News / 2025
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Christmas Quiz winner
January 05, 2025
A young player linked to Tewkesbury Training Band will get a great New Year's present of a Besson Prodige cornet thanks to the knowledge and research of our quiz winner
Extraordinary Ward steps down at Uppermill
January 05, 2025
After 45 years of unwavering commitment and dedication, John Ward steps down as Chairperson of Uppermill Band.
Brassettes podcast launched
January 05, 2025
A new podcast series focusing on supporting and celebrating female brass musicians has just been launched.
Superbrass Saturday: The Raft of Medusa (Gareth Wood)
January 04, 2025
A fantastic cornet and trombone duet for players to get their teeth stuck into for the New Year.
British Open confirms player rule amendment
January 04, 2025
There has been a small amendment made to the player eligibility rules for UK bands competing in the Spring Festival and British Open.
the cooperation band heads Scottish Band of the Year accolades
January 04, 2025
the cooperation band has been crowned Scottish Band of the Year with section awards claimed by Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Perthshire Brass and Buckhaven & Methil Miners.
Winter success for Elgar Summer School
January 04, 2025
The addition of a new Elgar International Brass Band Winter School attracted over 30 delegates to Bromsgrove.
Marathon man Smith spearheads new fund raising target
January 04, 2025
Ben Smith is taking to the road and to the rostrum for a fund raising campaign close to his heart.
World Rankings — End of year update
January 03, 2025
A year in review as Foden's cling to the top spot for a second year in a row whilst Treize Etoiles and Flowers power up the rankings list in a remarkable 2024 contesting season.
coop players held comedy hostage for New Year...
January 02, 2025
Six players from the cooperation band enjoyed playing their hostage role in the BBC 1 sit-com 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.
Youth additions to WMC
January 02, 2025
The World Music Contest in Kerkrade will include a new Youth band competition and a return of its World Youth Brass Band.
Brighouse and Tredegar join for concert brace
January 02, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will join forces for concerts in Huddersfield and Newtown in the Spring.
VLAMO to host first Belgian National Youth Band course
January 02, 2025
Luc Vertommen and Wim Lauryssen will llead Belgian Youth on first course in April.
New Year honour for Boxted stalwart
January 02, 2025
91 year old John Polley of Boxted Methodist Silver Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours List
Wobplay adds to New Year attractions
January 02, 2025
The leading media platform has been adding more great music for people to enjoy.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episode is now out
January 02, 2025
New Year resolutions are the order of the day with Sandy, Simon and guests Andi Cook and Andrew Baker.
Farren to call the Shotts
January 02, 2025
The experienced Charlie Farren takes the baton with Shotts St Patrick's Band.
