News / 2025
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Gota goodbye to Thomsen
July 08, 2025
The successful musical partnership between Swedish champion Gota Brass Band and conductor Michael Thomsen has come to an end.
Wantage welcome Hall to the rostrum
July 08, 2025
Daniel Hall has become the new conductor of Wantage Concert Brass.
UniBrass announces 2026 Composer Competition
July 08, 2025
The third edition of the popular composer competition has now been launched.
Funding boost for SBBBA workshops
July 08, 2025
The Scottish Borders Brass Band will be putting on its second youth brass and percussion workshop in September thanks to a funding boost from the Hayward Sanderson Trust.
Broadcast interest in Eagley celebrations
July 08, 2025
The 175th anniversary celebrations of Eagley Band has captured the interest of ITV.
Report & Result: 2025 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest
July 07, 2025
Elland lead the way in claiming the silverware in Brighouse on the weekend
Report & Result: 2025 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup
July 07, 2025
A commanding Hammonds gain a healthy boost to their their bank balance as they take the musical Doctorate honours in style.
4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4
July 06, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...
Report & Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships
July 06, 2025
Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver and Box Hill Academy Brass.
BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education
July 05, 2025
New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.
Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass
July 05, 2025
Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.
Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast
July 05, 2025
The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...
Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding
July 05, 2025
Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.
Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston
July 05, 2025
Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 11
July 05, 2025
The latest episode sees Rich, Steve and Doug find out more about the Whit Friday march contests with Royal Buckley Band.
Enjoy the action from New Zealand
July 04, 2025
You can tune in and enjoy the action from the world's oldest National Championships being held in Christchurch.
Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release
July 03, 2025
The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.
Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers
July 03, 2025
CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.
Nationwide span for Brass Band Week
July 03, 2025
You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.
New President at Cory
July 03, 2025
Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.
New addition to coop trom section
July 03, 2025
Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale joins the cooperation band on trombone.
Corry to make hymn connection with Brighouse & Rastrick
July 03, 2025
Dr Jonathan Corry will lead the West Riding band in a new CD recording project.
Eisteddfod to showcase contests and entertainment
July 03, 2025
There will be banding competitions and entertainment on offer at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in August — including the Llareggub Brass Band and Diego Maradona...
Ratcliffe high as he becomes full AoBBA member
July 03, 2025
Craig Ratcliffe has completed his development training programme to become a full member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust
July 02, 2025
Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.
