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Report & Result: 2022 Brass in Concert Championship
Brighouse & Rastrick tangos to victory for the first time since 2007 at the 45th Brass in Concert Sage, Gateshead.
November 19, 2022
Final countdown to Brass in Concert Championship
The clock is ticking towards the starting time for the entertainers to take to the stage — make sure you book your seats at Sage Gateshead or at home.
November 18, 2022
Swiss prepare for National challenge
There will be national pride at stake in Montreux this weekend as Swiss bands battle for titles.
November 18, 2022
New principal lead at City of Bradford
Talented student Adam Scaife has become the new principal cornet of City of Bradford Band.
November 18, 2022
Tredegar pick up a penguin for BiC weekend .
From the Proms in London to the penguins of Antarctica via the Sage Gateshead and a premiere trip to Durham for Ian Porthouse and his band this weekend.
November 18, 2022
Grammy nomination for Goldsmith
Producer Adam Goldsmith will be leading the brass band coverage this weekend at Brass in Concert, but a Grammy nomination for a classical music CD he produced is the latest accolade.
November 17, 2022
Black Dyke awards for Hand and Binns
The Queensbury band's main annual awards are presented to Gareth Hand and Stephanie Binns.
November 17, 2022
Bare Necessities in place for Brass in Concert
A great education outreach scheme will be on show at Sage Gateshead on Friday — highlighting the championships commitment to the next generation of performers.
November 17, 2022
GUS go green for BIC and the planet
The GUS Band will be looking for an environmentally friendly outcome to all their future concert and contest appearances — starting at Brass in Concert this weekend.
November 17, 2022
Friary television media warm up for Brass in Concert
Friary Brass got an extra bit of high profile media exposure ahead of their Brass in Concert appearance this weekend.
November 17, 2022
New trio heads to Longridge
The Bolsover Entertainment Champion welcomes three new signings.
November 17, 2022
New status boost for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
The outstanding work of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has been recognised with National Youth Music Organisation status from Arts Council England.
November 17, 2022
New front row for Cory at BiC
There will be a new front row team on show at the Brass in Concert Championships for the defending champion.
November 17, 2022
Davies take baton at Crofton
The hugely experienced Jim Davies becomes the new Musical Director of Crofton Silver Band.
November 17, 2022
Pegram era at Chinnor reaches last chord after 43 years
David Pegram brings down the baton for the last time at Chinnor Silver Band after 43 years at the helm.
November 17, 2022
King to return to Manger
Prof David King will lead Manger Musikklag at the Norwegian National Championships next year
November 17, 2022
Changes at Geneva
There have been changes in the management team at Geneva Instruments.
November 17, 2022
Death of Clive Baker
The death has been announced of the highly respected Melton Band player, Chairperson and President, Clive Baker.
November 17, 2022
Ukranian charity boost for Christmas
Download a copy of 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' and you can help a fantastic charity
November 17, 2022
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 13th November
Music inspired by remembrance on the show from Chris Helme this week.
November 17, 2022
BBE offers job opportunity
Brass Bands England is looking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer — and it could be you....
November 16, 2022
Future brass stars impress in Italy
Some of the most the most talented young brass players were in competition in Povoletto — led by a startling 16 year old trombonist Francesco Maffei.
November 16, 2022
Report & Results: 2022 Swedish National Championships
Göta Brass claims fifth consecutive title and land honour to represent the home nation at the 2023 Europeans.
November 16, 2022
Youth call for free brass course day
The Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Course will take place on Sunday 27th November — and its free.
November 16, 2022
Van Looy adds to musical air miles
Glenn Van Looy has been enjoying his musical travels of late — although its back home for the next challenge.
November 16, 2022
