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.
Tickets are now on sale, read on for more information or head directly to The Glasshouse website to book.
The 48th Brass in Concert Championship
Watch this space for news and information regarding the 48th Brass in Concert Championship.
Brass in Concert is widely recognised as a North East success story and from a one-off occasion in 1977 has grown to become the leading event of its kind in the world. The event prides itself on featuring world-class bands at elite-level, offering unique and engaging sets. Alongside creative programming, innovative lighting and choreography add to the audio-visual experience of the event, appealing to all ages and lovers of all forms of music and entertainment.
Brass in Concert is sponsored by Yamaha and Banks Group and delivered in partnership with World of Brass.
Line-Up for 2025 Brass in Concert Championship
Eleven of the finest bands will take to the iconic Sage One stage, each offering a uniquely crafted programme with entertainment at their heart.
They 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 bands for Youth Brass in Concert are: Elland Youth Band, Houghton Area Youth Brass Band, Lancashire Youth Brass Band, Lions Youth Band, Shepherd Brass Youth Band, Wardle Academy Youth Brass Band, Youth Brass 2000.
Head to our Competing Bands page to find out more about this year’s line up.
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
Will Cory retain their crown? What surprises will this year bring? There’s only one way to find out - book via The Glasshouse website or their box office by calling 0191 443 4661.