News / 2025
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New BBE guide helps bands plan successful European tours
September 18, 2025
All the help you need to plan a tour overseas can now be found through Brass Bands England.
Heartfield takes trom role at British Open Champions
September 18, 2025
Joe Heartfield takes the second trombone seat at Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
Foden's regional reach out for 2026
September 17, 2025
If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.
Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together
September 17, 2025
In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.
Concerto test for Norwegian elite
September 17, 2025
Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.
2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced
September 17, 2025
Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.
Report & Result: 2025 BrassFest Enniskillen
September 17, 2025
1st Old Boys lead the way in Enniskillen as new event proves to be a huge hit with local listeners.
Eccles takes final bow at Brighouse
September 17, 2025
Mike Eccles ends his Brighouse & Rastrick flugel tenure on a high after British Open victory.
Radio: Touch of Brass
September 17, 2025
More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a flavour of the National Finals at Cheltenham.
Flowers stars to inspire next generation
September 16, 2025
The Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association will host a special youth workshop with members of Flowers Band — so get along.
Balsom return to Royston gains BBC coverage
September 16, 2025
Award winning trumpeter recently returned to her brass banding roots as she prepared for her final concert appearance at the Last Night of the Proms.
Live stream for Red Admiral watching
September 16, 2025
If you can't make it to the Red Admiral Entertainment contest later this month you can sit back an enjoy it at home instead.
Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation
September 16, 2025
The second season of BBE's popular podcast series returns exploring the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.
Muriel Newsome funeral details announced
September 16, 2025
The funeral of Muriel Newsome will take place on 24th September.
Report & Result: 2025 National Championships of Great Britain — Third Section
September 14, 2025
Dobcross Silver strikes royal gold as they claim the Third Section honours.
Report & Result: 2025 National Championships of Great Britain — Fourth Section
September 14, 2025
The Fourth Section National title heads to Scotland with Arbroath & Carnoustie.
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.
