News / 2025
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Mealor provides 12 answers
November 09, 2025
Composer Paul Mealor reveals more about his life, work and future plans — including his latest brass band world premiere.
Webster passes on expertise to brass band students
November 09, 2025
Roger Webster recently added to the student appeal of studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Varley takes decision to end Grimethorpe tenure
November 09, 2025
Grimethorpe's respected solo horn player Helen Varley has stepped down from playing with the Yorkshire band.
BrookWright Music: Benedicamus Domino (Andrew Wainwright)
November 09, 2025
A major festive work ready and waiting from the pen of Andrew Wainwright.
Band Supplies Ltd adds to director board
November 07, 2025
Major addition to leading independent retailer as Rob Hanson of John Packer Musical Instruments becomes a director of Band Supplies Ltd.
Cosh expertise on offer for Area gains
November 07, 2025
Bands can use the essential experience of Paul Cosh in their bids to improve their chances of Regional Championship success next year.
Death of Julie Nicholl
November 07, 2025
The death has been announced of Scottish Brass Band Association Treasurer and Kingdom Brass member, Julie Nicholl
Remember, Remember for Friary...
November 07, 2025
Once again Friary Brass lead the revellers in remembering the Gunpowder Plot and its grisly local connections.
BBCA gains charitable status
November 07, 2025
The Brass Band Conductors Association has gained charitable status in its aim to champion brass band conducting across the UK and beyond.
Podcast: Brassers
November 07, 2025
The Norwegian banding movement is being kept up to date with news, views, opinions and interviews thanks to two fantastic enthusiasts...
Death of Peter Fraser MBE
November 07, 2025
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's most significant administrators and banding personalities.
Duncan tenure ends at Dalmellington
November 07, 2025
The two year musical partnership between Andrew Duncan and Dalmellington Band has come to an end.
White takes reins at Boarshurst Silver
November 07, 2025
The experienced Andrew White has become the new MD at Boarshurst Silver Band
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 18
November 07, 2025
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent — this time with an interview with conductor and cornet star Russell Gray.
Helston tributes to stalwart
November 07, 2025
The Helston Band has paid its own tribute to the remarkable Russell Harvey after he finally retires from active banding service aged 91.
Delph set to celebrate 175th anniversary
November 07, 2025
There will be a communal gathering of friends and players, past, present and future in Denshaw later this month to mark a significant anniversary.
Death of Michael Trickett
November 07, 2025
The death as been announced of the former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Michael Trickett.
Kerkrade global line-ups confirmed
November 06, 2025
There will be a true global challenge to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
John Packer gains further endorsement of King's Award
November 06, 2025
The instrument manufacturer, retailer and distributor welcomed His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset to set the seal on their recent King's Award for Enterprise.
Skipton time travels for vet series
November 06, 2025
Skipton Brass will be seen and heard in 1945 in an episode of the popular Channel 5 series 'All Creatures Great and Small'...
Wainwright writes major work to commemorate Coventry Blitz
November 06, 2025
Composer Andrew Wainwright's major work for choir, orchestra and organ will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.
Jones steps down from Crofton lead
November 06, 2025
Dean Jones has stepped down as Musical Director of Crofton Silver Band after nearly a decade of progress.
Tonner takes helm at Kingdom Brass
November 06, 2025
Eoin Tonner has been appointed the new MD at Kingdom Brass
Wakefield pays tribute to Beckley
November 06, 2025
Wakefield Metropolitan Brass has paid its musical tribute to former MD Duncan Beckley at a recent local concert.
Inspirational Shaw shortlisted for Unsung Hero award
November 05, 2025
The fantastic music education work of Adams artist Nicola Shaw has been recognised by her being shortlisted for a Music Mark award.
