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2024 National Championships of Great Britain
The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse
13-14 September
Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain — First Section
September 13
Unite the Union claims 'Checkmate' over their rivals to claim the First Section National title.
Result: 2025 National Championships of Great Britain — Second Section
September 13 • South Yorkshire Police claim the first title of the Cheltenham weekend.
Band Supplies offers best bet at Cheltenham
September 12 • If you are looking for a sure thing each way bet on deals on top instruments at Cheltenham, out your money on Band Supplies.
Pankhurst work dropped for Australian National Championships.
September 12 • Lucy Pankhurst's 'The Ghosts of Industry' has been dropped as the Premier Grade set-work at the 2026 Australian National Championships.
Cheltenham performances recorded by Wobplay
September 12 • 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.
Ev-entz to provide on-stage sponsorship and exclusive deals
September 12 • The leading percussion hire and retailer will be giving a helping hand to performers on and off stage at Cheltenham this weekend.
Oldroyd Brassworks to sell Black Dyke instruments
September 12 • Instruments performed on by members of Black Dyke Band will now be available to buy through Oldroyd Brassworks.
Tewit doff caps for Downton premiere
September 12 • Martin Hall and players from Tewit Youth Band will be seen and heard in action on the latest Down Abbey film
Harper and Brabbins spearhead new era at NYBBGB
September 12 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain heralds a new era of artistic leadership and outlook from Philip Harper and Martyn Brabbins.
Best of British Brass Bands
£7.50£6.00
Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady
£31.25£28.25
Black Dyke Mills Band plays Rossini
£5.39£5.39
Preludes, Rags and Cakewalks
£13.25£13.25
Gabrieli: The Glory of Venice
£12.75£12.75
Transatlantic - Onyx Brass and John Wilson
£14.00£12.75
4BR Review - Episode 7
September 6 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas preview the 2025 British Open Championship in Birmingham
4BR Interview - Episode 5
August 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.
4BR Review - Episode 6
August 20 • A special live episode on how we can break free of our self-imposed confines to reach out to new audiences?
4BR Review - Episode 5
July 17 • Modern major test pieces, Artificial Intelligence and compositional craftsmanship, CD reviews and much more
2025 National Championships of Great Britain: Cheltenham preview
September 12 • Ballet, monarchy and a day of wrath all rolled up into a weekend of contesting in Cheltenham as National titles are up for grabs.
Catch him if you can: The last King of banding
September 9 • Prof David King once again reminded the brass banding world of his unique talents at Symphony Hall.
2025 British Open Championship: Podium adjudications
September 7 • The written remarks of Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst for the podium finishers Brighouse & Rastrick, Brass Band Treize Etoiles and Cory.
2025 British Open Championship: Preview
September 4 • Shakespeare may well have enjoyed a trip to hear the 18 bands battle for the British Open title this year — for the contesting world's a stage, and all men and women merely players...
Concert: Flowers Band
August 31 • The National Champion endorses its wide ranging musical credentials with an impressive showing at Snape Maltings.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Wales
August 30 • A neat balance of traditional tributes and slot machine fun provides musical insight and exuberance as the flagship of Welsh youth banding showcase their talents in Newport.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
August 10 • Martyn Brabbins focuses a far and wide approach with a musical eye to an immediate future closer to home for the stars of tomorrow.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 1,126.73 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,032.85 |
| 3 | Foden's | 1,003.92 |
| 4 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 946.60 |
| 5 | Brass Band Willebroek | 858.63 |
| 6 | Flowers | 739.99 |
| 7 | Black Dyke | 645.89 |
| 8 | Valaisia Brass Band | 618.19 |
| 9 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 493.42 |
| 10 | Tredegar | 488.91 |
Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals
Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH
Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals
Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH
Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend
Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH
Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert
Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band
Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ
Longridge Band
September 13 • Longridge Band invite applications for a SOPRANO CORNET player. We are a friendly, committed band, who enjoy a good balance of concerts and contests throughout the year.
Chinnor Silver
September 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (15th) and we would welcome any players who fancy joining us for a relaxed and friendly blow.. All abilities are welcome and meeting with us has no impact on your main band.. Cake and coffee included FREE
Epping Forest Band
September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.
Prof. Christopher Houlding
MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator