News / 2025
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BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education
July 05, 2025
New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.
Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass
July 05, 2025
Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.
Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast
July 05, 2025
The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...
Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding
July 05, 2025
Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.
Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston
July 05, 2025
Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 11
July 05, 2025
The latest episode sees Rich, Steve and Doug find out more about the Whit Friday march contests with Royal Buckley Band.
Enjoy the action from New Zealand
July 04, 2025
You can tune in and enjoy the action from the world's oldest National Championships being held in Christchurch.
Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release
July 03, 2025
The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.
Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers
July 03, 2025
CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.
Nationwide span for Brass Band Week
July 03, 2025
You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.
New President at Cory
July 03, 2025
Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.
New addition to coop trom section
July 03, 2025
Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale joins the cooperation band on trombone.
Corry to make hymn connection with Brighouse & Rastrick
July 03, 2025
Dr Jonathan Corry will lead the West Riding band in a new CD recording project.
Eisteddfod to showcase contests and entertainment
July 03, 2025
There will be banding competitions and entertainment on offer at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in August — including the Llareggub Brass Band and Diego Maradona...
Ratcliffe high as he becomes full AoBBA member
July 03, 2025
Craig Ratcliffe has completed his development training programme to become a full member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust
July 02, 2025
Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.
BBE announces partnership with donations platform
July 02, 2025
Brass Band England member bands can benefit from an easy way to gain cashless donations.
No fatigue for touring Mead
July 02, 2025
Steven Mead has just return from tours of Japan and Australia with China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to come.
Sextet after big money at Dr Martin contest
July 02, 2025
Six bands will look to claim a large slice of prize money at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest this weekend in Yarm.
Heroic tributes on latest Baker CD release
July 02, 2025
Brett Baker has been joined by the National Champion Flowers to record his latest CD — one that pays tribute to the inspirational heroic figures on his musical journey.
Cutt and Co offer warm welcome in Enniskillen
July 02, 2025
Garry Cutt and colleagues will offer a warm musical welcome to delegates on this year's Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.
New stage honours stalwart at Pershore
July 02, 2025
Bands will perform on the Gordon Hartley-Bennett Stage at the popular Pershore Midsummer Brass.
Bands ready for Brighouse March & Hymn Contest
July 02, 2025
The 24th contest takes place in the famous banding venue this weekend.
Granite welcome back Haggart
July 02, 2025
Alan Haggart returns to Granite City Brass to extend long standing musical connection.
Death of Trevor Austin
July 02, 2025
The death has been announced of the hugely respected founder of Rosehill Instruments Ltd.
