News / 2025
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Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday
December 13, 2025
Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.
Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships
December 11, 2025
Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.
Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1
December 11, 2025
Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.
Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed
December 11, 2025
Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.
rooms4groups has European Championship deals ready to go
December 11, 2025
The hotel specialists have plenty of great deals for people heading to Linz for the European Championships next year.
New survey shows value of orchestral music for youngsters
December 11, 2025
Younger generation want more connections to classical music as benefits are appreciated.
Composer opportunity with choral link
December 11, 2025
Composers can test their abilities with the latest initiative linked to the Welsh National Eisteddfod
New updated fundraising code from BBE
December 11, 2025
A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.
Austin enjoys Skipton's Great and Small
December 11, 2025
Skipton Band's recent appearance on Channel 5's popular series 'All Creatures Great and Small' came with plenty of help from music student Adrian Austin.
YouTube demand for Abbey Brass
December 11, 2025
Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.
Festive closure for Brass Bands England
December 11, 2025
The Brass Band England offices will be closed from 19th December — reopening on Monday 5th January.
Burbage 'Heart of Brass' DVD now available to enjoy
December 11, 2025
You can enjoy a DVD with a difference this festive season with the award winning Burbage Band (Buxton) 'Heart of Brass' documentary.
Funeral of Thomas Pearse
December 11, 2025
The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.
Consett youngsters give brilliant performances for Toy Appeal
December 11, 2025
The children of Consett Junior Brass have been thinking of others and playing their hearts out for a fantastic cause Christmas.
Delph gets ready for festive Whit Friday
December 11, 2025
There will be night of great festive music making on show around three pubs in the village of Delph this Friday.
Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour
December 11, 2025
The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.
BrookWright Music: The Hewer's Prayer (Steve Gibson)
December 11, 2025
A personal tribute prayer to the work of the miner at the coal face.
Just one cornetto...
December 11, 2025
If you are looking for a different gift this Christmas for the musical person in your life — why not send them on a cornetto making course.
Radio: Touch of Brass
December 11, 2025
More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.
Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England
December 10, 2025
The Chief Executive Office will step down as head of BBE at the end of December, but will continue to represent the organisation in different ways.
New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum
December 10, 2025
A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.
Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition
December 09, 2025
Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
December 09, 2025
The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.
Knapton takes Towcester lead
December 09, 2025
The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.
Trumpet student in royal spotlight
December 09, 2025
Royal Academy of Music trumpet student Carys Wood recently performed at the annual Princess of Wales Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.
