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Report & Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain
Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success on a day of new memories at the Royal Albert Hall.
October 12, 2025
Friday night Gregson spotlights
You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.
October 10, 2025
Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall
The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.
October 10, 2025
The composer's viewpoint
Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.
October 10, 2025
What's your National knowledge like?
The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.
October 10, 2025
Review the 4BR Review — Episode 9
You can enjoy the 4BR preview of the 2025 National Championships as well as the spotlight on the latest CD releases — all on repeat.
October 10, 2025
Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.
October 10, 2025
Nothing pointless about National winners...
In a strange quirk of coincidence, the National Championship knowledge of the general public came under quiz scrutiny just days before the event...
October 10, 2025
Brabbins in Kensington
The orchestral conductor didn't want to miss the chance to connect with the brass band movement in Adelaide — with a visit to conduct the Kensington & Norwood Band in rehearsal.
October 10, 2025
Bright set for half marathon challenge
Stamford Brass conductor Julian Bright will be pounding the roads at the Great Eastern Half Marathon to raise funds for two causes close to his heart.
October 10, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 16
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent.
October 10, 2025
Marshall leads with Evo
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.
October 09, 2025
Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions
Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.
October 09, 2025
Besses welcome new principal cornet
Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.
October 09, 2025
Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage
The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.
October 09, 2025
Brass Band World magazine: October edition
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.
October 09, 2025
Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.
October 08, 2025
Cory and Baker CD brace launched
The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.
October 08, 2025
4BR Review — Episode 9
Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.
October 07, 2025
Half century mark for cooperation players
Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.
October 07, 2025
Heaton spotlight on Radio 3
The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.
October 07, 2025
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.
October 07, 2025
Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge
Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.
October 07, 2025
Moore and Vollam lead BTS Award winners
Peter Moore and Helen Vollam are leading award winners with the British Trombone Society.
October 07, 2025
Women Composers Brass Directory launched
A new directory of women composers and their works has been launched by media content creator Liv Richardson.
October 07, 2025
