.
What's your National knowledge like?
October 10 • The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.
Review the 4BR Review — Episode 9
October 10 • You can enjoy the 4BR preview of the 2025 National Championships as well as the spotlight on the latest CD releases — all on repeat.
Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph
October 10 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.
Nothing pointless about National winners...
October 10 • In a strange quirk of coincidence, the National Championship knowledge of the general public came under quiz scrutiny just days before the event...
Brabbins in Kensington
October 10 • The orchestral conductor didn't want to miss the chance to connect with the brass band movement in Adelaide — with a visit to conduct the Kensington & Norwood Band in rehearsal.
Nyman Brass
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Music for Organ and Brass
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The World of the Brass Band
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The Yankee Brass Band
£13.75£13.75
Postcards from Grimethorpe
£13.50£10.12
Still Glides the Stream
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4BR Review - Episode 9
October 10 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas preview the 2025 Albert Hall National Championship as well as look at the latest CD releases.
4BR Review - Episode 8
October 1 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas open up the debate to views and opinions on just what our choices of test-pieces for competition tell the wider musical world about us?
4BR Review - Episode 7
September 6 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas preview the 2025 British Open Championship in Birmingham
4BR Interview - Episode 5
August 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.
2025 National Championships of Great Britain: Royal Albert Hall preview
October 9 • There are more than just the challenges of Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' to be considered this weekend in London.
2025 BBE Annual Conference: One step back before two steps forward
October 2 • Brass Bands England may need to put some current ambitions on hold for the moment if they want their future investment plans to flourish as hoped.
2025 National Championships of Great Britain: Cheltenham preview
September 12 • Ballet, monarchy and a day of wrath all rolled up into a weekend of contesting in Cheltenham as National titles are up for grabs.
Catch him if you can: The last King of banding
September 9 • Prof David King once again reminded the brass banding world of his unique talents at Symphony Hall.
CD review: Respighi
October 7 • Black Dyke Band takes four years to build their city of Rome — but the end result has been well worth the wait.
CD review: Connection
October 3 • Imogen Whitehead brings together the threads of her musical connections for an absorbing debut release.
CD review: Regionals 2026
October 2 • There is still an eagerness to enjoy an early taste of the qualification challenges for Cheltenham and London — even if we have heard the majority of the tests before.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,119.40 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,066.69 |
| 3 | Foden's | 968.50 |
| 4 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 905.99 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 899.67 |
| 6 | Brass Band Willebroek | 698.70 |
| 7 | Flowers | 621.64 |
| 8 | Black Dyke | 535.00 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 524.49 |
| 10 | Tredegar | 405.52 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet
Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass
Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ
Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert
Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB
Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain
Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP
Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army
Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ
Stretford Band
October 11 • Stretford Band (Manchester) has a terrific new MD. Now it needs you! We need bass, trombone and percussion but will welcome anyone who wants to play popular music without the stress of competing. Any ability any age.. Hope to see you soon.
Audley Brass
October 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking a first class PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. We have some very exciting events coming up including 3 epic beer festival nights and Wychavon Festival of Brass entertainment contest.
Chinnor Silver
October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.
Ian Porthouse
Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator