National Youth Band sells out in London
July 25
Its returns only if you wish to enjoy the NYBBGB in London next month with tickets going fast for the Childrens' Band too.
Cheltenham judges confirmed
July 25 • The judges tasked with picking the winners at the 2025 Cheltenham National Finals have been announced.
Italian Brass Band continues to reach out to new audiences
July 25 • The Italian Band was joined by trombone soloist Andrea Conti for a festival performances in heart of Tuscany.
Perth ready for trio of NYBBS music makers
July 25 • Perth Concert Hall will host the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland later today — so if you are around why not pop along and enjoy them showcasing their talents.
Band Supplies continues support of Scottish Youth Banding
July 25 • The leading retailer heads to Perth to continue its long term support of the National Youth Brass of Scotland and the wider Scottish banding movement.
Former conductor given child offence sentence
July 24 • Ben Coulson is given a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and is required to sign the sex offenders' register for the next decade as part of his Crown Court sentencing.
Last chance to claim free member ticket to BBE Brass Band Conference
July 24 • Your will need to be quick to book your ticket to be part of an exciting day looking towards the future of the brass banding movement.
Albert Hall judges announced
July 24 • Dr Stephen Cobb, Ian Bousfield and Rob Wiffin will be charged with picking a winner at the Royal Albert Hall in October.
Skills and creativity boosted on NYBBS Course
July 24 • In addition to the music making the players on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer course are learning extra skills.
Maurice Andre plays Trumpet Concertos
£12.75£12.75
Transatlantic - Onyx Brass and John Wilson
£14.00£12.75
Italiana! - The Philharmonic Brass & Riccardo Muti
£23.00£23.00
4BR Review - Episode 5
July 17 • Modern major test pieces, Artificial Intelligence and compositional craftsmanship, CD reviews and much more
4BR Interview - Episode 4
July 6 • George Reece of BiggerFeat Productions based in Linkoping in Sweden.
4BR Review - Episode 4
May 23 • European Championships in Stavanger, British Open Spring Festival and the new BBC Radio 3 programme 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel'
From Peel to the Proms: How brass bands need to follow the Jackson vision
July 22 • The man at the top of Radio 3 has set the blueprint vision for how brass bands can return to the airwaves and back to the Proms.
Do you want to go large?: The problems with test piece obesity
May 29 • Is our appetite for everything new and bigger starting to affect our musical well being?
2025 European Championships: Stavanger preview
May 5 • A fascinating weekend of competition is in store in Stavanger with a desire to embrace change to be seen, heard and perhaps even undertaken...
2025 European Championships: Test piece reviews
May 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a close look at the four major test-pieces to be performed in Stavanger this coming weekend.
CD review: Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack Live!
July 20 • A personal musical ambition is brought up to date with a modern twist of arranging and performance brilliance.
CD review: Antiphones - Contemporary Premieres
July 13 • Black Dyke channel the musical spirits in glorious fashion with a release of modern homage inspiration.
Concert: Denis Wick Memorial Concert
June 12 • A concert of celebration to a legacy that will continue to influence the world of brass for generations to come.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 1,126.73 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,032.85 |
| 3 | Foden's | 1,003.92 |
| 4 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 946.60 |
| 5 | Brass Band Willebroek | 858.63 |
| 6 | Flowers | 739.99 |
| 7 | Black Dyke | 645.89 |
| 8 | Valaisia Brass Band | 618.19 |
| 9 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 493.42 |
| 10 | Tredegar | 488.91 |
Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete
Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB
Dobcross Silver Band - Marsden Silver Prize Band
Sunday 27 July • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD
Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)
Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG
Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival
Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX
Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall
Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH
Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band
July 25 • Ready for a NEW Music Challenge?. . Dodworth Brass Band, is looking for a new principal cornet as our current player prepares for retirement. Just 5mins from J37 M1. . friendly welcoming band with a packed calendar of exciting concerts & events. . . S75 3RF
Enderby Band
July 24 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire) are a Championship section band looking for: Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). We are an ambitious, friendly, band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.
The Marple Band
July 24 • Cornet( back row), Baritone, Horn, Bb Bass and Kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.
Andreas Kratz
Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher