News / 2025
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Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open
September 04, 2025
You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.
4BR British Open preview
September 02, 2025
Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.
New additions to prize list at British Open
September 02, 2025
The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.
Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy
September 02, 2025
Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.
Ashley's life affirming donation
September 02, 2025
The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.
Hayes becomes Evo Oldroyd Artist
September 02, 2025
The principal cornet of the cooperation band becomes and Oldroyd Artist.
Looking for an Open preview?
September 02, 2025
Nearly all the bands will give you the opportunity to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before Saturday — so go along and find out more about Stephen Roberts' take on Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet'
Job opportunities at Brass Bands England
September 02, 2025
Two new job opportunities have come up at Brass Bands England.
Brighouse trio to take final bow at Open
September 02, 2025
The acclaimed Brighouse & Rastrick trombone section will make one final contest appearance together at the British Open in Birmingham on the weekend.
New term for new intake at Foden's Youth
September 02, 2025
The Foden's Youth Band will be looking to attract lots of new recruits for an academic year of great music making.
New copyright resource launched by BBE
September 02, 2025
Brass Bands England has produced a guide to help bands find clarity about the complexities of copyright law.
Boarshurst's Prophet making comes to an end
September 02, 2025
The musical partnership between Senior Trophy winner and Jamie Prophet has come to an end.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 6
September 01, 2025
The latest episode of the podcast that gives a unique view on the banding movement is now out.
Catherall arrangement treasure trove opened
September 01, 2025
The fantastic arrangements of Alan Catherall will now be available to bands thanks to a partnership link with EverReady Band and EpicZebra.
Entry boost for SWBBA Contest
September 01, 2025
There will be 42 performances to enjoy at the 77th SWBBA Championships in Torquay in November.
Report & Result: 2025 West of Scotland Entertainment Contest
September 01, 2025
Singing in the rain for celebrating Unite Scotland Kinneil as they claim the entertainment honours in Troon.
Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers
August 30, 2025
The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.
Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home
August 30, 2025
For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.
Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project
August 30, 2025
Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.
Final touches in place for Baker heroics
August 30, 2025
Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.
Brighouse to keep tradition going to the sound of dance
August 30, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick's famous massed band concerts keep going strong, thanks to shared values, an appreciation of dance music, and guest soloist Roger Webster.
Slaithwaite celebrates a century of bandhall music making
August 30, 2025
For the past century, the home to Slaithwaite Band as been a beacon of inclusive music making and community involvement.
Bathgate vision for Music Hub in heart of community
August 30, 2025
The Bathgate Band is leading an ambitious bid to create a home for the diverse tapestry of talent in its community.
Saturday morning Proms spotlight on Moore
August 29, 2025
Peter Moore will be the featured soloist in Gunther Schuller's trombone concerto 'Eine kleine Posaunenmusik' in a mid-morning Proms performance.
Sit back and don't miss the British Open action
August 29, 2025
If you can't make it to Symphony Hall next Saturday, then you can always sit back and enjoy it all on the Wobplay platform.
