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Report & Result: 2025 British Open Championship
A fait accompli for Brighouse & Rastrick and Prof David King as they are inspired by Shakespeare and Prokofiev to claim the happiest of Symphony Hall endings on 'Star Crossed Lovers'.
September 07, 2025
Band Supplies at the British Open
Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.
September 06, 2025
Recap on the 4BR British Open preview
If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.
September 06, 2025
Why not be a judge at the Open this year?
If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.
September 06, 2025
Sterling return at British Open Championship
A well respected instrument brand will make a welcome return at the British Open this year.
September 06, 2025
The Art of Banding comes to British Open...
A new project that aims to bring awareness of the passion of banding will be adding to increasing social media coverage at the British Open this year.
September 06, 2025
Dobcross Wilby ready for Cheltenham
A visit from Prof Philip Wilby to a recent Dobcross Silver Band rehearsal has given everyone a musical boost ahead of their National challenge.
September 05, 2025
Johnson takes principal lead at LSO
Former Williams Fairey solo trombonist Simon Johnson has been appointed principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra.
September 05, 2025
Youthful future assured at Bon Accord
Fantastic outreach work sees a new youth band set up by Bon Accord Silver Band.
September 05, 2025
Citadel welcome to the British Open
The Birmingham Citadel Band will offer a warm musical welcome to the 171st British Open Championship on Saturday.
September 05, 2025
Benson and Kirkintilloch tenure ends
The successful three year musical partnership between Hedley Benson and the Kirkintilloch Band has come to an end.
September 05, 2025
Deep Harmony electronic spark from Hamill
A new album that combines bass trombone solos with synthesised and electronic music samples has just been released by soloist Seth Hamill.
September 05, 2025
Foss Dyke withdraws from Cheltenham
A shortage of players forces the Midlands First Section Area champion to withdraw from the National Final at Cheltenham next weekend.
September 05, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge as well as details of the Cheltenham National Finals.
September 05, 2025
Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open
You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.
September 04, 2025
4BR British Open preview
Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.
September 02, 2025
New additions to prize list at British Open
The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.
September 02, 2025
Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy
Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.
September 02, 2025
Ashley's life affirming donation
The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.
September 02, 2025
Hayes becomes Evo Oldroyd Artist
The principal cornet of the cooperation band becomes and Oldroyd Artist.
September 02, 2025
Looking for an Open preview?
Nearly all the bands will give you the opportunity to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before Saturday — so go along and find out more about Stephen Roberts' take on Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet'
September 02, 2025
Job opportunities at Brass Bands England
Two new job opportunities have come up at Brass Bands England.
September 02, 2025
Brighouse trio to take final bow at Open
The acclaimed Brighouse & Rastrick trombone section will make one final contest appearance together at the British Open in Birmingham on the weekend.
September 02, 2025
New term for new intake at Foden's Youth
The Foden's Youth Band will be looking to attract lots of new recruits for an academic year of great music making.
September 02, 2025
New copyright resource launched by BBE
Brass Bands England has produced a guide to help bands find clarity about the complexities of copyright law.
September 02, 2025
