Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou preview?

August 27 • If you want to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before the big day in Birmingham, a number of the contenders have announced their previews.

Adams announce Jones addition to artist roster

August 27 • Danny Jones, the solo euphonium player of Aldbourne Band has been signed to the artist roster of Adams Musical Instruments.

Westwood takes baton at Enderby

August 27 • Gareth Westwood is the new Musical Director of Enderby Band.

Fancy being an adjudicator?

August 27 • If you do, then Brass Bands England want to hear from you for the 2026 National Youth Championships.

Voigt goes from student to tutor to inspire next generation

August 27 • Anabel Voigt has returned to the Jena International Summer Brass Band Camp seven years after taking her steps as a young player.

Radio: Touch of Brass

August 27 • More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

National treasure honoured by RPS

August 26 • John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.

New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

August 24 • Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.

4BR Review - Episode 6

August 20 • How we can break free of our self-imposed confines to reach out to new audiences?

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 Interview - Episode 3

May 26 • Trumpet player Mike Lovatt

Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

August 10 • Martyn Brabbins focuses a far and wide approach with a musical eye to an immediate future closer to home for the stars of tomorrow.

CD review: Transatlantic

August 9 • Onyx Brass bring a polished appreciation in connecting English and American inspirations of time and place.

CD review: Lookin' for Telemann

August 5 • Austrian euph star Georg Pranger provides a mix and match discovery wall that despite the lack of directions fully rewards the inquisitive listener.

Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH

Uckfield Concert Brass - Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 Concert

Wednesday 27 August • Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne. BN21 3AD

Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY

Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD

Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA

Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND would love players to join us at our next rehearsal on Monday 1st at 11am in our own bandroom.. It's just an extra chance for a friendly blow with cake,coffee and good company.. Does not affect allegiance to your main band

Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

August 24 • Principal Cornet. Due to planned retirement. Own band room (no shifting gear between rehearsals), S75 3RF, less than 5 mins fromJ37 M1. Yamaha Zeno cornet for your use. Regular 20+ every rehearsal. Monday & Thursdays 1930-2130. MD GEOF BENSON. .

wantage silver band

August 22 • Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm (both times flexible depending on person).

David A. Stowell

Conductor and composer