News | Wednesday, 13 August, 2025

There’s just over three months left until Brass in Concert returns to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on the 15 and 16 of November, for an unmissable weekend of top-tier performances. In addition to world-class bands, an exceptional calibre of musicianship has been secured for the adjudication panels.

This year’s panel brings together an outstanding range of musical talent from across Europe, spanning conducting, composition, performance, programming, and broadcasting.

The 48th Brass in Concert Championship adjudicators are confirmed as follows:

  • Florent Didier – Quality of Performance
  • Benjamin Haemhouts – Quality of Performance
  • Jocelyne Moren – Best Soloist and Sectional Awards
  • Anne Crookston – Programme Content
  • Sue Collier – Entertainment and Presentation
  • Al Booth – Entertainment and Presentation

Youth Brass in Concert will be adjudicated by:

  • Anne Crookston – Quality of Performance
  • Jocelyne Moren – Entertainment

Audience vote

It isn’t only the adjudication panel that decides a winner; the ever-popular Audience Vote will return once more, giving those both in the room and watching online the opportunity to have their say and vote for the audience’s winner.

Throughout the day of the 48th Brass in Concert Championship, audience members will be able to pick up a special card to vote for their favourite band performance. The vote will open following the final band’s performance.

Tickets selling at record rate

With over 80% of tickets to the flagship Championship sold, Brass in Concert is breaking all the records of recent years. Those wishing to attend are encouraged not to wait, but instead secure their seats as soon as possible via The Glasshouse website.

The event would not be possible without the support of Yamaha, Banks Group, and World of Brass.

The Brass in Concert Championships, working in partnership with principal partner World of Brass and headline sponsors Yamaha and Banks Group, is back for 2026 with an unmissable weekend of top-tier performances at The Glasshouse International Centre

The organisers of the Brass in Concert Championships have announced important changes to the governance of the leading entertainment contest.

There’s just over three months left until Brass in Concert returns to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on the 15 and 16 of November, for an unmissable weekend of top-tier performances.