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2025 Brass in Concert Championship draws confirmed
The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships were made in Stavanger.
May 13, 2025
New additions to EBBA Music Commission
Ben Haemhouts and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler take new roles with EBBA's Music Commission.
May 13, 2025
Swiss winners enjoy Geneva trip to Stavanger
A trio of fast paced Valaisia Brass Band supporters made sure they bagged a brace of combi-tickets for the main event at the European Championships.
May 13, 2025
King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd
The UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.
May 13, 2025
French Open set for Amboise contenders
Bands from across Europe will head to the wonderful surroundings of Amboise for the French Open later this month.
May 13, 2025
McGlynn takes baton at Elland
Dave McGlynn has become the new Musical Director at Elland Silver Band.
May 13, 2025
Bold as Brass set for Wakefield
The celebration of brass banding and its links to the mining industry still has the opportunity for a band to put a shift in this June.
May 13, 2025
McElligott takes the helm at Yorkshire Imps
The experienced Ian McElligott has become the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial Band.
May 13, 2025
Final touches in place for Pontypridd Brass Festival
There will be a full day of brass band music making to enjoy in Pontypridd this weekend.
May 13, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.
May 13, 2025
2025 European Youth Championships: Premier Section
The new youth kings of Europe are Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband
May 11, 2025
2025 European Youth Championships: Development Section
There is a home nation victory for Ytrebygda Skolekorps directed by Thor-Arne Pedersen.
May 11, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 European Championship
Brass Willebroek and Frans Violet claim a fourth European crown in Stavanger — four decades after their first triumph together.
May 10, 2025
Result: 2025 European Championship Challenge Section
Brass Band Uberetsch claim the title for Italy in Stavanger
May 10, 2025
British Open announces 2025 test-piece
The test-piece for the 171st British Open Championship to be held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday 6th September has been announced.
May 10, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Grand Shield
EverReady returns to the British Open with a delighted Amersham to join them at Symphony Hall.
May 10, 2025
Result: 2025 Senior Cup
Pemberton Old Wigan DW claims the honours and are promoted to the Grand Shield alongside Milnrow, Ebbw Valley Brass, and Ratby Co-operative.
May 10, 2025
Result: 2025 Senior Trophy
Boarshurst Silver secure the title and are joined in the Senior Cup in 2026 by East London Brass, Woodfalls and Easington Colliery.
May 10, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 8
The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with a feature on Royal Buckley
May 09, 2025
Darwen appeal success for National Championships
The band's successful final appeal sees then head to Cheltenham later this year as North West Regional Champion.
May 09, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 European Conductor Competition
Jaap Musschenga of The Netherlands wins the first European title of the weekend in Stavanger.
May 08, 2025
Geneva offers two free tickets for Euros in Stavanger
If you are quick off the mark in Stavanger on Friday then you can get your hands on two tickets for all the main attractions for the weekend — but you must bring a mouthpiece.
May 06, 2025
New era for Spring Festival with Birmingham move
The British Open Spring Festival will be held in Birmingham in 2026.
May 06, 2025
Brass Pack Live album launched
The incredible live sounds of Mike Lovatt's 'Brass Pack' can now be enjoyed following the release of their new album.
May 06, 2025
Nocturnal music to be heard in Stavanger
The music making will go on long into the night in Stavanger on Friday with a special Midnight Brass treat from Manger Musikklag, Bjorsvik Brass and Tertnes Brass.
May 06, 2025
