Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation - Speaker Line-Up
- Liv Appleton
- Sep 25
- 2 min read
Brass Band Conference Gears Up to Get Banding Ready for the Future
The Brass Band Conference hosted by Brass Bands England is set to go ahead on Saturday 27th September at Redhills, Durham, with this year's theme focussing on the next generation and the future of brass banding.
2025 Speaker Line-Up
The 2025 programme of sessions and panel discussions reflects key issues and opportunities and will focus on intergenerational learning, leadership, inclusion and changing the landscape of participation in the brass band world.
11:05 - 11:40 - Panel Discussion - Brass Banding Continuation and Involvement Across Generations
Speakers:
Elise Hale - Student and Founder of brass band journalism site, “Brassing Around".
James Everitt - Trustee of the Unibrass Foundation
Heather Ward - Brass Projects Officer for Redhills CIO and Band Manager for Durham Miners Association Brass Band
11:05 - 11:40 - Presentation - Am I Allowed?: An Exploration into the Experiences of Women within the Brass Band Community
Delivered by Anna Campbell:
Brass Bander and Activities and Development Officer at the University of Sheffield Students’ Union
12:10 - 12:45 - Panel Discussion - Flowers Band - Brass in Concert Set
Speakers:
Lauren Chinn - Music Educator and Committee Member and Flugelhorn of The Flowers Band
Gregor Spence - Band Manager and Bass Player of The Flowers Band
Paul Richards - Member of The Flowers Band and BBE Trustee
12:10-12:45 - Presentation - Why Adult Learners are the Untapped Future of Brass Banding
Delivered by Craig Boulton, Founder of London Metropolitan Brass and Lou Flandrin - Chair of London Metropolitan Brass
13:30-14:20 - Key Note Speech and Q&A with Martin Green - Composer and Broadcaster
14:25 - 15:00 - Presentation: Youth Voice: Why it matters and how to embed it meaningfully into your work
Delivered by AMP and Oliver Picken - Member of BBE Youth Voice Working Group and Youth Trustee of Berkshire Music Trust
14:25-15:00 - Presentation: Beyond the Baton: Introducing ABRSM's New Directing Diplomas
Delivered by ABRSM
15:20-16:15 - Panel Discussion: The next generation of brass bands leaders
Speakers:
Liv Richardson - yours truly - humbled and honoured to be included in this!
Daniel Hall - Professional composer, arranger and conductor
Franklin Onyeso - Composer, Conductor and Pianist
Alongside the sessions and discussions, the conference will also feature the 2025 Brass Bands England Awards in the evening.
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