News / 2025
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2025 Brass in Concert Championship draws confirmed
May 13, 2025
The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships were made in Stavanger.
New additions to EBBA Music Commission
May 13, 2025
Ben Haemhouts and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler take new roles with EBBA's Music Commission.
Swiss winners enjoy Geneva trip to Stavanger
May 13, 2025
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.
King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd
May 13, 2025
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.
French Open set for Amboise contenders
May 13, 2025
Bands from across Europe will head to the wonderful surroundings of Amboise for the French Open later this month.
McGlynn takes baton at Elland
May 13, 2025
Dave McGlynn has become the new Musical Director at Elland Silver Band.
Bold as Brass set for Wakefield
May 13, 2025
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.
McElligott takes the helm at Yorkshire Imps
May 13, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott has become the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial Band.
Final touches in place for Pontypridd Brass Festival
May 13, 2025
There will be a full day of brass band music making to enjoy in Pontypridd this weekend.
Radio: Touch of Brass
May 13, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.
2025 European Youth Championships: Premier Section
May 11, 2025
The new youth kings of Europe are Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband
2025 European Youth Championships: Development Section
May 11, 2025
There is a home nation victory for Ytrebygda Skolekorps directed by Thor-Arne Pedersen.
Report & Result: 2025 European Championship
May 10, 2025
Brass Willebroek and Frans Violet claim a fourth European crown in Stavanger — four decades after their first triumph together.
Report & Result: 2025 European Championship Challenge Section
May 10, 2025
Brass Band Uberetsch reclaims the title for Italy with a display for dual excellence and purpose.
British Open announces 2025 test-piece
May 10, 2025
The test-piece for the 171st British Open Championship to be held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday 6th September has been announced.
Report & Result: 2025 Grand Shield
May 10, 2025
EverReady returns to the British Open with a delighted Amersham to join them at Symphony Hall.
Result: 2025 Senior Cup
May 10, 2025
Pemberton Old Wigan DW claims the honours and are promoted to the Grand Shield alongside Milnrow, Ebbw Valley Brass, and Ratby Co-operative.
Result: 2025 Senior Trophy
May 10, 2025
Boarshurst Silver secure the title and are joined in the Senior Cup in 2026 by East London Brass, Woodfalls and Easington Colliery.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 8
May 09, 2025
The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with a feature on Royal Buckley
Darwen appeal success for National Championships
May 09, 2025
The band's successful final appeal sees then head to Cheltenham later this year as North West Regional Champion.
Report & Result: 2025 European Conductor Competition
May 08, 2025
Jaap Musschenga of The Netherlands wins the first European title of the weekend in Stavanger.
Geneva offers two free tickets for Euros in Stavanger
May 06, 2025
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.
New era for Spring Festival with Birmingham move
May 06, 2025
The British Open Spring Festival will be held in Birmingham in 2026.
Brass Pack Live album launched
May 06, 2025
The incredible live sounds of Mike Lovatt's 'Brass Pack' can now be enjoyed following the release of their new album.
Nocturnal music to be heard in Stavanger
May 06, 2025
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.
