News / 2025
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Help required for embouchure research
October 26, 2025
Brass players are being asked to help a study into identifying potential factors that contribute to embouchure-related health concerns.
Gregson's vision set for Radio 3
October 26, 2025
Edward Gregson's latest CD of music featuring Ross Knight performing his 'Tuba Concerto' will be featured on Radio 3 this week.
Former conductor barred from teaching profession
October 26, 2025
Matthew Hindle has been barred from teaching after a disciplinary panel and the Secretary of State find that he fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession.
Dedication marked by awards in Dundee
October 26, 2025
The outstanding service to Dundee Instrumental Band and the wider banding movement in Scotland has been marked with richly deserved accolades.
Hohm from Home
October 26, 2025
The Hammonds euph star Daniel Hohm returns to Germany next month to lead a free brace of euphonium workshops and concert.
BrookWright Music: The First Nowell (Trad arr. Barrie Gott)
October 26, 2025
Be the first to get the Nowell message in your concert pads in time for Christmas.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 17
October 26, 2025
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an entertaining interview with trombone virtuoso Brett Baker.
Jackson joins Amersham for free swing in London
October 24, 2025
If you are anywhere near Regent Hall in London this evening and want to enjoy a free night of swing and big band bangers then make sure you get along...
Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band
October 24, 2025
Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.
Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2
October 23, 2025
The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.
Irish musicians to benefit from financial support
October 23, 2025
'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.
European contenders ready for Willebroek challenge
October 23, 2025
55 players from seven European countries will look to claim titles at the Willebroek Solo Contest.
Leadership schedule keeps Haemhouts in business
October 23, 2025
The Chairperson of the EBBA Music Commission brings musical insight to the business community.
RBC students inspired by Williams
October 23, 2025
The brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have enjoyed an inspirational visit from euphonium legend Glyn Williams.
National Youth Orchestra enjoys record response
October 23, 2025
A record number of young players applied to gain a place on the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Sold out signs up at Brass in Concert
October 23, 2025
It will be a packed Glasshouse in Gateshead for this year's Brass in Concert Championship — but you may still get lucky...
United We Stand — for 125 years and counting
October 23, 2025
The Unite the Union Band has celebrated its 125th anniversary in fine style — as Champions.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 9
October 23, 2025
The latest edition of the popular podcast hosted by Chris Robertson and Tom Smith is now out — with their own focus on the recent Royal Albert Hall National Championship.
Closing date on horizon for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
October 22, 2025
Entrants need to be quick to beat the closing date for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition of 1st November.
Cobb tenure at ISB to come to an end
October 22, 2025
Dr Stephen Cobb will relinquish his tenure as Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army in January 2026.
Oldham Council faces critical challenges with funding
October 22, 2025
The local authority that has been a long term supporter of the Whit Friday contests says its faces an 'extremely challenging' financial future.
Black Dyke continues Evo-lution
October 22, 2025
The cornet section of the Queensbury band now plays on the Oldroyd Evo...
BrookWright Music: Three Carols at Midnight (Martin Cordner)
October 22, 2025
An evocative inspiration of Christmas Eve in the rural heart of France...
Australia to send National band for World Championship challenge
October 21, 2025
Australia Brass will travel to Kerkrade in 2026 to seek World Championship title.
Home grown test-piece talent for New Zealand Championships
October 21, 2025
The five test pieces to be heard in Wellington next year all come from the pens of New Zealand composers.
