Uncertain funding future for Music & Dance Scheme students
December 3
Funding for over 2,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in many of the UKs leading musical schools and institutions is yet to be confirmed beyond the current academic year.
Ron Westacott funeral arrangements confirmed
December 3 • The funeral of Ron Westacott will take place later this month.
Memories recalled as Hutchinson takes final Cory bow
December 3 • 16 years of excellence and artistry were recalled as Tom Hutchinson took his final bow as principal cornet of Cory Band.
Final chord reached for Watkins at Pemberton
December 3 • The two year musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has come to an end.
Lomas farewell at Brighouse
December 3 • The British Open champion has bid a fond farewell to their bass trombone player Stephen Lomas.
BrookWright Music: From the Realms (arr. Jonathan Mead)
December 3 • A wonderful festive solo for with a touch of French magic.
Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Youth Championships
December 3 • There was a wonderful day of music making for the next generation of Scottish talent in Perth last weekend.
Tragic death of Lydbrook player
December 3 • The Lydbrook Band is mourning the passing of their young euphonium player Thomas Pearse.
Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington
December 3 • David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.
Nyman Brass
£11.52£11.52
Music for Organ and Brass
£12.89£12.89
The World of the Brass Band
£11.96£11.96
The Yankee Brass Band
£13.75£13.75
Postcards from Grimethorpe
£13.50£10.12
Still Glides the Stream
£11.25£11.25
4BR Review - Episode 11
November 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host major championship competitions.
4BR Review - Episode 10
October 21 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at the 2025 Albert Hall National Championship.
4BR Review - Episode 9
October 10 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas preview the 2025 Albert Hall National Championship as well as look at the latest CD releases.
4BR Review - Episode 8
October 1 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas open up the debate to views and opinions on just what our choices of test-pieces for competition tell the wider musical world about us?
2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Sparke spotlight leads musical focus
November 27 • A 75th birthday homage to composer Philip Sparke provides the musical thread for a tapestry of exciting premieres and performances at this years RNCM showcase event.
Are you not entertained?: Is a new era ready to be maximised at Brass in Concert?
November 24 • Have the competing bands signalled their intention to usher in a new era of entertainment at Brass in Concert — and where does that leave its marking system?
2025 Youth Brass in Concert Championship: Images from Gateshead
November 19 • The next generation of brass band entertainers took to the stage and wowed the audience at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
2025 Brass in Concert Championship: Images from Gateshead
November 19 • Thomas Jackson of Tynesight Media was on hand all weekend to record the musical action and atmosphere at the 48the Brass in Concert Championship.
CD review: Festivities: Cornerstones Vol. 3
November 6 • Philip Harper's musical impulses provide a strong argument to back the case for his appreciation of classic celebratory spirits.
Concert: Wonder Women
November 5 • Bones Apart span the centuries on their engaging visit to the middle of nowhere.
Concert: Folk and Dance
November 4 • A finely attuned concert of nostalgia is given a thoroughly modern appreciation by Dr David Thornton, Roger Webster and banding colleagues.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,051.10 |
| 2 | Cory | 970.90 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 910.39 |
| 4 | Foden's | 873.75 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 833.00 |
| 6 | Black Dyke | 724.03 |
| 7 | Flowers | 723.61 |
| 8 | Brass Band Willebroek | 653.72 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 537.22 |
| 10 | Desford Colliery | 410.82 |
Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School
Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW
The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices
Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ
Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event
Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD
Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert
Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE
Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert
Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD
Haverhill Silver Band
December 2 • Haverhill Silver Band seeks an Eb bass player to join us for the areas and beyond. This is your chance to join East Anglia's premier brass band and compete at the Senior Cup and Whit Friday, as well as performing in great concerts throughout the year!
Haverhill Silver Band
December 2 • Haverhill Silver Band seeks a flugel player to join us for the areas and beyond. This is your chance to join East Anglia's premier brass band and compete at the Senior Cup and Whit Friday, as well as performing in great concerts throughout the year!
Chinnor Silver
December 1 • Having secured promotion to the 1st section from January our Christmas wish is for a Bb BASS and PERCUSSION players to join us.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom.. Good but realistic book of concerts and contests planned.
Andy Wareham
BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist