News / 2025
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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.
Elland youth and friends pack the pews at Halifax Minster
February 12, 2025
The recent Halifax Minster Youth Band Festival was certainly a great success — with performers enjoying both spotlight and communal music making.
Farr and wide for Four Seasons from Wales
February 12, 2025
Besson horn star Owen Farr has recorded a new transcription of Vivaldi's iconic 'Four Seasons' to showcase at home and abroad in the coming months.
Filton launch player runway
February 12, 2025
Filton Concert Brass reach out into their local area to attract players wishing to be a playing part of the organisation.
52 bands to take to the stage in Perth for Scottish Championships
February 11, 2025
There is a strong line-up of bands competing to became Scottish Champions in Perth next month as well as book their places in London, Cheltenham and Linz.
BrookWright Music: Love Eternal (arr. Gavin Lamplough)
February 11, 2025
A wonderful trombone or tenor horn solo to add to any concert programme.
National Champion to lead Area preview collection
February 11, 2025
Flowers Band will be joined by Lydbrook, Nailsworth and a brace of ensembles from Cheltenham Silver Band for an Area preview with a little extra ahead of Torquay.
Radio: Touch of Brass
February 11, 2025
Join Martin Upfold each week for an hour of great brass band music making — and you can play it on catch up too.
Skunkworks success on Summer Camp
February 11, 2025
Over 140 worldwide musicians enjoyed a week of great music making and fun in Victoria.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat Brass: Percussion
February 11, 2025
Steve Jones of Cory Band is the guest for this episode to talk all things percussion.
BBE headlines UniBrass Championships
February 10, 2025
Brass Bands England has been announced as the headline support sponsor of the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff this weekend.
Dobcross open doors for Chalk (and others)
February 10, 2025
Dobcross Silver Band will be welcoming Phil Chalk, MD of KDNS Fairey Band to work with them this week — and others are welcome too.
Haverhill benefits from Watkins workshop
February 10, 2025
The Hepworth MD, Ryan Watkins enjoyed his recent trip to work with the Haverhill Band.
German Open open for entries
February 10, 2025
Domestic and international bands can enter the popular German Open Championships in Warstein-Belecke later this year.
Jarvis and Coupland latest Brassettes guests
February 10, 2025
The latest Brassettes podcasts can now be enjoyed with Jo Behan talking to Carol Jarvis and Jennifer Coupland.
