News / 2025
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Look smart this summer with BBE
May 20, 2025
BBE members can now benefit from a a new look deal with merchandise specialists ARC.
Radio: Touch of Brass
May 20, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.
New entertainment contest in Switzerland
May 19, 2025
'Mountain Brass in Concert' will feature six Swiss bands in a new contest celebrating 222 years of music making.
World Championship challenge for the cooperation band
May 19, 2025
The Scots will head to Kerkrade in 2026 to see if they can become World Champions.
European recall with Wobplay
May 19, 2025
You can enjoy all the performances from the recent European Championships in Stavanger on the Wobplay.com platform
Review praise for brass accompaniment to Keli production
May 19, 2025
The participation of Whitburn and Kingdom Brass players and soloist Andrew MacMillan have gained plaudits on latest 'Keli' stage production
Gramercy Music: Mill Town Revival (Peter Graham)
May 19, 2025
Peter Graham's work celebrates a visit made to Bradford almost 150 years ago by a pioneering singing group.
New lead at Grimethorpe
May 19, 2025
Jamie Smith has been appointed the new Lead Conductor of Grimethorpe North of England Youth Band.
Final Nordic call for Gray
May 19, 2025
If you want to be part of Russell Gray's Conducting Course in Askoy you still have time to get in on the action.
Author looks for mining contact for novel
May 19, 2025
Writer John Newton is looking to speak to people about brass bands and the 1984/85 Miners' Strike for a novel.
New band created to offer inclusive welcome
May 19, 2025
Moorlands Brass will be run on an ethos of shared values, aims and objectives.
Contemporary collage features for Regent
May 19, 2025
Regent Brass continues to explore exciting compositional avenues with its latest concert venture.
Wainwright releases EP of orchestral works
May 19, 2025
Composer Andrew Wainwright has released an EP recording of his orchestral works
Pioneer Award for Moore
May 19, 2025
Kate Moore, the principal trumpet player of the BBC Concert Orchestra has been presented with the Pioneer Award by the International Women's Brass Conference.
Battle of Clans
May 19, 2025
A new cross border contest of the 'Clans versus Counties' will take place next year.
Gregson interview at Elgar Festival
May 19, 2025
People attending the Elgar International Festival of Brass in Malvern can enjoy a trio of world class bands and a free interview with Edward Gregson in a packed day of entertainment.
Spring Festival hotel deals available direct
May 16, 2025
The British Open organisers are working with leading hotels in Birmingham to see them offer 2026 Spring Festival competitors exclusive deals.
British Open tickets on sale
May 16, 2025
The box office will open at 10.00am on Friday 16th May for tickets for the 171st British Open Championship.
Study scores now available for Open test-piece
May 16, 2025
If you want to make sure you have a better idea about what will be heard at Symphony Hall you can get your hands on a study score now.
Linz to welcome Euros in 2026
May 16, 2025
The European Championships will return to Linz in 2026 — with tickets going on sale in October.
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
May 16, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with news, reviews, articles, interviews and opinions.
An orchestra in every school
May 16, 2025
An ambitious musical initiative aims to give youngsters access to live music in schools for two hours a week.
Williams to lead Aldbourne at majors
May 16, 2025
Glyn Williams will lead Aldbourne Band at the British Open, National Finals and Brass in Concert later this year.
BrookWright Music: Allegro Spirito from Symphony No.2 (Borodin arr. Burgmayer)
May 16, 2025
A fantastic new arrangement of Borodin's 'Second Symphony in B minor' has been released for bands and audiences to enjoy.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel (Episode 4)
May 16, 2025
The fourth episode of the Radio 3 series is out this weekend with a focus on 'Archives and Love Songs'.
