Unite the Union Brass Band is  a brass band  based in the  city centre of Sheffield that competes in the UK's First Section. We meet every Monday and Thursday evening  for rehearsals  and, under the baton of our Musical Director Jonathan Beatty, we enjoy a varied list of  concerts and contests throughout the year.

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A chorus of 'Zugabe!', 'Zugabe!' ('More!', 'More!') from a thrilled audience echoing around the square showed just how much they had enjoyed the performance……. Unite the Union Brass Band has received a special invitation from Bochum Lord Mayor, Oberbürgermeister Eiskirch and Bochum Council, to perform again at the prestigious ‘Bochumer Musiksommer’ in August 2025.

The massive music festival, now in its 19th year, is held annually in Sheffield's twin town Bochum in northern Germany, and sees over 160,000 visitors enjoy performances over three days, with over 1000 artists appearing on several stages and at other special venues around the city centre, offering over 100 programs ranging from classical to jazz to electronic music.

2025 is a ‘triple’ for the band – they will be celebrating 125 years of existence, 40 years since their very first visit to Bochum and also 75 years of town twinning between Sheffield and Bochum making this visit extra special and offers yet another opportunity to showcase Unite the Union Band’s musical talent on an international platform.

The band first performed in their twin town back in 1985 and after several visits since they have built up quite a following there! Their last visit to Bochumer Musiksommer was in 2018, “That was an experience the band will always treasure”, said a member of the band, “We can't wait to rekindle the many friendships forged over the years”.
To support their journey, the band has initiated fundraising efforts. Members of the band will be taking part in the Derwent Challenge - a series of walking, running, and cycling events around the Derwent reservoirs in Sheffield - Ladybower, Derwent and Howden. These challenges will they hope, help to cover a portion of the costs of transporting the band and all their equipment to Germany, thus ensuring the band's performance at the festival. The band's involvement in Bochumer Musiksommer not only highlights the musical heritage of both cities and continues the mutual appreciation and collaboration, but through friendships old and new, further strengthens the bond between Sheffield and Bochum.

YORKSHIRE FIRST SECTION AREA CHAMPIONS 2025 - PROMOTED BACK TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION

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