News / 2025
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Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship
June 23, 2025
Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.
Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert
June 23, 2025
Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title
Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival
June 23, 2025
Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.
Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 23, 2025
Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.
Report & Result: 2025 Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 23, 2025
Hepworth add to their Whit Friday successes with a march and hymn tune victory at Morley.
Report & Result: 2025 Brass at Beamish
June 23, 2025
Bathgate leads the Scottish raiders to claim the march and hymn tune at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.
And the award for the best band gig in the world this year goes to...
June 22, 2025
Your will hard pressed to find anyone topping the reception gained by the recent performances of Easington Colliery Band...
Withington prepares to beat time
June 22, 2025
Delegates will soon be heading to West Yorkshire to beat time with Allan Withington.
From the Archives: Black Dyke Band on The Open University
June 22, 2025
You can once enjoy an academic insight into the development of Black Dyke Mills Band and the banding movement — courtesy of The Open University and Prof Trevor Herbert.
Green keynote to be heard at BBE Conference
June 22, 2025
The forthright voice of composer and artist Martin Green will be heard giving the keynote speech at BBE's Conference later this year — one with an accent on youth.
Mnozil Brass set for biggest ever UK audience
June 22, 2025
Symphony Hall in Birmingham is getting close top capacity for the 30th anniversary celebrations of Mnozil Brass this coming weekend.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel — Episode 9
June 22, 2025
More explorations into the musical world of brass bands with Hannah Peel on Radio 3
Tredegar welcomes new baritone signing
June 22, 2025
Carole Ednie makes the move from Scotland to Wales to join Welsh champions from the cooperation band.
Farmer's half century gains deserved spotlight award
June 22, 2025
Dave Farmer's 50 years of outstanding commitment and service to the banding movement has been recognised by the South West Brass Band Association.
Brass Band World magazine: May/June edition out now
June 22, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out.
Radio: Touch of Brass
June 20, 2025
More music to enjoy over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
Welsh Youth reach out to nation on tour
June 20, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will head to Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport this year under the baton of Paul Holland.
Bands get ready for Brass Band Week
June 20, 2025
There will be plenty of opportunities for bands to make a huge impression in the heart of their communities.
Belgians to go crazy for National titles
June 20, 2025
Thierry Deleruyelle's Parisian homage leads works by Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen, Andrew Wainwright and Stan Nieuwenhuis to test bands at the Belgian National Championships later this year.
Junior Gift Drop offer from rooms4groups
June 20, 2025
The hotel and travel specialists are offering extra help to groups with youngsters in their ranks.
Bugle ready for 99th and 100th contests
June 20, 2025
The famous West of England Bandsmens' Festival in Bugle announces details of this and next year's events.
Brown given green light at Bearpark & Esh
June 20, 2025
Gavin Borwn will become the new MD of the Bearpark & Esh Band.
Newport and Hackett reach last chord
June 20, 2025
A partnership that thrived over 13 years comes to an end at Newport Borough
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 10
June 20, 2025
The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by former Northop cornet player Bernie Thelwell.
Release trio to mark Wallace Collection 40th anniversary
June 19, 2025
Three new download albums are released to mark the ongoing musical endeavours of the renowed brass ensemble.
