News / 2025
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Nystad takes one step down from Sandefjord lead
January 23, 2025
One of Norwegian banding's most respected cornet players has decided to relinquish his role as principal cornet of Sandefjord Brass Symposium after 38 years.
Academy appointment for Cirtina
January 23, 2025
Josh Cirtina will become the bass trombone professor at the Royal College of Music.
Culpin takes baritone lead at Grimethorpe
January 23, 2025
One of the banding world's rising stars takes on a new role as solo baritone with Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Marzella-Wheeler votes still open
January 23, 2025
You still have time to vote for Katrina Marzella-Wheeler in the 2025 RPS Inspiration Award.
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McElligott to lead Imps to Yorkshire Area
January 23, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott will lead Yorkshire Imperial's Royal Albert Hall qualification drive in Huddersfield.
RNCM Day of Percussion
January 23, 2025
If you want to enjoy a day packed full of all things percussion then head to the RNCM on 9th February.
Change to LBBA Contest date
January 23, 2025
The popular Leicestershire BBA Contest will now take place on Sunday 26th October.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
January 22, 2025
We find out more about the programme of music from this world and beyond to be featured on Saturday evening at the RNCM from the Queensbury band and Galactico soloists.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
January 21, 2025
We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.
CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition
January 21, 2025
The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
North West Area line-ups announced
January 21, 2025
The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.
Brass band mining heritage celebrated
January 21, 2025
Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.
Higgins premiere to feature with Hardenberger in Wales
January 21, 2025
The latest world premiere by composer Gavin Higgins will be featured in a double header concert in Wales alongside trumpet star Hakan Hardenberger.
SBBA to support student outreach
January 21, 2025
The Scottish Brass Band Association is to support the establishment of a new student brass band in Glasgow.
Bold as Brass contest to return to Wakefield
January 21, 2025
The combination of brass contesting and coal mining heritage will return again in June — with just 10 places up for grabs.
cooperation band to celebrate Wallace
January 21, 2025
A special charity concert by the cooperation band will have a dual purpose of support and celebration.
Cory present annual awards
January 21, 2025
Tom Hutchinson and Ali Woodman gain extra recognition from Brass in Concert champion.
Music Matters announces adoptees
January 21, 2025
Charity flagship programme links up with four new creators.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Philip Harper
January 20, 2025
Ahead of their appearance in Manchester on the weekend, we talk to the Cory MD about their programme of exciting contrasts.
Masson takes baton at Black Country Brass
January 20, 2025
Iain Masson has been appointed as the new MD and Artistic Director at Black Country Brass
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episodes
January 20, 2025
Two new episodes see Sandy and Simon talk to Samantha Harrison about her work with Elland Silver Band organisation and with Garry Cutt in paying tribute to the late, great Elgar Howarth.
Flowers stars to lead GBBA Workshop Day
January 20, 2025
Players from the National Champion will lead a day of inspirational playing for Third and Fourth Section players.
Elgar Howarth funeral details
January 18, 2025
The funeral of Elgar Howarth will take place in London in February.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse
January 18, 2025
Ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival, we catch up with Tredegar's MD to talk about their featured programme of music.
Superbrass Saturday: Gull Dances (Terry Johns)
January 18, 2025
A great series of dances inspired by Scottish gulls in flight, looking for food and soaring above the Scottish cliffs to add to any concert programme.
