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Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain — First Section
Unite the Union claims 'Checkmate' over their rivals to claim the First Section National title.
September 13, 2025
Result: 2025 National Championships of Great Britain — Second Section
South Yorkshire Police claim the first title of the Cheltenham weekend.
September 13, 2025
Band Supplies offers best bet at Cheltenham
If you are looking for a sure thing each way bet on deals on top instruments at Cheltenham, out your money on Band Supplies.
September 12, 2025
Pankhurst work dropped for Australian National Championships.
Lucy Pankhurst's 'The Ghosts of Industry' has been dropped as the Premier Grade set-work at the 2026 Australian National Championships.
September 12, 2025
Cheltenham performances recorded by Wobplay
All the performances at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend will be recorded by Wobplay and available for enjoy again after each section's results.
September 12, 2025
Ev-entz to provide on-stage sponsorship and exclusive deals
The leading percussion hire and retailer will be giving a helping hand to performers on and off stage at Cheltenham this weekend.
September 12, 2025
Oldroyd Brassworks to sell Black Dyke instruments
Instruments performed on by members of Black Dyke Band will now be available to buy through Oldroyd Brassworks.
September 12, 2025
Tewit doff caps for Downton premiere
Martin Hall and players from Tewit Youth Band will be seen and heard in action on the latest Down Abbey film
September 12, 2025
Harper and Brabbins spearhead new era at NYBBGB
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain heralds a new era of artistic leadership and outlook from Philip Harper and Martyn Brabbins.
September 12, 2025
Restructuring at BBE as funding challenges tighten
There have been job losses and restructuring of roles at Brass Bands England as the funding landscape produces extensive challenges for the future.
September 12, 2025
Audition process starts at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
If you are looking to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2026 then auditions are being held this November.
September 12, 2025
BrookWright Music: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (arr. Kenneth Downie)
As Noddy Holder used to shout out — 'It'sssssss Chrissssstmassss' — well for soprano players it is with this little Xmas cracker solo.
September 12, 2025
Death of Harry Cooper
The death has been reported of Harry Cooper, the popular and much respected player with Perthshire Brass and Director of Sales at PLC Music.
September 12, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 14
More chat with a Welsh accent from the trio of Brass Monkeys.
September 12, 2025
Wychavon releases draw details
The draws have been made for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass in November.
September 11, 2025
Cheltenham experience added to new AoBBA intake
Four musicians will enjoy an insight into the adjudication process at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.
September 11, 2025
Decade of joint music making to come to end at Rockingham
Adam Whittle will step down from his role as Musical Director of Rockingham Band at the end of this year.
September 11, 2025
National Children's Band Summer Course concert to be broadcast
You can sit back and enjoy the talents of the National Children's Band of Great Britain as their end of course concert from their recent Summer Course in to be broadcast on YouTube this Friday.
September 10, 2025
Runners and riders confirmed for Cheltenham
The official list of competing bands and their conductors for the 2025 Cheltenham National Finals has been released by Kapitol Promotions.
September 10, 2025
European Soloist Competition open for entries
If you want to be crowned the 10th European Solo Champion then you need to submit a video entry to be considered for the trip to Linz in 2026.
September 10, 2025
Registration now open for Youth Championships
If you are a band or ensemble wishing to take part in a fantastic day of music making in Birmingham next year, then sign up now.
September 10, 2025
Foden's to make Citadel link
Foden's will share the stage with Birmingham Citadel Band as both ensembles return to the centre of Brum for a joint concert.
September 10, 2025
How players can help research into MPA
A Psychology Research Doctoral student is hoping brass band players can help with her research into music performance anxiety.
September 10, 2025
Daws to head to Sydney
Isobel Daws has been appointed principal trombone of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
September 10, 2025
Early Music competition looks for young artists
The York International Young Artists Competition has announced that applications are invited for its 2026 event.
September 10, 2025
