It has been confirmed that the UnbiBrass Championships will be held in Yorkshire over the next two years, with the 2021 event taking place at the University of Sheffield on Saturday 6th February.

Host

The University of Sheffield Brass Band claimed the 2020 UniBrass Shield title — and will now play host the competition which will see the UniBrass Trophy held at the university's Octagon Centre, a multi-purpose conference and music venue, whilst the Shield will be held in its Drama Studio.

The 2021 contest will also see the return of the Gala Concert, which will take place in the Octagon Centre on the Saturday evening. An announcement on the artists involved will follow in due course.

Fantastic event

Sheffield UniBrass Organising Committee, Chair Voirrey Baker told 4BR: "We're delighted to be announced as hosts for the 2021 and 2022 UniBrass contests.

We believe that this will be a fantastic event, showcasing the many talented brass band musicians at universities across the country. We are also excited to bring some new ideas to the contest, giving it a Sheffield twist."

Students Union

Sheffield Students Union will be a focal point for the contest with additional activities, performances and social events throughout the day and into the evening.

Sheffield Students' Union Activities Officer, Martha Evans, added: "I'm delighted to hear this news and extend my congratulations to the Sheffield UniBrass Organising Committee.

We look forward to welcoming brass bands from all over the UK for this exciting event!"

We believe that this will be a fantastic event, showcasing the many talented brass band musicians at universities across the country. We are also excited to bring some new ideas to the contest, giving it a Sheffield twistVoirrey Baker

Memorable

Meanwhile, Students Union Events Coordinator, Connor Young, added: "We're pleased to support the Brass Band Society to host this prestigious event. We hope that all the participants will have a memorable experience in Sheffield".

In response to the announcement of the news, UniBrass Foundation Chair, Andy Straiton added: "Having had two great years in Bangor, we are really looking forward to the 2021 and 2022 events in Sheffield, where we will once again see some of the most inventive programmes in a competitive yet friendly environment.

Ten years on from the first contest back in 2011, we are thrilled to see so many students and would love to welcome even more universities, so we encourage any university bands who'd like to compete to get in touch!"

Enquire to compete

If you have any enquiries about the event, contact Voirrey Baker (Sheffield Organising Committee Chair) — email voirrey.baker@unibrass.co.uk

If you would like to know more about the UniBrass Foundation, please get in touch and email contact@unibrass.co.uk