News / 2025
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Report & Results: 2025 Buxton Festival of Brass
May 06, 2025
Whitworth Vale & Healey capture the essence of victory as there are also wins for Delph, Dobcross Silver and St John's Mossley in Buxton.
Radio: Touch of Brass
May 06, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves with this VE Day celebration special.
Spring Festival line-ups confirmed
May 05, 2025
60 bands will look to take one step closer to the British Open this weekend in Blackpool.
Childs premiere wins critical acclaim
May 05, 2025
There has both audience and critical approval in abundance after David Childs gave the world premiere of James MacMillan's Euphonium Concerto, 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' in Cardiff.
Granite in supportive tow with new sponsor
May 05, 2025
Granite City Brass will celebrate its 175th anniversary thanks to sponsorship from leading vehicle assessor and towbar specialists Mototech Aberdeen.
Brass exploration of Holocene in Bradford and London
May 05, 2025
The Onyx Brass quintet will join forces with Hammonds and Amersham Bands for a musical soundscape of the Halocene epoch as part of the New Music Biennial 2025.
Broadcast focus on European Championships
May 05, 2025
If you can't get to Stavanger later this week then you can just sit back and enjoy all the great music making thanks to Wobplay.
Memorial Concert to celebrate life of Denis Wick
May 05, 2025
A special memorial concert is to be held in London to celebrate the life of the remarkable Denis Wick.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel (Episode 2)
May 05, 2025
Music from Ireland, Scotland, Belgium and Tibet were featured in the second episode of the new Radio 3 series as well as from guest, Peter Moore.
Brass band welcome at Purcell School
May 05, 2025
Britain's oldest school for young musicians is now looking to help inspire cornet, horn, baritone and euphonium players.
KELI cast call for Whitburn and Kingdom
May 05, 2025
Players from Whitburn and Kingdom Brass will take to a very different performance stage in the coming weeks.
Report & Results: 2025 IABCB National Championships
May 05, 2025
Record breaking Drogheda adds to its title tally at National Championships.
Deaf Awareness Week launched
May 05, 2025
Help eliminate uncertainty about assisting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
BrookWright Music: Saltarello from 'Italian Symphony' (Mendelssohn arr. Phil Lawrence)
May 05, 2025
A tour de force concert finale bubbling with Italian passion
Chris Helme funeral details confirmed
May 05, 2025
Details have been released of the funeral of the respected broadcaster and band historian Chris Helme.
Brass in Concert line-ups announced
May 02, 2025
Cory will defend its entertainment title against rivals from England, Scotland, Norway and The Netherlands, whilst the Youth Championships promise an extra fun packed treat in Gateshead.
30th anniversary of EBBA marked in countdown to Stavanger
April 30, 2025
The European Brass Band Association was formed 30 years ago today.
Sold out signs ready for Childs Euphonium world premiere
April 30, 2025
There are just a few tickets left if you want to hear the world premiere of James Macmillan's 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' euphonium concerto played by David Childs in Cardiff.
UKLBF reiterates collective agreement on banding issues
April 30, 2025
The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.
Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass
April 30, 2025
The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.
Albert Hall tickets to go on sale in May
April 30, 2025
You will be able to secure your seat for the top section National Final at the Royal Albert from 1st May.
Report & Results: 2025 Holmfirth Contest
April 30, 2025
Hepworth prepares for its Grand Shield challenge by regaining the test-piece and hymn tune honours in Holmfirth, as section titles head to Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Littleborough and Tewit Youth.
UK Music launches annual survey
April 29, 2025
Musicians and organisations urged to complete annual survey to help create an accurate assessment of the value of the UK music sector.
Flowers to target World title in 2026
April 29, 2025
The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
40th anniversary celebrations for Regent Brass
April 29, 2025
Great memories of a pioneering band were recalled in a get together concert for former players of Brent Youth Band and Regent Brass.
