News / 2025
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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.
Semi Final line-up confirmed for BBCA competition
June 04, 2025
Ten conductors will battle to win the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition.
Summer Evening claims NZ Composition Prize
June 04, 2025
A new slow melody work has won the 2025 SOUNZ Brass Composition Prize.
Report & Result: 2025 Nelson Marlborough Contest
June 04, 2025
Nelson City Brass warm up for New Zealand National with imposing double.
UK Leading Bands Forum discuss issues of concern
June 03, 2025
The UKLBF has looked to work towards answers to rising costs, protective policies, Spring Festival accommodation and British Open judges,
Open Borders aims to attract bands to Jedburgh
June 03, 2025
Entres are now open for the 2025 Borders Entertainment Contest.
Willebroek concert showcase at Dutch Nationals
June 03, 2025
The current European, World and Belgian Champion will cross the border to provide a special concert at the Dutch National Championships later this year.
Foden's to provide National preview
June 03, 2025
Foden's will once again head to Regent Hall the night before the National Championship to give a sneak preview of what's to come at the Albert Hall...
CalderPips set to grip the Whit Friday weight
June 03, 2025
If you want to protect your back and posture for the hard yards around the Whit Friday circuit then make sure you get your CalderPips Grip on order
Gorsedd honour for Williams
June 03, 2025
Conductor and player Dylan Williams joins a prestigious intake of new members of the Gorsedd of Bards at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Death of Ray Woodfield
June 03, 2025
The death has been announced of the hugely respected composer and arranger Ray Woodfield.
New musical Castle composed for Beaumaris
June 03, 2025
A new march written by composer Andy Wareham in the style of the Welsh Sousa T. J Powell will now be proudly played by Seindorf Beaumaris.
New partnership link for 4BR and Presto Music
June 02, 2025
If you are looking to add to your classical music collections or those linked to the brass world, then you can do it by a click or two...
Denis Wick Memorial Concert
June 02, 2025
The life of the iconic musician, teacher, mouthpiece designer and businessman Denis Wick will be celebrated at a special concert this week in London.
A Brass Band Cruise with a difference
June 02, 2025
You can enjoy a relaxing trip to three port cities accompanied by the sound of brass next year — or you can join in yourself.
STEAM power boosts Italian outreach
June 02, 2025
The Italian Brass Band continues to strengthen its Roman profile with its latest school link.
Core link for Shri Sriram in Bradford
June 02, 2025
The musician will use the opportunity to perform as part of New Music Biennial to promote his brass band project Dhamaal.
Partnership formed to help reshape the future of social media for musicians
June 02, 2025
Two leading organisations have come together to try and support a more positive digital space for artists and fans alike.
Whit Friday runners beware
June 02, 2025
If you are heading to Stalybridge on Whit Friday then keep an eye out for the runners.
BrookWright Music: Sweet Hour of Prayer (William Bradbury arr. Kenneth Downie)
June 02, 2025
A sensitive new arrangement by Kenneth Downie of William Bradbury's beloved hymn.
Gregson celebration on eve of National Final
June 02, 2025
The International Staff Band will be joined by Ian Bousfield on the eve of the Royal Albert Hall National Final to celebrate the 80th birthday of composer Edward Gregson.
Colorado makes first investment in youth
June 02, 2025
Colorado Brass recently held its first Youth Brass Weekend as it looks for opinions on how to shape its musical future.
Welsh youth boost brass at Urdd Eisteddfod
June 02, 2025
There was plenty of brass playing talent on show at the Urdd National Eisteddfod this year.
Dalmellington delight at Paulin donation
June 02, 2025
A trove of music has been donated to the Dalmellington Band by one of its most famous brass banding sons.
Radio: Touch of Brass
June 02, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves — with a touch of Whit Friday this week too.
