News / 2025
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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,
Finding the next generation of brass band composers
January 23, 2025
Brass Bands England will host the important discussion at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Eikanger celebrate 2024 success with award winners
January 23, 2025
Eikanger look back as well as forward with their annual awards to players
Nystad takes one step down from Sandefjord lead
January 23, 2025
One of Norwegian banding's most respected cornet players has decided to relinquish his role as principal cornet of Sandefjord Brass Symposium after 38 years.
Academy appointment for Cirtina
January 23, 2025
Josh Cirtina will become the bass trombone professor at the Royal College of Music.
Culpin takes baritone lead at Grimethorpe
January 23, 2025
One of the banding world's rising stars takes on a new role as solo baritone with Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Marzella-Wheeler votes still open
January 23, 2025
You still have time to vote for Katrina Marzella-Wheeler in the 2025 RPS Inspiration Award.
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McElligott to lead Imps to Yorkshire Area
January 23, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott will lead Yorkshire Imperial's Royal Albert Hall qualification drive in Huddersfield.
RNCM Day of Percussion
January 23, 2025
If you want to enjoy a day packed full of all things percussion then head to the RNCM on 9th February.
Change to LBBA Contest date
January 23, 2025
The popular Leicestershire BBA Contest will now take place on Sunday 26th October.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
January 22, 2025
We find out more about the programme of music from this world and beyond to be featured on Saturday evening at the RNCM from the Queensbury band and Galactico soloists.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
January 21, 2025
We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.
CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition
January 21, 2025
The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
North West Area line-ups announced
January 21, 2025
The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.
Brass band mining heritage celebrated
January 21, 2025
Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.
Higgins premiere to feature with Hardenberger in Wales
January 21, 2025
The latest world premiere by composer Gavin Higgins will be featured in a double header concert in Wales alongside trumpet star Hakan Hardenberger.
SBBA to support student outreach
January 21, 2025
The Scottish Brass Band Association is to support the establishment of a new student brass band in Glasgow.
Bold as Brass contest to return to Wakefield
January 21, 2025
The combination of brass contesting and coal mining heritage will return again in June — with just 10 places up for grabs.
