News / 2025
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Granite enjoy 175th anniversary celebrations
November 26, 2025
Music, history and well deserved awards were on offer at Granite City's recent 175th anniversary concert.
Hairsine tenure at Fulham comes to an end
November 26, 2025
The musical partnership between MD Sam Hairsine and Fulham Brass has ended after two seasons together.
Gregson's vision helped by chart success
November 26, 2025
Edward Gregson's latest CD release has already made its mark on the Classical Music charts.
Early Area success for Foden's
November 26, 2025
Over 100 performers have already benefitted from some early Area test-piece insight and help from Foden's Band players.
BrookWright Music: Jingle Bells Forever (Pierpont/Sousa/Smith arr. Lythaby)
November 26, 2025
A festive favourite with pinch of Sousa march magic for Christmas.
Petition aims to stop potential music services cut
November 26, 2025
An on-line petition has now been submitted to try and stop cuts to instrumental music services in Dumfries & Galloway.
Report & Results: 2025 GBBA Contest
November 26, 2025
Lydbrook head an impressive contest day of music making in Gloucestershire.
Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest
November 26, 2025
Newstead Brass led the prize-winners in South Normanton with section wins for Hucknall & Linby MC, Hathern, Long Eaton Silver and Swinton & District Excelsior.
Radio: Touch of Brass
November 26, 2025
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
4BR Review — Episode 11
November 23, 2025
Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas
Swiss set to celebrate 50th contest anniversary
November 23, 2025
The Swiss National Championships will reach a significant milestone this year in Lucerne with new works set to test the 60 competing bands.
Results: 2025 SEWBBA Tonyrefail Festival
November 23, 2025
There was a welcome return of contesting action in South Wales as bands took to the stage in Tonyrefail.
Result: 2025 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
November 22, 2025
Unite Scotland Kinneil claims victory in Perth.
NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants
November 22, 2025
The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.
New era for Brass Band Summer School
November 22, 2025
Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is to be the new home of the Brass Band Summer School as it prepares for 40th anniversary.
Tailored insurance for BBE members
November 22, 2025
Brass Band England is offering the opportunity for its member bands to enjoy bespoke insurance for people, instruments and assets.
Stevens takes lead at Jackfield
November 22, 2025
The experienced Craig Stevens becomes the new MD at Jackfield Band
Chamber artists to raise funds for Chiswick Brass Festival
November 22, 2025
A special free afternoon of music making will help raise funds for the Chiswick Brass Festival.
Competitors ready for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
November 21, 2025
20 bands will take to the stage at Perth Concert Hall this weekend.
Childs set for RNCM honour
November 21, 2025
David Childs is to become a RNCM Associate Member in acknowledgement of his personal achievements in the world of music and learning.
Brass band connections strengthened at Worshipful Company of Musicians
November 21, 2025
Alun Hughes and Mark Bromley take leading roles at the Worshipful Company of Musicians as Louise Renshaw's remarkable contribution is marked at installation ceremony.
Roman talent shines with Italian Brass Band
November 21, 2025
Rising brass stars are being promoted with the help of the pioneering work of the Italian Brass Band.
Marathon concert set to boost Purcell funds
November 21, 2025
A 24 hour long concert will help raise bursary funds for pupils at Purcell School.
Welcome addition to Fountain City family
November 21, 2025
A new ensemble aimed at adults with wishing to return to banding has been launched by Fountain City Band in the USA.
Swiss connection for Gregson
November 21, 2025
Edward Gregson has just returned from a masterclass trip to work with students at the Bern University of the Arts.
