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4BR Editor in need of youthful help...
If you would like to join the 4BR Editor Iwan Fox to help cover the National Youth Championships in Hull — then get in touch.
March 25, 2025
Zorro to leave his mark at Regent Hall
The new wind band version of 'Capistrano Overture' is to be given its world premiere by The Band of the Grenadier Guards, as Cpt Andrew Porter and Steven Mead lead the musical celebrations of Peter Graham's music.
March 25, 2025
Childs extends Area lead with latest trio
Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.
March 25, 2025
Nationals line-ups complete
The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.
March 24, 2025
Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital
Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.
March 22, 2025
Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.
March 22, 2025
Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills
There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...
March 22, 2025
Death of Clive Marshall
The death has been announced of Clive Marshall, a leading player and administrator with York Railway Institute Band for over 60 years
March 22, 2025
Time running out at Blossom Hill
There are only a few brass band clocks available to buy from Blossom Hill Cards after they took off in Torquay.
March 22, 2025
Results: 2025 North of England Regional Championships
NASUWT Riverside regains the North under Prof Nicholas Childs as section titles go to Cockerton, Ferryhill Town, Trimdon Brass and Knaresborough.
March 22, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold
March 21, 2025
Critical acclaim for Heaton biography
Paul Hindmarsh's outstanding biography of composer Wilfred Heaton continues to gain plaudits from critics.
March 21, 2025
Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative
Brass Bands Wales is looking to reignite the passion for brass band playing in the nation.
March 21, 2025
BrookWright Music: Cross of Jesus (John Stainer arr. Jonathan Mead)
A touching euphonium duet based on the much loved hymn tune arranged for two euphoniums.
March 21, 2025
British Open secures Symphony Hall future for further five years
The British Open Championship will continue to be held at Symphony Hall to 2030.
March 21, 2025
Rothwell ready for Pudsey spotlight
Rothwell Temperance bring their brand of brass band entertainment to the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.
March 21, 2025
Foss Dyke extend celebrations
The new Midlands First Section Area champion hasn't quite finished its celebrations following their victory in Bedworth.
March 21, 2025
London Area replays
You can now sit back and listen to all the performances at Stevenage at your leisure...
March 21, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys
A new series based on opinions, experiences, chats and interviews with players, conductors and personalities away from the top section is proving a great hit with the Welsh banding diaspora...
March 21, 2025
Brighouse set to welcome Welsh champions
A reciprocal cocnert connection will be made by Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar in the next few weeks as they strengthen musical friendships with home visits.
March 20, 2025
European Youth Band line-up confirmed
34 players from 15 countries will play as one as the European Youth Brass Band in Stavanger
March 20, 2025
Durham ready to host last Regional leg
The last Regional contest of the year takes place in Durham this weekend with 40 bands looking to claim North of England Area titles and qualification places for London and Cheltenham.
March 20, 2025
Memorial Concert tribute to Tovey
A special memorial concert celebrating the remarkable musical life of Bramwell Tovey will be held in April at his old school.
March 20, 2025
Judges announced for Australian National Championships
The line-up of judges has been confirmed for teh forthcoming Australian National Championships in Melbourne
March 20, 2025
Texas Brass Festival attracts bands for exciting weekend
Seven senior bands plus two youth bands will perform at the third annual Texas Brass Festival — and it will be live streamed.
March 20, 2025
