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From creative staging to unique storylines and, of course, outstanding music - there was so much to commend from the programmes presented during the event. I’m glad I wasn’t adjudicating! 

Everything You Need to Know About Brass in Concert 2025 Saturday 15th November will see 11 world-class bands go head-to-head at The Glasshouse in Gateshead at Brass in Concert . The contest not only offers a platform for bands to stretch their musical and technical dexterity, but also the chance to showcase their innovation and creativity with staging, choreography and more. In this competition the goal is to entertain and the band who comes out on top will be the one who sho

Behind the Scenes of the Rochdale Brass Band Contest It’s been six years since I was last at the Rochdale Brass Band Contest, and a lot has changed since then. Firstly, it’s in a different place - when I last played, it was still at Rochdale Town Hall, but it has since moved to Wardle Academy. Secondly, I’m with a completely different band (Rainford, for those who don’t know). Lastly - and those of you who’ve followed the blog for a while may have already guessed this - Rochd