News / 2025
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National Youth Orchestra enjoys record response
October 23, 2025
A record number of young players applied to gain a place on the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Sold out signs up at Brass in Concert
October 23, 2025
It will be a packed Glasshouse in Gateshead for this year's Brass in Concert Championship — but you may still get lucky...
United We Stand — for 125 years and counting
October 23, 2025
The Unite the Union Band has celebrated its 125th anniversary in fine style — as Champions.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 9
October 23, 2025
The latest edition of the popular podcast hosted by Chris Robertson and Tom Smith is now out — with their own focus on the recent Royal Albert Hall National Championship.
Closing date on horizon for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
October 22, 2025
Entrants need to be quick to beat the closing date for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition of 1st November.
Cobb tenure at ISB to come to an end
October 22, 2025
Dr Stephen Cobb will relinquish his tenure as Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army in January 2026.
Oldham Council faces critical challenges with funding
October 22, 2025
The local authority that has been a long term supporter of the Whit Friday contests says its faces an 'extremely challenging' financial future.
Black Dyke continues Evo-lution
October 22, 2025
The cornet section of the Queensbury band now plays on the Oldroyd Evo...
BrookWright Music: Three Carols at Midnight (Martin Cordner)
October 22, 2025
An evocative inspiration of Christmas Eve in the rural heart of France...
Australia to send National band for World Championship challenge
October 21, 2025
Australia Brass will travel to Kerkrade in 2026 to seek World Championship title.
Home grown test-piece talent for New Zealand Championships
October 21, 2025
The five test pieces to be heard in Wellington next year all come from the pens of New Zealand composers.
Bands ready for battles of Bosworth
October 21, 2025
There are plenty of bands taking part in the Leicestershire Brass Band Association contest in Desford this weekend.
Cory set for cinematic trip to Warwick
October 21, 2025
The defending Brass in Concert champion returns from Italy to showcase its cinematic entertainment at Warwicks Arts Centre.
Result: 2025 Stanley Entertainment Contest
October 21, 2025
Felling takes the honours at the South Causey Inn
Result: 2025 ODBBA Entertainment Contest
October 21, 2025
Kidlington Concert Brass retains its entertainment crown in Witney.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 21, 2025
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge
Result: 2025 Austrian National Championship
October 20, 2025
Brass Band Oberosterreich makes it four wins in a row as they secure the Austrian title in Innsbruck and their place at the European Championships in Montreux in 2027.
Results: 2025 German Open
October 20, 2025
3BA Concert Brass makes it a hat-trick of entertainment victories at the German Open as Woodshockers Brass and Brass Band Hombeek claim the section honours.
Results: 2025 NIBA Championship
October 20, 2025
1st Old Boys Silver retain their title and claim the Euro honours with section victories for CWA and Dungannon Silver.
Just 10 and counting for Brass in Concert
October 18, 2025
There are now just 10 tickets left before the sold-out signs are posted for the Brass in Concert Championships.
Armed Man comes to Swansea
October 18, 2025
Sir Karl Jenkins will lead the Aldbourne Band in the Welsh premiere of his new brass band version of 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' at the Brangwyn Hall on Sunday.
Dutch bands prepare for Gregson National challenges
October 18, 2025
Works by Edward Gregson will test the competing bands at the Dutch National Championships in Utrecht.
Results: 2025 Rochdale Contest
October 18, 2025
Sandhurst Silver claims the honours and Spring Festival invitation in Rochdale with section wins for Hawk Green, Dobcross Silver and Brindle Band.
SWBBA delight at Championship response
October 18, 2025
There will be a strong field of competing bands — from Championship to Training — for the 77th annual SWBBA Championships in Torquay next month.
Yorkshire announces adjudication line-up
October 17, 2025
The adjudicators that will make the all important decisions at the 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships have been announced.
