Brass in Concert 2025 Preview & Predictions - 15/11/2025

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Aldbourne

Rank: 13th

Conductor: Glyn Williams

Conductor Rank: 28th


In 2024 Aldbourne were placed 7th, and 2023 8th.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Aldbourne have come 14th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 5th at the British Open, and 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2023 Glyn Williams was placed 8th.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Glyn Williams has come 14th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 5th at the British Open, 1st at the Australian Championships (A Grade), and 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

Brass Band Schoonhoven

Rank: 43rd

Conductor: Erik Janssen

Conductor Rank: 25th


This is the first time Brass Band Schoonhoven have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 6th

This is the first time Erik Janssen have played at this contest since 2014 where they were placed 7th

Since the last Brass in Concert, Erik Janssen has come 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).


Brighouse & Rastrick

Rank: 9th

Conductor: David King

Conductor Rank: 13th


In 2024 Brighouse & Rastrick were placed 2nd, 2023 4th, and 2022 1st.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Brighouse & Rastrick have come 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 1st at the British Open, and 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2024 David King was placed 2nd.

Since the last Brass in Concert, David King has come 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 1st at the British Open, and 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery

Rank: 24th

Conductor: Allan Withington

Conductor Rank: 6th


In 2024 Carlton Main Frickley Colliery were placed 10th, 2023 9th, 2022 5th, and 2021 4th.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery have come 15th at the British Open, and 5th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2024 Allan Withington was placed 10th, 2023 9th, 2022 5th, and 2021 4th.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Allan Withington has come 15th at the British Open, 3rd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 4th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), 5th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division).


Cooperation Band

Rank: 10th

Conductor: Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

Conductor Rank: 24th


In 2024 Cooperation Band were placed 8th.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Cooperation Band have come 9th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 7th at the British Open, 5th at the European Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 6th at the Scottish Open.

In 2024 Katrina Marzella-Wheeler was placed 7th.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Katrina Marzella-Wheeler has come 9th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 7th at the British Open, 5th at the European Championships (Championship Section), 3rd at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 10th at the Scottish Open.

Cory Band

Rank: 2nd

Conductor: Philip Harper

Conductor Rank: 9th


In 2024 Cory Band were placed 1st, 2022 3rd, and 2021 1st.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Cory Band have come 3rd at the British Open, 4th at the European Championships (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).

In 2024 Philip Harper was placed 1st, 2022 3rd, and 2021 1st.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Philip Harper has come 3rd at the British Open, 4th at the European Championships (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).


Fairey

Rank: 18th

Conductor: Philip Chalk

Conductor Rank: 18th


This is the first time Fairey have played at this contest since 2014 where they were placed 4th

Since the last Brass in Concert, Fairey have come 8th at the British Open, and 6th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

This is the first time Philip Chalk have played at this contest since 2009 where they were placed 8th

Since the last Brass in Concert, Philip Chalk has come 8th at the British Open, 7th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 6th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

Flowers

Rank: 11th

Conductor: Paul Holland

Conductor Rank: 5th


In 2024 Flowers were placed 3rd, 2023 3rd, 2022 9th, and 2021 3rd.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Flowers have come 3rd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 9th at the British Open, and 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2024 Paul Holland was placed 3rd, 2023 3rd, 2022 9th, and 2021 3rd.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Paul Holland has come 3rd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 2nd at the Swiss Open, 9th at the British Open, 11th at the European Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 8th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), and 9th at the Scottish Open.


Fodens

Rank: 4th

Conductor: Michael Fowles

Conductor Rank: 16th


In 2024 Fodens were placed 4th, 2023 1st, 2022 4th, and 2021 2nd.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Fodens have come 11th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 4th at the British Open, 12th at the European Championships (Championship Section), and 1st at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2024 Michael Fowles was placed 4th, 2023 1st, 2022 4th, and 2021 2nd.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Michael Fowles has come 5th at the Senior Trophy, 1st at the North American Championships (Championship Section), 7th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), and 6th at the Scottish Open.

GUS

Rank: 20th

Conductor: Christopher Bond

Conductor Rank: 127th


In 2024 GUS were placed 9th, and 2022 11th.

Since the last Brass in Concert, GUS have come 12th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 10th at the Grand Shield, and 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2024 Christopher Bond was placed 9th.


Kleppe Musikklag

Rank: 87th

Conductor: Tormod Flaten

Conductor Rank: 95th


According to our records, this is Kleppe Musikklag's debut performance at the Brass in Concert.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Kleppe Musikklag have come 6th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division).

According to our records, this is Tormod Flaten's debut performance at the Brass in Concert.

Since the last Brass in Concert, Tormod Flaten has come 6th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Cory Band - Philip Harper
  2. Brighouse & Rastrick - David King
  3. Cooperation Band - Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
  4. Fodens - Michael Fowles
  5. Flowers - Paul Holland
  6. Fairey - Philip Chalk
  7. Aldbourne - Glyn Williams
  8. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery - Allan Withington
  9. Kleppe Musikklag - Tormod Flaten
  10. Brass Band Schoonhoven - Erik Janssen
  11. GUS - Christopher Bond

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