News / 2025
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Smith double leads Brighouse awards
January 09, 2025
Principal cornet Tom Smith claims a double accolade for his playing with Brighouse & Rastrick Band as Yorkshire challengers look forward to 2025.
The Art of Music Branding
January 09, 2025
The talent of graphic designer Andrew Wainwright is adding to the enjoyment of brass band lovers across the globe.
Adjudicator quartet announced for UniBrass Championships
January 08, 2025
Mark Wilkinson, Ailsa Russell, Christopher Bond and Emily Evans will mark the student musical assessments in Cardiff next month.
Black Dyke kick start concert season in Pudsey
January 08, 2025
The Yorkshire Champion will start their 2025 concert schedule with a 'Best of Brass' appearance at Pudsey Civic Hall.
Trinity partnership comes to an end.
January 08, 2025
The three year musical partnership between Anna Hughes-Williams and Trinity Girls Band has come to an end.
Free masterclass day for youth at Trinity Laban
January 07, 2025
A day aimed at encouraging young brass players to expand their playing experiences is being held in Greenwich later this month — and its free.
Full line-up for Dutch Open
January 07, 2025
Bands from Belgium, Germany, Wales and Northern Ireland will battle against domestic contenders for the prizes in Groningen in June.
RNCM Young Projects looks for youth involvement for festival
January 07, 2025
If you are a young horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone or tuba player, then there is a great opportunity to play your part in the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
January discounts from Brass Bands England
January 07, 2025
There are some great training discounts of offer from Brass Bands England.
Free key additions to Blossom Hill
January 07, 2025
If you pick up a great New Year's gift form Blossom Hill Cards then you will also get a great free gift to go along with it too.
New Year connection for rooms4groups
January 07, 2025
The hotel booking specialist is keen to carry on its support for brass banding in the UK — home and abroad.
Death of Martin Wilson
January 07, 2025
The death has been announced of the respected former Ulster Orchestra, Downshire Brass and Laganvale Metal Technology Band.
Ashworth tenure comes to an end at Besses
January 05, 2025
Initial promise of a long term upturn for Besses under the experienced MD comes to an untenable end.
Christmas Quiz winner
January 05, 2025
A young player linked to Tewkesbury Training Band will get a great New Year's present of a Besson Prodige cornet thanks to the knowledge and research of our quiz winner
Extraordinary Ward steps down at Uppermill
January 05, 2025
After 45 years of unwavering commitment and dedication, John Ward steps down as Chairperson of Uppermill Band.
Brassettes podcast launched
January 05, 2025
A new podcast series focusing on supporting and celebrating female brass musicians has just been launched.
Superbrass Saturday: The Raft of Medusa (Gareth Wood)
January 04, 2025
A fantastic cornet and trombone duet for players to get their teeth stuck into for the New Year.
British Open confirms player rule amendment
January 04, 2025
There has been a small amendment made to the player eligibility rules for UK bands competing in the Spring Festival and British Open.
the cooperation band heads Scottish Band of the Year accolades
January 04, 2025
the cooperation band has been crowned Scottish Band of the Year with section awards claimed by Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Perthshire Brass and Buckhaven & Methil Miners.
Winter success for Elgar Summer School
January 04, 2025
The addition of a new Elgar International Brass Band Winter School attracted over 30 delegates to Bromsgrove.
Marathon man Smith spearheads new fund raising target
January 04, 2025
Ben Smith is taking to the road and to the rostrum for a fund raising campaign close to his heart.
World Rankings — End of year update
January 03, 2025
A year in review as Foden's cling to the top spot for a second year in a row whilst Treize Etoiles and Flowers power up the rankings list in a remarkable 2024 contesting season.
coop players held comedy hostage for New Year...
January 02, 2025
Six players from the cooperation band enjoyed playing their hostage role in the BBC 1 sit-com 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.
Youth additions to WMC
January 02, 2025
The World Music Contest in Kerkrade will include a new Youth band competition and a return of its World Youth Brass Band.
Brighouse and Tredegar join for concert brace
January 02, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will join forces for concerts in Huddersfield and Newtown in the Spring.
