National Youth Band attraction close to sell out
April 15
If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in concert this weekend you had better be quick.
Dutch tribute to Gregson at National Championships
April 13 • The 2025 Dutch National Championships will feature five major compositions from the pen of Edward Gregson to honour his 80th birthday.
National Youth principals lead the way to Tidworth
April 13 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is working hard towards its Easter Course Concert this coming weekend.
Classical charts marked by Moore and Childs
April 13 • The recent solo CD releases from Peter Moore and David Childs have made their mark on the wider musical world.
Antiphones heard from Black Dyke Band
April 13 • The latest CD release from the Yorkshire Champion includes a reminder of Malmo and a concerto trip to Venice.
Foden's focus on Stavanger
April 13 • The English representatives are fully focused on getting to and winning the European Championship title in Stavanger.
Five packed days in Groningen
April 13 • There are plenty of musical attractions on offer at the Groningen Brass Experience this June — incouding the Dutch Open Contest
Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest returns in July
April 13 • The popular march and hymn tune event will be held in Brighouse in July, so get your entries in.
Fife entertainment festival returns
April 13 • 11 bands will provide the entertainment at the Fife Brass Band Festival later this month.
Odyssey Debut Flugelhorn
£449.00
Odyssey Debut Cornet
£359.00
Odyssey Premiere Tenor Horn
£849.00
Interview with Dr David Thornton
February 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton at the end of the 2024 event in Manchester.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
February 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas after the performance of the RNCM Brass Band at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
2025 Regional Championships: Preview
February 19 • Stoicism and stubbornness still defies change, but there is still much to admire about the 80th anniversary of the Regional Championships this year.
2025 Regional Championships: Test piece reviews
February 18 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox finds out more about the works from Derek Bourgeois, Morley Calvert, Oliver Waespi, Jacob de Haan and Andrea Price that will test National Final qualification aspirations over the next few weeks.
Wilfred Heaton: His Life - His Music (Part 2)
February 17 • In the second extract from his critically acclaimed biography, Paul Hindmarsh charts Wilfred Heaton's musical apprenticeship.
The Howarth Legacy: 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival
January 23 • Whilst the banding movement says it owes Elgar Howarth a debt of gratitude, it is a good job the RNCM Festival has been run by people who actually shared his vision.
CD review: Storm
April 15 • Luc Vertommen and the French champion Hauts de France showcase a musical barometer reading of varied excellence.
LP review: The National Champions
April 14 • The force of CWS Manchester's destiny retains its aura even 60 years after it was recorded.
Concert: Santa Monica High School Wind Ensemble & Regent Brass
April 13 • An ambitious trans-Atlantic link brings a welcome non-tariff export of musical excellence to London.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foden's | 1,265.59 |
| 2 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,202.20 |
| 3 | Cory | 1,135.50 |
| 4 | Flowers | 989.86 |
| 5 | Black Dyke | 861.38 |
| 6 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 750.86 |
| 7 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 652.77 |
| 8 | Tredegar | 633.57 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 533.32 |
| 10 | Brass Band Willebroek | 288.84 |
Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert
Saturday 5 April • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB
Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver at the Musicals
Saturday 5 April • St Andrew's Church, Rugby CV21 3PT
Rushden Town Band - Hope Spring Concert
Saturday 5 April • Hope Methodist Church, Linnets Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8DE
Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ
Newstead Brass - Under Gaia
Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG
Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band
April 14 • LGB Brass are recruiting for a new Musical Director to join our thriving and aspirational organisation and take us onto the next stage of our musical journey. We are a 2nd section contesting band with a varied calendar of concerts and events.
Hathersage Band
April 14 • Front Row Cornet. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving non-contesting community band. We enjoy making music and have a comprehensive gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?
Petworth Town Band
April 14 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for back row cornets, repiano, flugelhorn and tuba. We have a thriving list of concerts and engagements and are led by our enthusiastic and inspirational MD Paula Streeter
Chris King
MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer