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Event date
Starts: Saturday, 15 November, 2025 - 11:00Ends: Saturday, 15 November, 2025 - 21:00
Event description
The iconic event returns once more to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music from Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 November, for a weekend of the best in brass.
The Brass in Concert Championship 2025 will take place on Saturday 15 November at The Glasshouse (formally Sage), Gateshead. Youth Brass in Concert makes its much-anticipated return on Sunday 16 November.
Brass - as good as it gets!
What do you get when 11 of the finest brass bands from across the globe come together? An outrageously spectacular day of entertainment! That’s why this year’s event kicks off with the flagship Brass in Concert Championship, the world’s premiere brass entertainment contest which is now in its 48th year.
This year’s bands are: Aldbourne, Brighouse and Rastrick, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery, the cooperation band, Cory, Foden's, Flowers, GUS Band, Kleppe Musikklag (Norway), KNDS Fairey, Schoonhoven (Netherlands).
The day will be hosted by the inimitable and evergreen Frank Renton, a living legend among brass bands.
Brass in Concert has the largest prize pot of UK-based banding competitions. Alongside judging from the adjudication panel (who will be announced soon), the audience once more has the chance to have their say with the special Audience Vote.
Whether you’re a longtime brass fan or a newbie, Brass in Concert is not to be missed!
Entertainment at every level
The music isn’t solely on the Sage One stage; the Brass in Concert Championship 2025 will be bookended by performances to keep the atmosphere alive throughout the day.
Backstage Brass returns as the after-party band, and will strike up its first notes immediately after the conclusion of band number 11. All players and ticket holders will have the opportunity to stay in the Concourse area of The Glasshouse for entertainment provided by the brass ensemble, which will perform a range of classic and modern tunes throughout the evening.
Secure the best seats in the house
Tickets for the Brass in Concert Championships 2025 are now on sale.
- Brass in Concert Championship: From £37.13
- Youth Brass in Concert: Adults: £14.60 | Under 18s: £5 | Under 5s: Free
Book your tickets via The Glasshouse website or their box office by calling 0191 443 4661.
Brass in Concert is sponsored by Yamaha and Banks Group and delivered in partnership with World of Brass.
Delivered in association with Brass Bands England.