News / 2025
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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.
BBE boosts member services with project evaluation support
January 18, 2025
A new initiative from Brass Bands England will help bands with their ongoing fund raising projects.
Italian school inspires new Romans
January 18, 2025
The Italian Brass Band based in Rome has started the new year by inspiring a new set of players.
BrookWright Music: Nessun Dorma (Puccini arr. Ian Jones)
January 18, 2025
Perhaps the most famous tenor aria in the operatic world is now available to be played on trombone.
Passion and hard work to drive SBBA forward in 2025
January 18, 2025
SBBA President reveals the priorities that will drive the organisation foreword in 2025 and beyond, despite challenging times.
Down the pit at National Youth Music Theatre
January 18, 2025
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 10-23 then you can apply to gain a wonderful musical opportunity.
New quintet adds to Dobcross strength
January 18, 2025
Five new signings add to the sense of musical optimism at Dobcross Silver Band ahead of Area challenge.
Ruck takes helm at Sandhurst
January 18, 2025
Former Llwydcoed conductor Joshua Ruck becomes the new MD at Sandhurst Silver.
Wainwright takes residency in Five Lakes
January 18, 2025
Andrew Wainwright has joined Paul Lovatt-Cooper as a Composer in Residence at Five Lakes Silver Band
New MD comes to aid of St John's (Mossley)
January 18, 2025
Ben Hill-Wilson is the new MD at St John's (Mossley).
Ticket demand increases capacity for RNCM concerts
January 17, 2025
High demand for tickets has seen the RNCM open its concert hall balcony for concerts at the forthcoming International Brass Band Festival.
