News / 2025
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SWBBA launches Entertainment Festival event
January 30, 2025
Bands are being offered the chance to showcase their entertainment programmes in a festival environment in Torquay.
Crosskeys looks towards next generation
January 30, 2025
A new conductor and plenty of great new playing talent heads through the doors at Crosskeys Band.
Countdown on for UniBrass Championships in Cardiff
January 30, 2025
Cardiff University will get taste of what it could be missing ni the years to come when the UniBrass Championships hit town on 15th February.
Grimethorpe next up for Best of Brass series
January 30, 2025
Grimethorpe will head to Pudsey Civic Hall next month as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series of concerts.
Lucy Hale Awards made to RNCM students
January 29, 2025
Ilana Tapper and Noa Nishizawa are the recipients of the annual Lucy Hale Award
Oldroyd brand to return to brass marketplace
January 29, 2025
A new series of professional level Oldroyd instruments will soon be available as former Geneva founder returns to manufacturing.
BBE Award nominations to open
January 29, 2025
Nominations for the 2025 BBE Awards will open this Friday.
Euro success brings ticket disappointment
January 29, 2025
The demand for Euro tickets has meant disappointment for many brass band fans — although there is hope with a further release on 10th March.
New Brass Festival set for Chiswick
January 29, 2025
A full day of brass attractions can be enjoyed at the first Chiswick Brass Festival.
Added qualification boost for VCE instrument exams
January 29, 2025
Brass instrument exams from the Victoria College will have extra benefit in future.
Cardiff University to cut music degree courses
January 29, 2025
Music degree courses are to be cut in a bid to fill a £28m black hole at Cardiff University.
The Ian Bousfield Experience podcast
January 28, 2025
Catch up with the man who stunned the audience at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Death of Edmond John
January 28, 2025
The death has been announced of Burry Port Band founder member Edmond John.
BrookWright Music: Great is Thy Faithfulness (Runyan arr. Dan Forrest trans. Wainwright)
January 28, 2025
A fine setting of a classic choral work that can be combined for even greater presence.
Skipsey return brings six pack boost
January 28, 2025
Six new players join the ranks of City of Bradford Band ahead of Area challenge.
Pannell steps down from principal role at Haverhill
January 28, 2025
The respected Tim Pannell has stepped down from the role of principal cornet of Haverhill Band after a 22 year tenure.
UniBrass Foundation on financial lookout
January 28, 2025
The UniBrass Foundation is looking to appoint a treasurer to their Board of Trustees.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with David Bremner
January 24, 2025
We chat to the New Zealand trombone star and conductor about his appearance at the festival as a soloist and at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Mark Bousie
January 24, 2025
We talk to Mark Bousie who will be leading the talented students of the Junior RNCM Brass Band in an ambitious programme — including two world premieres on Saturday afternoon.
Superbrass Saturday: Leviathan (Paul Denegri arr. Tom Barton)
January 24, 2025
A great concert work brings a big beast of the ocean to life in a fantastic arrangement.
New year resolutions to meet for Doodles Mouthpiece replating
January 24, 2025
If you made a New Year's resolution to get your mouthpiece fixed for the Areas this year then get in touch with Dave Houghton pronto...
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Louise Renshaw
January 23, 2025
We speak to the inspirational driving force behind the Macclesfield Youth Band as they look forward to performing at the RNCM in Manchester on the weekend.
Job opportunity with Brass Bands England
January 23, 2025
BBE is looking for the right person to join their team
BrookWright Music: Hooked on Gospel (Thomas Hulten)
January 23, 2025
Get a small sextet hooked on gospel classics...
Hammonds to lead new Showcase series at Dobcross Band Club
January 23, 2025
A new series of Sunday afternoon concerts has been launched at one of the most famous band clubs in the world,
