News / 2025
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Wainwright writes major work to commemorate Coventry Blitz
November 06, 2025
Composer Andrew Wainwright's major work for choir, orchestra and organ will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.
Jones steps down from Crofton lead
November 06, 2025
Dean Jones has stepped down as Musical Director of Crofton Silver Band after nearly a decade of progress.
Tonner takes helm at Kingdom Brass
November 06, 2025
Eoin Tonner has been appointed the new MD at Kingdom Brass
Wakefield pays tribute to Beckley
November 06, 2025
Wakefield Metropolitan Brass has paid its musical tribute to former MD Duncan Beckley at a recent local concert.
Inspirational Shaw shortlisted for Unsung Hero award
November 05, 2025
The fantastic music education work of Adams artist Nicola Shaw has been recognised by her being shortlisted for a Music Mark award.
Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular
November 05, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.
RBC to host Elgar International Festival of Brass
November 05, 2025
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the Elgar International Festival of Brass in 2026.
An evening with Frank
November 05, 2025
Frank Renton will be the guest on the latest Brass Band Conductors Association spotlight evening webcast.
Wychavon thanks Trim dedication
November 05, 2025
Dr Val Trim's contribution to the long term success of the Wychavon Festival of Brass was marked at the recent event.
KNDS Fairey to bring their best of brass to Pudsey
November 05, 2025
The Stockport band will head to Pudsey later this month to deliver their brand of brass band entertainment.
Extra boost to Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
November 05, 2025
The prize fund of the popular event will be boosted in 2026, so make sure you get your entry in early.
Early entries welcome for 2026 ODBBA Contest
November 05, 2025
You can make sure your band is in the starting line-up for the 2026 Oxford & District Brass Band Association early next year.
Radio: Touch of Brass
November 05, 2025
The latest episode features music to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
November 05, 2025
The latest edition of the popular podcast sees Sandy and Simon chat to the 'Paganini of the Tenor Horn', Billy Rushworth
Results: 2025 Danish National Championships
November 04, 2025
Concord books their flight to Linz as they claim the Danish crown in Aarhus and section titles go to Frederiksberg Brass Band, Hvidovre Musikskoles Brass Band and FDF Gladsaxe Brass Band.
Hutchinson to become new principal cornet at Black Dyke Band
November 04, 2025
Tom Hutchinson will return to Yorkshire to follow Richard Marshall as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band.
Results: 2025 SWBBA Annual Championships
November 03, 2025
Camborne leads the prize winners in Torquay with section victories to St Pinnock, Pendennis Brass, St Austell Youth and South Molton Training.
Result: 2025 DCBBA Festival of Brass
November 03, 2025
Bearpark & Esh head the prize winners in Peterlee.
Results: 2025 Wychavon Festival of Brass
November 02, 2025
Ratby Co-operative leads the entertainment winners at Evesham with section victories for Lydbrook, Harborough, Lydney Town and University of Warwick Brass.
Result: 2025 Borders Entertainment Contest
November 02, 2025
Renfrew Burgh tops the entertainment in Jedburgh.
Results: 2025 Siddis Championship
November 02, 2025
Eikanger claims a fourth consecutive title as they lead the Nordic entertainment in Stavanger.
Results: 2025 Dutch National Championships
November 02, 2025
De Bazuin Oenkerk leads the title winners in Utrecht.
Last call for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
October 31, 2025
The last bar is closing for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition — as 1st November looms for entries.
Rankings update: October
October 31, 2025
Desford storm back into top ten as five-way battle for world number one goes down to the wire
Final countdown for Dutch National Championships
October 31, 2025
4BR will be heading to Utrecht to bring live comments on the Dutch National Championships.
