News / 2025
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Ticket dates for the diary
May 26, 2025
Make sure you don't miss out on all the important major brass band contests — from the British Open to the next Europeans.
Diggle welcome New Zealander
May 26, 2025
There has been a warm musical welcome for horn player Emma McMorran as she makes a new home at Diggle.
Radio: Touch of Brass
May 26, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.
EBBA reports on musical and financial outlooks
May 26, 2025
At its recent Annual General Meeting, the European Brass Band Association reported on its past and current work, as well as its future financial outlook.
Result: 2025 French Open Championship
May 25, 2025
Rothwell Temperance claim the international honours in Amboise with section victories going to Amerfoort, Roosendaal, Brass Band De La Vienne and Brass Band En Seine.
Ticket demand pleases British Open organisers
May 24, 2025
There has already been an excellent take-up for tickets for the 2025 British Open in Birmingham in September.
Italian banding gains foundation boost
May 24, 2025
The work of Lito Fontana continues to help boost the growing foundation of Italian banding.
The rise of AI reaches the contest stage
May 24, 2025
The first AI Music Contest is being held as part of the leading electronic Kappa FuturFestival event.
Skelmersdale MD resignation
May 24, 2025
The Skelmersdale Band has acted immediately to end their association with conductor Ben Coulson.
Radio 3 boosts listener figures
May 24, 2025
The BBC's flagship classical music station has been adding to its listeners of late.
Straker generations play together
May 24, 2025
Members of the Straker family all played their part in recent events with Friary Brass.
Foden's inspire next Chet's generation
May 24, 2025
A collaboration between Foden's Band and Chetham's School of Music in Manchester showcased brass band talent.
Senedd celebration for Tongwynlais ambassadors
May 24, 2025
Tongwynlais Temperance's part in a successful Welsh Government initiative to Japan will be celebrated closer to home next month.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel: Episode 5
May 24, 2025
The latest episode of the Radio 3 series is broadcast this Sunday.
Wantage to welcome White for packed day of music making
May 24, 2025
Sheona White will head to Wantage next month to lead a workshop and be the featured soloist.
24 hour musical challenge for Kirkby Stephen
May 24, 2025
Marches, solos and even a dawn chorus of birdsong will help Kirkby Stephen Silver Band raise funds to transform their HQ.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 8
May 24, 2025
The latest episode of the podcast with a North Walian musical accent is back.
4BR Review podcast: Episode 4
May 23, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas look back at the European Championships as well as chatting about plenty of other things — from the Spring Festival to Maurice Murphy...
New method of calculating prize positions at Whit Friday
May 22, 2025
A median value methodology will be used to calculate the overall prize positions for this year's Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday Contests.
Europeans to be hosted in Birmingham in 2028
May 22, 2025
Brass Bands England confirm that the 2028 Europeans will not be in London, but in Birmingham
Flowers lead musical variety in Gloucester
May 22, 2025
Paul Holland and members of the National Champions provide a great day of musical inspiration on their doorstep.
Diggle to enjoy Heavenly connection
May 22, 2025
Charlotte Heaven makes a welcome return to playing as she joins Diggle Band as principal cornet.
Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast — That's Entertainment?
May 22, 2025
More views and opinions from Sandy and Simon — this time on the entertainment game
Television appearance for cooperation band
May 22, 2025
Members of the cooperation band were to be seen and heard in the latest ITV drama series.
BrookWright Music: Emerald Isle Fantasy (Brian Bowen)
May 22, 2025
A wonderful lyrical tenor horn solo from the pen of Brian Bowen
