*
banner

Live broadcast coverage of UniBrass Championships announced

Both the UniBrass Trophy and Shield competitions can be enjoyed with a live broadcast from the event this year.

UniBrass
  The event is now being live broadcast

The forthcoming UniBrass Championship are to be broadcast through BrassPass.tv

The event takes place on Saturday 5th February at the University of Sheffield and will comprise two sections of competition for the UniBrass Trophy and UniBrass Shield.

Live or on demand

More than 20 bands are due to take part, all performing 20-minute programmes. Viewers will be able to enjoy all the action — live or on demand — for just £5.00.

Speaking about the broadcast, IBB Media Managing Director Martin Gernon said: "UniBrass has grown to become one of the most innovative and exciting events in the UK brass band calendar and BrassPass.tv is proud to be bringing it to audiences far and wide."

The UniBrass Trophy features 10 bands hosted at the university's Octagon Centre, with the first band taking to the stage at 10.40am.

11 bands will compete for the UniBrass Shield, which gets under way at 10.15am at the university's Drama Studio.

The judges for the event are Andrea Price and Chris King (Trophy) and Jack Capstaff and Jayne Murrill (Shield).

Celebration

2022 UniBrass Championship organising committee, Chairperson, Voirrey Baker added: "We are looking forward to an exciting day of music-making and a celebration of all things brass.

We're delighted to continue our partnership with BrassPass.tv, which will again be livestreaming both sections of the contest. The 2022 UniBrass event is promising to be a wonderful showcase of the talents of university brass bands and the future of the brass banding movement."

More information:

For more information about accessing the broadcast go to: www.brasspass.tv

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd