News / 2025
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Brass Band World magazine: October edition
October 09, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.
Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve
October 08, 2025
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.
Cory and Baker CD brace launched
October 08, 2025
The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.
4BR Review — Episode 9
October 07, 2025
Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.
Half century mark for cooperation players
October 07, 2025
Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.
Heaton spotlight on Radio 3
October 07, 2025
The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
October 07, 2025
The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.
Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge
October 07, 2025
Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.
Moore and Vollam lead BTS Award winners
October 07, 2025
Peter Moore and Helen Vollam are leading award winners with the British Trombone Society.
Women Composers Brass Directory launched
October 07, 2025
A new directory of women composers and their works has been launched by media content creator Liv Richardson.
Tickets approach sell out at Brass in Concert
October 07, 2025
There are not many tickets left for the 48th Brass in Concert Championship — so be quick if you want to bag your seat in Gateshead.
BrookWright Music: Young Artists Series — Away in a Manger (arr. Kenneth Downie)
October 07, 2025
Christmas is coming and so is this perfect piece of festive music making for soloists.
Davoren claims leading US Wind Band award
October 07, 2025
Welsh composer Tom Davoren has joined an illustrious list of winners of the prestigious Ostwald Composition Award.
Making Music announces award winners
October 07, 2025
The leading membership organisation for leisure-time music in the UK has announced its annual award winners.
Job opportunities at BBE
October 07, 2025
There are heritage job opportunities on offer at Brass Bands England.
Grantham takes the baton at East Riding of Yorkshire
October 07, 2025
The experienced Richard Grantham is the new MD at East Riding of Yorkshire Band.
Willebroek closing date looms
October 07, 2025
You need to be quick to get an entry on for the Willebroek Solo Cntest.
Fancy a date with the Devil?
October 07, 2025
David W Ashworth is looking for players to help raise funds for a great cause at a venue unlike any other...
Next Generation shine at BBE Conference
October 07, 2025
The recent BBE Conference showcased the positive impact of youth on the banding movement.
Youth bands get ready for Innerleithen
October 07, 2025
There will be plenty of great entertainment to enjoy at Innerleithen later this month.
Brassettes Podcast: Series 2 — Episodes 3 & 4
October 07, 2025
Johanne Behan is back and talking brass — with interviews with the players from Brighouse & Rastrick Band and the brass teacher Fiona Casewell.
West Midlands Police Band honoured by service
October 07, 2025
The West Midlands Police Brass Band has performed at the annual National Police Memorial Service at Coventry Cathedral.
More sunny days ahead for Michelmersh
October 07, 2025
2025 has already been a great year for the West of England band — with hopefully more to come.
Death of Derek Rawlinson
October 07, 2025
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former Chairperson of Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
