News / 2025
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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.
Report & Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Premier Section
May 11, 2025
The new youth kings of Europe are Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as the Norwegian's secure a startling triumph
Report & Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Development Section
May 11, 2025
The Norwegian stranglehold on the contest continues as Ytrebygda Skolekorps directed by Thor-Arne Pedersen claim the title honours.
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.
Report & Result: 2025 Senior Cup
May 10, 2025
The impressive Pemberton Old Wigan DW claims the honours and are promoted to the Grand Shield alongside Milnrow, Ebbw Valley Brass, and Ratby Co-operative.
Report & Result: 2025 Senior Trophy
May 10, 2025
Boarshurst Silver enjoys a 175th anniversary boost as they claim victory and are joined a step closer to the British Open 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.
Report & Results: 2025 Buxton Festival of Brass
May 06, 2025
Whitworth Vale & Healey capture the essence of victory as there are also wins for Delph, Dobcross Silver and St John's Mossley in Buxton.
Radio: Touch of Brass
May 06, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves with this VE Day celebration special.
Spring Festival line-ups confirmed
May 05, 2025
60 bands will look to take one step closer to the British Open this weekend in Blackpool.
Childs premiere wins critical acclaim
May 05, 2025
There has both audience and critical approval in abundance after David Childs gave the world premiere of James MacMillan's Euphonium Concerto, 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' in Cardiff.
Granite in supportive tow with new sponsor
May 05, 2025
Granite City Brass will celebrate its 175th anniversary thanks to sponsorship from leading vehicle assessor and towbar specialists Mototech Aberdeen.
Brass exploration of Holocene in Bradford and London
May 05, 2025
The Onyx Brass quintet will join forces with Hammonds and Amersham Bands for a musical soundscape of the Halocene epoch as part of the New Music Biennial 2025.
