News / 2025
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World Rankings: September update
September 21, 2025
Treize Etoiles rise back to No.1, with Brighouse closing in after a second British Open win in four years.
Result: 2025 Besson Swiss Open
September 21, 2025
Valaisia lays down the marker for their Swiss National defence as they retain the Swiss Open title in Luzern.
2026 Spring Festival test-pieces and judges announced
September 20, 2025
The trio of works and the judges in the Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy have been confirmed by the Mortimer family.
NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday
September 18, 2025
You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.
Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction
September 18, 2025
The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.
Adams and coop in percussion partnership
September 18, 2025
Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.
Dutch judges announced
September 18, 2025
The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.
What links Peter Graham, Rex Richardson, Alfred Hitchcock and Beyonce?
September 18, 2025
Composer Peter Graham's music has been reaching a truly global audience of late...
Red Admiral judges announced
September 18, 2025
The panel of adjudicators to be entertained at the forthcoming Red Admiral event in Chorley has been announced.
New BBE guide helps bands plan successful European tours
September 18, 2025
All the help you need to plan a tour overseas can now be found through Brass Bands England.
Heartfield takes trom role at British Open Champions
September 18, 2025
Joe Heartfield takes the second trombone seat at Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
Foden's regional reach out for 2026
September 17, 2025
If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.
Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together
September 17, 2025
In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.
Concerto test for Norwegian elite
September 17, 2025
Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.
2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced
September 17, 2025
Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.
Report & Result: 2025 BrassFest Enniskillen
September 17, 2025
1st Old Boys lead the way in Enniskillen as new event proves to be a huge hit with local listeners.
Eccles takes final bow at Brighouse
September 17, 2025
Mike Eccles ends his Brighouse & Rastrick flugel tenure on a high after British Open victory.
Radio: Touch of Brass
September 17, 2025
More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a flavour of the National Finals at Cheltenham.
Flowers stars to inspire next generation
September 16, 2025
The Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association will host a special youth workshop with members of Flowers Band — so get along.
Balsom return to Royston gains BBC coverage
September 16, 2025
Award winning trumpeter recently returned to her brass banding roots as she prepared for her final concert appearance at the Last Night of the Proms.
Live stream for Red Admiral watching
September 16, 2025
If you can't make it to the Red Admiral Entertainment contest later this month you can sit back an enjoy it at home instead.
Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation
September 16, 2025
The second season of BBE's popular podcast series returns exploring the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.
Muriel Newsome funeral details announced
September 16, 2025
The funeral of Muriel Newsome will take place on 24th September.
Report & Result: 2025 National Championships of Great Britain — Third Section
September 14, 2025
Dobcross Silver strikes royal gold as they claim the Third Section honours.
Report & Result: 2025 National Championships of Great Britain — Fourth Section
September 14, 2025
The Fourth Section National title heads to Scotland with Arbroath & Carnoustie.
