Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations
August 13
The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.
Make a presto decision to add to your recording collection...
August 13 • There are six more, new and classic CDs and downloads to consider as you build your brass collection through a new partnership between 4BR and Presto Music.
Fewer than 100 premium tickets left for British Open
August 13 • If you want to to snap up a ticket for the Stalls or Upper Circle for this year's British Open, then make sure you don't miss out.
Gregson's Choice on National eve
August 13 • You can still grab a seat for the chance to hear an evening of great Edward Gregson music on the eve of the Albert Hall National Final from the ISB and Ian Bousfield.
Wallace explores the mysteries of Gabrieli's Invisible Symphony
August 13 • John Wallace is on the trail of an invisible symphony for brass...
Radio: Touch of Brass
August 13 • A special feature of the music making of the Brunel Brass organisation to enjoy with Martin and Julie this week — and next.
Armed Man success for Aldbourne
August 12 • The West of England Area champion has enjoyed acclaim after playing their part in a new take on Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man'.
German youth latest to enjoy Royal College spotlight
August 12 • One of Germany's leading youth wind ensembles will be showcasing their talents with its brass band links in the heart of London.
125th anniversary welcome to Unite alumni
August 12 • Players and supporters past and present will be welcomed to a showcase celebration of the 125th anniversary of Unite the Union Band.
Best of British Brass Bands
£7.50£6.00
Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady
£31.25£28.25
Black Dyke Mills Band plays Rossini
£5.39£5.39
Preludes, Rags and Cakewalks
£13.25£13.25
Gabrieli: The Glory of Venice
£12.75£12.75
Transatlantic - Onyx Brass and John Wilson
£14.00£12.75
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.
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.
| # | 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 |
The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint
Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE
Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer
Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY
Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer
Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY
Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer
Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY
Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival
Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX
Crewe Brass
August 17 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
Crewe Brass
August 17 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
Crewe Brass
August 17 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
David Hirst
MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger