News / 2025
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Junior Gift Drop offer from rooms4groups
June 20, 2025
The hotel and travel specialists are offering extra help to groups with youngsters in their ranks.
Bugle ready for 99th and 100th contests
June 20, 2025
The famous West of England Bandsmens' Festival in Bugle announces details of this and next year's events.
Brown given green light at Bearpark & Esh
June 20, 2025
Gavin Borwn will become the new MD of the Bearpark & Esh Band.
Newport and Hackett reach last chord
June 20, 2025
A partnership that thrived over 13 years comes to an end at Newport Borough
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 10
June 20, 2025
The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by former Northop cornet player Bernie Thelwell.
Release trio to mark Wallace Collection 40th anniversary
June 19, 2025
Three new download albums are released to mark the ongoing musical endeavours of the renowed brass ensemble.
Foden's siblings in Harmony in Hanley
June 19, 2025
The Foden's senior and youth ensembles will join with vocal forces for a concert in Hanley.
Royal appointment for Hanson
June 18, 2025
Rob Hanson, the MD of John Packer Instruments was at Windsor Castle to mark the company's Award success.
Short lists announced for BBE Awards
June 18, 2025
The short list nominations for 2025 Brass Band England Awards have been released — with you able to vote on the 'Project of the Year'.
King's Birthday Honour for Dobcross stalwart
June 18, 2025
Susan Crook, the Chairperson and founding member of Dobcross Youth Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Uppermill reach new Whit Friday heights
June 18, 2025
Uppermill Band certainly enjoyed their Whit Friday contesting day, with prizes to back up the fun...
Friary employ wow factor to help raise Church funds
June 18, 2025
Friary Brass made its popular concert visit to help raise funds for a local church.
New Doctoral head at RNCM
June 18, 2025
Dr Tom Atkinson has taken on the role of Head of Doctoral Programmes at the RNCM.
Funeral details for Evie Dunger
June 17, 2025
Funeral details announced for talented young Kibworth flugel player.
Radio: Touch of Brass
June 17, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves this weekend.
Report & Results: 2025 Dutch Open
June 16, 2025
Brass Band Schoonhoven claim the Championship title in Groningen as 1st Old Boys claim a historic victory and Brass Band Schoonhoven B make it a Dutch double.
Report & Results: 2025 Tameside Whit Friday
June 14, 2025
Foden's led by Michael Fowles maintain their grip on the Whit Friday honours as the Sandbach red wall remains firmly in place in Tameside.
Report & Results: 2025 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday
June 14, 2025
Garry Cutt and Brighouse & Rastrick claim the Whit Friday honours and a little bit of history in Saddleworth.
Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day
June 13, 2025
Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.
Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests
June 13, 2025
There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.
Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions
June 13, 2025
It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.
Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB
June 12, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.
StAMP of musical excellence to be heard in St Andrews
June 12, 2025
The fifth anniversary of the St Andrews Music Participation initiative is being celebrated with performances in St Andrews this weekend.
Gregson church celebration in Ashley
June 12, 2025
There will be a very personal birthday celebration from the friends of Edward Gregson this weekend in Cheshire.
Cook honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia
June 12, 2025
Joe Cook, one of Australia's finest brass players has been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours List.
