News / 2025
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Spring Festival hotel deals available direct
May 16, 2025
The British Open organisers are working with leading hotels in Birmingham to see them offer 2026 Spring Festival competitors exclusive deals.
British Open tickets on sale
May 16, 2025
The box office will open at 10.00am on Friday 16th May for tickets for the 171st British Open Championship.
Study scores now available for Open test-piece
May 16, 2025
If you want to make sure you have a better idea about what will be heard at Symphony Hall you can get your hands on a study score now.
Linz to welcome Euros in 2026
May 16, 2025
The European Championships will return to Linz in 2026 — with tickets going on sale in October.
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
May 16, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with news, reviews, articles, interviews and opinions.
An orchestra in every school
May 16, 2025
An ambitious musical initiative aims to give youngsters access to live music in schools for two hours a week.
Williams to lead Aldbourne at majors
May 16, 2025
Glyn Williams will lead Aldbourne Band at the British Open, National Finals and Brass in Concert later this year.
BrookWright Music: Allegro Spirito from Symphony No.2 (Borodin arr. Burgmayer)
May 16, 2025
A fantastic new arrangement of Borodin's 'Second Symphony in B minor' has been released for bands and audiences to enjoy.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel (Episode 4)
May 16, 2025
The fourth episode of the Radio 3 series is out this weekend with a focus on 'Archives and Love Songs'.
Ambitious aims being met in mental health protection
May 16, 2025
Free courses provided by Mode For... are helping create a better mental health environment for brass band players.
Law maker to head Old Silkstone
May 16, 2025
The experienced Norman Law has become the full time MD at Old Silkstone Band.
Hammonds to round off Leeds Best of Brass series
May 16, 2025
The Yorkshire band will bring to a close the popular series of brass band concerts in Pudsey on 24th May.
Draw curse hits Treize Etoiles at Euros
May 16, 2025
The defending champion was the latest band to find two number 1 draws at the Euros too hard to conquer.
Gala Concert finale to BBCA Conducting Competition
May 16, 2025
The winner of this year's Brass Band Conductor Association Conducting Competition will be revealed at a special Gala Concert contest finale in Halifax.
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.
Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Premier Section
May 11, 2025
The new youth kings of Europe are Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband
