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Dances, Alleluias and Omens: Rochdale Brass Band Contest 2025
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
Oct 228 min read
UniBrass 2026 Heads to ICC Wales in Newport
The UniBrass Foundation has officially announced that the UniBrass 2026 contest will take place on Saturday 14th February 2026 at the ICC Wales in Newport – a world-class, fully accessible venue that promises a spectacular day of student brass band performances. The International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales offers excellent acoustics, state-of-the-art performance spaces, and plenty of room for bands and audiences to relax, rehearse, and socialise. It’s the perfect backdrop
Oct 202 min read
Grimethorpe Set to Bring Brassed Off Live to the Royal Albert Hall
Brassed Off Celebrates 30th Anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall The iconic film Brassed Off is 30 years old in 2026 and will be celebrated in style at the Royal Albert Hall with a special screening with live accompaniment of the score performed by Grimethorpe Colliery Band on Friday 2nd October 2026. Grimethorpe Colliery Band starred in Brassed Off as the members of Grimley Colliery Band. This is the third time the film has been presented in this 'in concert' style at the
Oct 171 min read
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