Competitive. Riveting. Fanfare to fun times.

Eleven of the finest brass bands in the world come together, each offering a uniquely crafted performance devised to entertain. Innovative and outrageous, technically brilliant and beautifully played: only the best bands play at this annual contest, and no year is the same.

We look forward to you being in the room with us when we discover who will be crowned the 2023 Brass in Concert Champion!

Who’s on stage

The event will see The Glasshouse filled with people who care about and support community music-making, ready to be inspired by the energy and vitality of the best brass bands around.

This year we welcome:

Grimethorpe Colliery, Brighouse and Rastrick, Friary Brass, Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag, Hammonds, Foden’s, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery, Tredegar, Aldbourne, Flowers and Fountain City Brass.

Notable amongst this year’s line-up is the rare opportunity to hear international favourites, North American’s Fountain City, and current Norwegian and Siddis champions, Eikanger.

The day will be hosted by Frank Renton, a living legend in the world of brass bands, having led Grimethorpe Colliery to their famous victory at the National Championships, depicted in the film Brassed Off!

Brass in Concert is the headline event of the annual Brass in Concert Festival, which exists to provide opportunities to young brass and percussion players. Sponsored by Banks Group and Yamaha and delivered in partnership with World of Brass.