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Tickets approach sell out at Brass in Concert

There are not many tickets left for the 48th Brass in Concert Championship — so be quick if you want to bag your seat in Gateshead.

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  Tickets are now getting scarce for Brass in Concert

4BR has been informed that tickets for the 48th Brass in Concert Championship are now in very limited supply.

And that is despite there being just over a month left before the event takes place at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead on the 15th November.

To book your tickets: https://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/48th-brass-in-concert-championship/

Electric atmosphere

Brass in Concert CEO Nigel Stevens told 4BR: "It's incredibly heartening to see the support for the Championship. There's nothing like experiencing it live, and with 1,500 people in the hall the atmosphere is sure to be electric.

We can't wait to welcome everyone for what is shaping up to be a memorable weekend of world-class performances."

Additions

In addition to the competitive action, the 2025 UniBrass Champion, University of Sheffield will perform a welcome set to early morning visitors, whilst Backstage Brass will return as the after-party band.

The 48th Brass in Concert Championship will see eleven bands take to the stage, led by defending champion, Cory with all the introductions made by Frank Renton.

Cory will be joined by Aldbourne, Brighouse & Rastrick, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery, the cooperation band, Foden's, Flowers, GUS Band, Kleppe Musikklag, KNDS Fairey and Brass Band Schoonhoven.

It's incredibly heartening to see the support for the Championship. There's nothing like experiencing it live, and with 1,500 people in the hall the atmosphere is sure to be electricCEO, Nigel Stevens

Youth Brass in Concert

The popular Youth Brass in Concert Championships take place on Sunday 16th November with seven of the very best youth bands from across the country.

To book your tickets: https://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/48th-brass-in-concert-championship/

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