News / 2025
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Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
February 28, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass banding magazine is now out and it is packed with articles, features, reviews and opinions.
Hotels ready for Yorkshire qualifiers
February 28, 2025
The hotel specialists rooms4groups will be ready and waiting to help Yorkshire bands in with their National Final needs.
4BR Podcast Interview Episode 2: Johnny Thirkell
February 28, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a musician who has gone from playing soprano with Easington Colliery to sharing the stage with Jamiroquai and David Bowie — and is now offering a new venture in fab surroundings for players to learn how...
Yorkshire challengers ready for Huddersfield
February 28, 2025
54 bands are putting their final preparations in place ahead of their appearances at Huddersfield Town Hall this weekend.
Mercer & Barker to focus on USA market
February 28, 2025
The mouthpiece manufacturer is looking to build on its presence in the American market place with their trip to the NABBA Championships.
Desford enjoy Wizard of Oz magic in Far East
February 28, 2025
Desford Colliery Band returned to the Far East to bring their brand of entertainment alongside James Morrison.
New Composer in Residence at Brisbane XLCR
February 28, 2025
Benjamin Tubb-Hearne takes on the role of Composer in Residence at Australian National Champion.
BrookWright Music: Horn Concerto No.1 1st Movement (Haydn arr. Duncan Wilson)
February 28, 2025
The famous first movement of the Haydn Horn Concerto is now available for players to feature in their solo repertoire.
Wallace steps down from Granite leadership
February 28, 2025
Bruce Wallace has stepped down from the MD role at Granite City Brass after 11 years at the helm.
Archive exploration of offer during Yorkshire Area weekend
February 28, 2025
You can find out more about the rich history of the brass band movement by popping over the road to Heritage Quays during the Yorkshire Regional Championships weekend.
KELI to tour Scotland
February 28, 2025
The acclaimed stage production will tour Scotland later this year with a new cast and brass band backing.
Agnew keeps the euph bowling along
February 28, 2025
The acclaimed BBC cricket commentator has been keeping his lip in at the ICC Champions Trophy by making sure he does his daily euphonium practice.
St David's Day passion provided by RWCMD Brass Band
February 28, 2025
If you are looking for some great Welsh hwyl on St David's Day then head to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Tickets on sale for National Youth Championships
February 28, 2025
Don't miss out on a seat at the National Youth Band Championships in Hull on 29th March.
Three new recruits in Sandhurst Silver ranks
February 27, 2025
A trio of new signings will play with Sandhurst Silver at the London & Southern Counties Area Championships.
National Youth Band launches Take A Seat fund raising scheme
February 27, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is launching a new fund raising campaign to help boost opportunities for young musicians.
Co Youth to gain Van Looy inspiration
February 27, 2025
The young players of the Co Youth Band will enjoy a special Sunday musical session with Geneva euph star Glenn Van Looy.
20 years of Edinburgh student banding
February 27, 2025
Two decades of student banding with the Edinburgh University Brass Band is to be celebrated in March.
Ford's new composition venture
February 27, 2025
The highly respected Australian conductor and educator has launched his new music publication venture.
Provost support for Croy's 150th celebration
February 27, 2025
150 years of community banding pride is being celebrated by Croy Silver Band this year.
EBBA confirms Conductor Competitors
February 27, 2025
13 participants will head to Stavanger to see if they can claim the 8th European Conductors Competition title.
Scots combine for Perth preview
February 26, 2025
Five Scottish Championship challengers to preview their title preparations ahead of their Perth Concert Hall appearances.
Radio: Touch of Brass
February 26, 2025
Martin Upfold hosts programmes full of brass band music over the next two weekends.
Black Dyke to host Area spotlights
February 26, 2025
The defending Yorkshire Area champion will lead a Friday evening of test-piece previews in Ossett.
Report & Results: 2025 ODBBA Contest
February 26, 2025
Area run outs prove popular in Witney as Verwood Concert Brass lead the confidence boosting victories ahead of Regional challenges.
