News / 2025
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Radio: Touch of Brass
June 09, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves
Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration
June 08, 2025
The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.
Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern
June 07, 2025
There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern
Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace
June 07, 2025
Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.
New band to be formed in Aberystwyth
June 07, 2025
Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.
Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull
June 07, 2025
Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.
AoBBA link up Kapitol for Cheltenham
June 07, 2025
There will be the opportunity to find out more about all things adjudicating at the Cheltenham National Finals later this year.
BrookWright Music: Dawn Emerges (Naomi Hill)
June 07, 2025
A new flugel solo from the pen of a talented young composer.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
June 07, 2025
The latest episode of the Radio 3 series will be broadcast this weekend.
All Stars help Air Ambulance Charity
June 07, 2025
A recent concert organised by baritone player Keith Muggeridge raised money for a life saving charity close to his heart.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 9
June 07, 2025
The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by tuba player Martin Bassett-Rhodes.
Gray to take baton at Gramercy Brass Orchestra
June 07, 2025
Russell Gray will be the guest conductor at this year's Gramercy Brass Orchestra Band Camp.
Mark Carter funeral details announced
June 07, 2025
The funeral arrangements for the respected owner of the Mr Tuba business have been announced.
World Rankings — June update
June 07, 2025
Eikanger-Bjørsvik hits the high note topping the World Rankings after Spring shake-up.
New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again
June 06, 2025
The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.
High demand for premium tickets for British Open
June 05, 2025
Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.
Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday
June 05, 2025
The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...
2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed
June 04, 2025
From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.
Enjoy Spring Festival highlights
June 04, 2025
The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.
Exciting Antipodean challenges for NZ Nationals
June 04, 2025
There is an encouraging outlook for the New Zealand Championships in Christchurch next month.
Thornton and Barton set to inspire Childrens Band
June 04, 2025
Dr David Thornton and guest soloist Lewis Barton will lead the musical attractions at the NYBBGB Childrens' Band Summer Concert in August.
Open Day invite at RBC
June 04, 2025
If you want to find out more about the music and brass band courses at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire then book your place at its Open Day — and bring your instrument.
New Zealand looks for new test-piece works
June 04, 2025
New Zealand composers can now submit works for consideration for the 2026 National Championships.
New BandSafe lead for BBE
June 04, 2025
Neil Roberts will now lead Brass Band England's BandSafe's training in his role as Safeguarding Manager.
Lovatt to Pack a punch with Hollywood Hits in Harrogate
June 04, 2025
Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack is to head to Harrogate with its new 'Brass Hits Hollywood' show.
