The Glasshouse

Brass. As good as it gets!

What do you get when 11 of the finest brass bands from across the globe come together? We’ll tell you: an outrageously spectacular day of entertainment!

Now in its 47th year, the Brass in Concert Championship is contesting like you’ve never seen before. Each band takes to the stage with a unique concept; there’s a storyline, perhaps an actor, sometimes costumes. The air in Sage One swells with the notes of compositions having their world premieres, and the audience sit enraptured.

Innovative, technically brilliant, and beautifully played.

This year the bands are:

Aldbourne, Brighouse and Rastrick, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery, The Cooperation Band, Cory, Flowers, Fodens, The GUS Band, Hammonds, Krohnengen, and Tredegar.

This is the Eurovision of brass banding, with the same level of excitement and supporter loyalty – and a special audience vote. 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!

Whether you’re a longtime brass fan or a newbie, Brass in Concert is not to be missed!

The Brass in Concert Championship is the headline event of the annual Brass in Concert weekend, which exists to nurture and showcase Britain’s beloved brass band movement. Sponsored by Banks Group and Yamaha and delivered in partnership with World of Brass.