News / 2025
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Results: 2025 French National Championships
February 17, 2025
Haut-de-France claims a fifth consecutive French National title in Metz, with section wins for Brass Band De Gones, Brass Band Musicalis Algrange, Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud and Brass Band Brassaventure.
Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest
February 17, 2025
Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.
Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships
February 16, 2025
The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff
Report & Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship
February 16, 2025
Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport.
RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts to enjoy on Wobplay
February 15, 2025
The concerts from Foden's, Athena Brass and Tredegar can now be enjoyed in full on the Wobplay media planform.
Death of Angela Westacott
February 15, 2025
The Welsh brass banding community will share in their support of the family and friends of Tylorstown player Angela Westacott at the Welsh Open contest in Newport.
Superbrass Saturday: Live and Let Die (McCartney arr. Nathan Deverill)
February 15, 2025
Time to take you back to Roger Moore and Wings in their prime with this cracking bit of James Bond theme music
Soloists and ensembles on show in Belfast
February 15, 2025
If you are anywhere near Paton Halls in Belfast then pop in and enjoy the BBNI Solo and Ensembles competition.
Dalmellington looks to attract next generation with Come and Try day
February 15, 2025
The Dalmellington Band will be opening the free doors to its Brass Academy to attract the next generation of young playing talent.
54 bands to battle for Yorkshire Area honours
February 15, 2025
The line-up of bands has been announced for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield.
Neish enjoys Argentine connection
February 14, 2025
Les Neish has just returned from a low brass trip to the tubas of Argentina.
UK Leading Bands Forum commits to carrying its voice forward
February 14, 2025
A year from its formation the UKLBF has 100% commitment in place to get its voice heard in cooperation with decision makers.
BrookWright Music: Jupiter from 'The Planets' (Holst arr. Andrew Wainwright)
February 14, 2025
A new 10-piece arrangement of Holst's 'Bringer of Jollity' cleverly arranged by Andrew Wainwright.
Rotary recital for young baritone star
February 14, 2025
12 year old Neythen Powell-Jones will be enjoying a busy banding and solo weekend next month.
Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed
February 14, 2025
40 bands will head to Durham for the North of England Regional Championships next month as organisers reveal adjudication teams.
Welsh Open entertainment draw
February 13, 2025
13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.
Death of Denis Wick
February 13, 2025
The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.
4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
February 12, 2025
The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.
Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day
February 12, 2025
James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.
Judges announced for Youth Championships
February 12, 2025
There will be plenty of youthful talent as well as experience with the judges in Hull in March with Zoe Wright, Sam Wynne, Jamie Smith, Thomas Dunne, Alan Duguid, Ashley Dixon and Chris Houlding.
Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge
February 12, 2025
Glyn Williams will mark 30 years of competing at the Regional Championships this year with a record of achievement not many can match.
New Welsh Open award Bound by great memories
February 12, 2025
A new award will be presented at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest this weekend in memory of Tredegar baritone player Jon Bound.
Capacity reached for 30th Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School
February 12, 2025
The popular summer course has reached its capacity of delegates for its 2025 event.
New players boost BD1 Area preparations
February 12, 2025
There have been new player signings in the ranks of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire
Cory take flight to help Fourth Section contenders
February 12, 2025
Philip Harper and his band have produced a workshop video on Andrea Price's 'I Daedalus' to help contenders identify and overcome its challenges in time for their Area performances.
