News / 2025
Page 1 of 53
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.
Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular
November 05, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.
RBC to host Elgar International Festival of Brass
November 05, 2025
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the Elgar International Festival of Brass in 2026.
An evening with Frank
November 05, 2025
Frank Renton will be the guest on the latest Brass Band Conductors Association spotlight evening webcast.
Wychavon thanks Trim dedication
November 05, 2025
Dr Val Trim's contribution to the long term success of the Wychavon Festival of Brass was marked at the recent event.
KNDS Fairey to bring their best of brass to Pudsey
November 05, 2025
The Stockport band will head to Pudsey later this month to deliver their brand of brass band entertainment.
Extra boost to Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
November 05, 2025
The prize fund of the popular event will be boosted in 2026, so make sure you get your entry in early.
Early entries welcome for 2026 ODBBA Contest
November 05, 2025
You can make sure your band is in the starting line-up for the 2026 Oxford & District Brass Band Association early next year.
Radio: Touch of Brass
November 05, 2025
The latest episode features music to mark Remembrance Sunday.
