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Report & Result: 2025 European Conductor Competition
Jaap Musschenga of The Netherlands wins the first European title of the weekend in Stavanger.
May 08, 2025
Geneva offers two free tickets for Euros in Stavanger
If you are quick off the mark in Stavanger on Friday then you can get your hands on two tickets for all the main attractions for the weekend — but you must bring a mouthpiece.
May 06, 2025
New era for Spring Festival with Birmingham move
The British Open Spring Festival will be held in Birmingham in 2026.
May 06, 2025
Brass Pack Live album launched
The incredible live sounds of Mike Lovatt's 'Brass Pack' can now be enjoyed following the release of their new album.
May 06, 2025
Nocturnal music to be heard in Stavanger
The music making will go on long into the night in Stavanger on Friday with a special Midnight Brass treat from Manger Musikklag, Bjorsvik Brass and Tertnes Brass.
May 06, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Buxton Festival of Brass
Whitworth Vale & Healey capture the essence of victory as there are also wins for Delph, Dobcross Silver and St John's Mossley in Buxton.
May 06, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves with this VE Day celebration special.
May 06, 2025
Spring Festival line-ups confirmed
60 bands will look to take one step closer to the British Open this weekend in Blackpool.
May 05, 2025
Childs premiere wins critical acclaim
There has both audience and critical approval in abundance after David Childs gave the world premiere of James MacMillan's Euphonium Concerto, 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' in Cardiff.
May 05, 2025
Granite in supportive tow with new sponsor
Granite City Brass will celebrate its 175th anniversary thanks to sponsorship from leading vehicle assessor and towbar specialists Mototech Aberdeen.
May 05, 2025
Brass exploration of Holocene in Bradford and London
The Onyx Brass quintet will join forces with Hammonds and Amersham Bands for a musical soundscape of the Halocene epoch as part of the New Music Biennial 2025.
May 05, 2025
Broadcast focus on European Championships
If you can't get to Stavanger later this week then you can just sit back and enjoy all the great music making thanks to Wobplay.
May 05, 2025
Memorial Concert to celebrate life of Denis Wick
A special memorial concert is to be held in London to celebrate the life of the remarkable Denis Wick.
May 05, 2025
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel (Episode 2)
Music from Ireland, Scotland, Belgium and Tibet were featured in the second episode of the new Radio 3 series as well as from guest, Peter Moore.
May 05, 2025
Brass band welcome at Purcell School
Britain's oldest school for young musicians is now looking to help inspire cornet, horn, baritone and euphonium players.
May 05, 2025
KELI cast call for Whitburn and Kingdom
Players from Whitburn and Kingdom Brass will take to a very different performance stage in the coming weeks.
May 05, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 IABCB National Championships
Record breaking Drogheda adds to its title tally at National Championships.
May 05, 2025
Deaf Awareness Week launched
Help eliminate uncertainty about assisting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
May 05, 2025
BrookWright Music: Saltarello from 'Italian Symphony' (Mendelssohn arr. Phil Lawrence)
A tour de force concert finale bubbling with Italian passion
May 05, 2025
Chris Helme funeral details confirmed
Details have been released of the funeral of the respected broadcaster and band historian Chris Helme.
May 05, 2025
Brass in Concert line-ups announced
Cory will defend its entertainment title against rivals from England, Scotland, Norway and The Netherlands, whilst the Youth Championships promise an extra fun packed treat in Gateshead.
May 02, 2025
30th anniversary of EBBA marked in countdown to Stavanger
The European Brass Band Association was formed 30 years ago today.
April 30, 2025
Sold out signs ready for Childs Euphonium world premiere
There are just a few tickets left if you want to hear the world premiere of James Macmillan's 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' euphonium concerto played by David Childs in Cardiff.
April 30, 2025
UKLBF reiterates collective agreement on banding issues
The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.
April 30, 2025
Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass
The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.
April 30, 2025
