News / 2025
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Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Youth Championships
December 03, 2025
There was a wonderful day of music making for the next generation of Scottish talent in Perth last weekend.
Tragic death of Lydbrook player
December 03, 2025
The Lydbrook Band is mourning the passing of their young euphonium player Thomas Pearse.
Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington
December 03, 2025
David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.
Imps amnesty for returnees
December 03, 2025
If you find an unfamiliar something in the back of a wardrobe or under the stairs when looking for the Xmas decorations this year — it may well belong to Yorkshire Imperial Band
Christmas comes early in York
December 03, 2025
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble are part of the musical attractions at the York Early Music Christmas Festival this year.
Podcast: Brassers — Episode 33
December 03, 2025
The Norwegian banding podcasters Fredrik and Sondre are joined by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler for a chat.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
December 03, 2025
In the first part of a special broadcast, Sandy and Simon talk all things brass with Derek Broadbent.
Radio: Touch of Brass
December 03, 2025
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Martin and Julie over the airwaves
Report & Result: 2025 Wessex BBA Contest
December 02, 2025
Friary made it a double to celebrate in Wessex as they end the year with a successful day at the seaside.
Report & Results: 2025 Belgian National Championships
December 02, 2025
Brassband Willebroek claims a hat-trick of National titles with Festival Brass heading to Linz with them next year.
Report & Result: 2025 Besson Scottish Open
November 30, 2025
Milnrow retains their cross border title in Perth to round off a year of substantial progress under MD, Christopher Binns.
Report & Results: 2025 Swiss National Championships
November 30, 2025
Valaisia Brass Band are champions again as BML Talents, Brass Band Kirchenmusik Fluhli, MG Konkordia Aedermannsdorf, MG Ufhusen and Hinterlander Jugend Brass Band claim the National titles in Lucerne.
Besson ready with early Christmas offers
November 29, 2025
If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.
Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage
November 27, 2025
4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.
Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival
November 27, 2025
There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.
Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth
November 27, 2025
The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.
Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link
November 27, 2025
The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.
Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour
November 27, 2025
Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.
Report & Results: 2025 US Open Championship
November 27, 2025
Chicago Brass Band heads the entertainment stakes in Michigan to secure a first US Open Entertainment Championship title.
Evans to become new Bandmaster at ISB
November 26, 2025
Jonathan Evans will follow in the footsteps of Dr Stephen Cobb as the new Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.
Harper to head to USA in 2026
November 26, 2025
The Cory MD will direct Chicago Brass Band at the North American Brass Band Championships.
Belgian contenders prepare for National challenges
November 26, 2025
18 bands will head to Heist-op-den-Berg this weekend for the 2025 Belgian National Championships.
World Cup draws made...
November 26, 2025
The global battles for WMC titles in Kerkrade have been made.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 12
November 26, 2025
The Brighouse brace are back with their viewpoints and opinions of the latest going-ons in the banding world — the coop to coffins and more.
Foden's welcome percussion addition
November 26, 2025
Ollie Jackson joins the percussion ranks at Foden's Band
