News / 2025
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Report & Result: 2025 National Championships of Great Britain — First Section
September 13, 2025
Unite the Union claims 'Checkmate' over their rivals to claim the First Section National title.
Report & Result: 2025 National Championships of Great Britain — Second Section
September 13, 2025
Bliss for South Yorkshire Police as they claim the first title of the Cheltenham weekend in impressive fashion.
Band Supplies offers best bet at Cheltenham
September 12, 2025
If you are looking for a sure thing each way bet on deals on top instruments at Cheltenham, out your money on Band Supplies.
Pankhurst work dropped for Australian National Championships.
September 12, 2025
Lucy Pankhurst's 'The Ghosts of Industry' has been dropped as the Premier Grade set-work at the 2026 Australian National Championships.
Cheltenham performances recorded by Wobplay
September 12, 2025
All the performances at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend will be recorded by Wobplay and available for enjoy again after each section's results.
Ev-entz to provide on-stage sponsorship and exclusive deals
September 12, 2025
The leading percussion hire and retailer will be giving a helping hand to performers on and off stage at Cheltenham this weekend.
Oldroyd Brassworks to sell Black Dyke instruments
September 12, 2025
Instruments performed on by members of Black Dyke Band will now be available to buy through Oldroyd Brassworks.
Tewit doff caps for Downton premiere
September 12, 2025
Martin Hall and players from Tewit Youth Band will be seen and heard in action on the latest Down Abbey film
Harper and Brabbins spearhead new era at NYBBGB
September 12, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain heralds a new era of artistic leadership and outlook from Philip Harper and Martyn Brabbins.
Restructuring at BBE as funding challenges tighten
September 12, 2025
There have been job losses and restructuring of roles at Brass Bands England as the funding landscape produces extensive challenges for the future.
Audition process starts at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
September 12, 2025
If you are looking to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2026 then auditions are being held this November.
BrookWright Music: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (arr. Kenneth Downie)
September 12, 2025
As Noddy Holder used to shout out — 'It'sssssss Chrissssstmassss' — well for soprano players it is with this little Xmas cracker solo.
Death of Harry Cooper
September 12, 2025
The death has been reported of Harry Cooper, the popular and much respected player with Perthshire Brass and Director of Sales at PLC Music.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 14
September 12, 2025
More chat with a Welsh accent from the trio of Brass Monkeys.
Wychavon releases draw details
September 11, 2025
The draws have been made for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass in November.
Cheltenham experience added to new AoBBA intake
September 11, 2025
Four musicians will enjoy an insight into the adjudication process at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.
Decade of joint music making to come to end at Rockingham
September 11, 2025
Adam Whittle will step down from his role as Musical Director of Rockingham Band at the end of this year.
National Children's Band Summer Course concert to be broadcast
September 10, 2025
You can sit back and enjoy the talents of the National Children's Band of Great Britain as their end of course concert from their recent Summer Course in to be broadcast on YouTube this Friday.
Runners and riders confirmed for Cheltenham
September 10, 2025
The official list of competing bands and their conductors for the 2025 Cheltenham National Finals has been released by Kapitol Promotions.
European Soloist Competition open for entries
September 10, 2025
If you want to be crowned the 10th European Solo Champion then you need to submit a video entry to be considered for the trip to Linz in 2026.
Registration now open for Youth Championships
September 10, 2025
If you are a band or ensemble wishing to take part in a fantastic day of music making in Birmingham next year, then sign up now.
Foden's to make Citadel link
September 10, 2025
Foden's will share the stage with Birmingham Citadel Band as both ensembles return to the centre of Brum for a joint concert.
How players can help research into MPA
September 10, 2025
A Psychology Research Doctoral student is hoping brass band players can help with her research into music performance anxiety.
Daws to head to Sydney
September 10, 2025
Isobel Daws has been appointed principal trombone of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Early Music competition looks for young artists
September 10, 2025
The York International Young Artists Competition has announced that applications are invited for its 2026 event.
