World of Brass

15/08/2025

💥Our team have been busy freshening up the wobplay home page with lots of treats for you to explore!
The most exciting is hours of unseen footage from the Europeans 2010! 🎥
Restored from our achives and lovingly polished up ready for consumption, it’s a fascinating reminder of where we all were 15 years ago! 🤩

wobplay.com

15/08/2025

💥Our team have been busy freshening up the wobplay home page with lots of treats for you to explore!
The most exciting is hours of unseen footage from the Europeans 2010! 🎥
Restored from our achives and lovingly polished up ready for consumption, it's a fascinating reminder of where we all were 15 years ago! 🤩

wobplay.com
European Brass Band Association
Brucknerhaus Linz

09/08/2025

The British Open Brass Band Championships 2025 are almost here, Saturday 6 September and we’re ready to stream every performance live on wobplay!

After Brass Band 13 Etoiles won last year, this year’s bands are primed to deliver outstanding music once again. Don’t miss your chance to watch live and catch up on demand.

Sign up now and be part of the action! wobplay.com/subscribe

06/08/2025

This year’s TMS final festival is now available on wobplay - for free!
Simply sign up for free, and enjoy the wonderful music from this year’s students!

31/07/2025

We had a great day yesterday at the Elgar International Festival of Brass Summer School with our very first trade stand. Lovely to chat with so many people, thanks to everyone who stopped by!

24/07/2025

23/07/2025

🎉 Happy 80th Birthday to Edward Gregson!

To celebrate, we’ve curated a special Gregson at 80 playlist on wobplay, featuring highlights from his incredible brass band work🎧✨ Plus we've added a special gem from the archive - Dances and Arias from The Cory Band back in 1985 🎙

Explore his music, relive classic moments, and discover hidden gems: https://shorturl.at/09lOV

Plus – the Nationals 2025 test piece study score is now available from Studio Music! 📝

11/07/2025

Heritage Series Vol. 8 – Music from the 2000s is now available! 💿🎺

The International Staff Band, under the direction of Dr. Stephen Cobb, presents a collection of Salvation Army music from the early 21st century - a decade that saw distinctive voices emerge and new ideas take shape!

With works by Kevin Norbury, Kenneth Downie, Peter Graham and more, the album includes key pieces such as Rhapsody on a Theme by Purcell, The Last Amen and Variations on a Celestial Theme.

A bonus track features a conversation between Andrew Blyth and Stephen Cobb, reflecting on the music and its context.

Available now on CD and digital download: https://shorturl.at/SV4Se

27/06/2025

Our brass picks of the day — nine recordings starting at just 99p! 😲🎺✨

This collection brings together a varied mix of repertoire and performances that offer something a little different. Whether you’re familiar with some of these or discovering new favourites, there’s plenty here to enjoy.

Take advantage of free UK delivery on CD orders over £15 while the offer lasts — a great chance to explore or build your collection. https://shorturl.at/lMQk7

25/06/2025

Have you grabbed your tickets? 🎺🎫

Tickets are now available for Gregson’s Choice — a landmark concert celebrating the 80th birthday of composer Edward Gregson. 🎺🎈

Friday, 10 October 2025
Royal College of Music, London

This special pre-Nationals event features:

The International Staff Band, led by Stephen Cobb
Trombone soloist Ian Bousfield
Presented by Paul Hindmarsh and Edward Gregson

With a handpicked programme reflecting Gregson’s early influences and musical legacy, this is a rare opportunity to experience his story through the music that shaped it.

Secure your seat for a fantastic evening! 🎫✨
https://shorturl.at/WWjlR

25/06/2025

Today’s euphonium picks - starting at 99p, and free UK postage ends soon.
A strong selection here, with playing that really shows the character and versatility of the euphonium - expressive, detailed, and full of presence!

Well worth exploring if you appreciate what this instrument can do at its best.
👉 https://shorturl.at/lMQk7

Free delivery on CD orders over £15 - a good moment to stock up before the offer ends. 🚚💨