News / 2025
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Eisteddfod to showcase contests and entertainment
July 03, 2025
There will be banding competitions and entertainment on offer at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in August — including the Llareggub Brass Band and Diego Maradona...
Ratcliffe high as he becomes full AoBBA member
July 03, 2025
Craig Ratcliffe has completed his development training programme to become a full member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust
July 02, 2025
Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.
BBE announces partnership with donations platform
July 02, 2025
Brass Band England member bands can benefit from an easy way to gain cashless donations.
No fatigue for touring Mead
July 02, 2025
Steven Mead has just return from tours of Japan and Australia with China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to come.
Sextet after big money at Dr Martin contest
July 02, 2025
Six bands will look to claim a large slice of prize money at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest this weekend in Yarm.
Heroic tributes on latest Baker CD release
July 02, 2025
Brett Baker has been joined by the National Champion Flowers to record his latest CD — one that pays tribute to the inspirational heroic figures on his musical journey.
Cutt and Co offer warm welcome in Enniskillen
July 02, 2025
Garry Cutt and colleagues will offer a warm musical welcome to delegates on this year's Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.
New stage honours stalwart at Pershore
July 02, 2025
Bands will perform on the Gordon Hartley-Bennett Stage at the popular Pershore Midsummer Brass.
Bands ready for Brighouse March & Hymn Contest
July 02, 2025
The 24th contest takes place in the famous banding venue this weekend.
Granite welcome back Haggart
July 02, 2025
Alan Haggart returns to Granite City Brass to extend long standing musical connection.
Death of Trevor Austin
July 02, 2025
The death has been announced of the hugely respected founder of Rosehill Instruments Ltd.
All inclusive course on offer at St Ronan's
July 02, 2025
The St. Ronan's Band Camp course takes place next month — and inclusive and free.
Glover makes mark in Valencia
July 02, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band solo euphonium Mark Glover was a guest artist at the recent International Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Spain.
Radio: Touch of Brass
July 02, 2025
More great brass music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
Last chord for Cory legends
June 30, 2025
The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.
Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 30, 2025
The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.
Result: Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 30, 2025
Crofton Silver drive home with the top prize at Wetherby.
Mnozil Brass booked for Symphony Hall in 2027
June 30, 2025
After their memorable performance in Birmingham on the weekend, over 650 tickets have already been snapped up for their 2027 return.
Conductors prepare to claim Final berths
June 28, 2025
The semi-finalists at the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition will be looking to book their place in the final this evening in Halifax.
Choir pews only for Mnozil
June 28, 2025
If you want to see Mnozil Brass tonight in Birmingham then be prepared to sit in the choir.
Gray Pops in to CBS news...
June 28, 2025
Russell Gray recently appeared on Minnesota CBS News in the USA to give a plug for the start of the Minneapolis Pop Concert series he is leading.
Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again
June 28, 2025
Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.
Kirkby playathon helps raise funds for greater musical access
June 28, 2025
A fantastic 24 hour marathon of music making, including brass sound baths and a dawn chorus of bird song has raised funds to help make Kirkby Stephen Band's HQ fully accessible.
Mr Tuba enquiries
June 28, 2025
Former customers and associates will still be able to contact the Mr Tuba business for the near future.
