News / 2025
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ConsTest draw announced
February 21, 2025
You can now purchase your tickets for the popular ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.
Funeral of C Brian Buckley
February 21, 2025
The funeral of the esteemed conductor and adjudicator will take place on Wednesday 26th February.
A revitalised River Thames inspires Welsh composer to success
February 20, 2025
A work inspired by the revitalisation of the River Thames sees Alex Scaife-McGee claim composition award.
New quartet adds experience to Grimethorpe Area challenge
February 20, 2025
Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost, Andy Holmes and Paul Argyle add talent to go with the experience for Grimethorpe Yorkshire Area challenge.
Area challenges a Doodle
February 20, 2025
Dave Houghton will be bringing his mouthpiece services to the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool this weekend.
Coalburn celebrate inclusive progress
February 20, 2025
From beginners to the seniors, the Coalburn Band organisation has had plenty to celebrate in the past 12 months.
Dr Martin contest open for entries
February 20, 2025
There is a generous prize pot on offer at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup Contest in July — with the event now open for entries.
Workshop success in South West
February 20, 2025
Adam Bokaris, Christopher and Stephanie Binns led the delegates at the annual SWBBA Mid-Winter workshop.
Chiswick spotlight on brass
February 20, 2025
There will be plenty to enjoy at the Chiswick Brass Festival this weekend.
Key appointment at Milton Keynes for 2025 season
February 20, 2025
Milton Keynes Brass has welcomed the arrival of the experienced trio of Neil Brownless, Ben Smith and John Kinsella.
Radio: Touch of Brass
February 20, 2025
There is a great programme to enjoy with Martin Upfold this weekend.
Transitions and dualities to test European contenders
February 19, 2025
EBBA has released further details of the works by Norwegian composers Fredrick Schjelderup and Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen that will face the bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections in Stavanger.
EBBA provide details of Euro Youth Championship test-pieces
February 19, 2025
Works inspired by the Nordic landscape and activities will challenge the competitors at the European Youth Championships in Stavanger.
4BR Review podcast: Episode 2
February 17, 2025
The second episode is now out with at look at what has been, and what is going on in the banding world.
Results: 2025 French National Championships
February 17, 2025
Haut-de-France claims a fifth consecutive French National title in Metz, with section wins for Brass Band De Gones, Brass Band Musicalis Algrange, Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud and Brass Band Brassaventure.
Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest
February 17, 2025
Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.
Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships
February 16, 2025
The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff
Report & Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship
February 16, 2025
Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport.
RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts to enjoy on Wobplay
February 15, 2025
The concerts from Foden's, Athena Brass and Tredegar can now be enjoyed in full on the Wobplay media planform.
Death of Angela Westacott
February 15, 2025
The Welsh brass banding community will share in their support of the family and friends of Tylorstown player Angela Westacott at the Welsh Open contest in Newport.
Superbrass Saturday: Live and Let Die (McCartney arr. Nathan Deverill)
February 15, 2025
Time to take you back to Roger Moore and Wings in their prime with this cracking bit of James Bond theme music
Soloists and ensembles on show in Belfast
February 15, 2025
If you are anywhere near Paton Halls in Belfast then pop in and enjoy the BBNI Solo and Ensembles competition.
Dalmellington looks to attract next generation with Come and Try day
February 15, 2025
The Dalmellington Band will be opening the free doors to its Brass Academy to attract the next generation of young playing talent.
54 bands to battle for Yorkshire Area honours
February 15, 2025
The line-up of bands has been announced for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield.
Neish enjoys Argentine connection
February 14, 2025
Les Neish has just returned from a low brass trip to the tubas of Argentina.
