Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
April 25
The first episode of the much anticipated new Radio 3 brass band series starts on Sunday with a musical trip to Norway...
Foden's to preview Euro challenge
April 26 • England's representatives in Stavanger will be giving their supporters a preview of their musical challenge.
Own choice works revealed for Stavanger
April 25 • A wide ranging selection of major test-piece works will be performed in Stavanger.
National Youth Band sells out in Halifax
April 25 • The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be joined by the British Army Brass Band for a sell out concert in Halifax this weekend.
Bradford boost for Black Dyke Band
April 25 • The Yorkshire champion's involvement in Bradford's celebration as the UK City of Culture on Radio 2 has gained widespread plaudits.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 7
April 25 • The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with an interview with Nia Lloyd Williams of Rhyl Silver Band
Japan embraces Welsh banding ambassadors
April 25 • The Tongwynlais Band has just returned from a memorable musical tour where they helped promote the Land of My Fathers in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Burditt takes Canadian Bandmaster role
April 25 • Andrew Burditt has been appointed the new Bandmaster of The Canadian Staff Band of The Salvation Army
the cooperation band to showcase transitions ahead of Stavanger challenge
April 25 • The Scottish representatives in Stavanger will give an open preview of the set-work and their own-choice selection ahead of their 16th European Championship appearance.
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.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
April 20 • Mature expressions of musicality and wider resilience underpin the ethos of the latest generation of National Youth Band performers in Tidworth.
CD review: Stepping Out
April 19 • Elland showcase all the ingredients required for any band organisation to secure their future.
CD review: Virtuoso - Music for Euphonium and Brass Band
April 17 • A taste of ever lasting excellence from master musical alchemist David Childs.
| # | 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 |
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
Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration
Sunday 27 April • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 8LA
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band
Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ
Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips
Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway
Dobcross Silver Band
April 24 • Great opportunity for a PERCUSSIONIST to join this already talented section in what is already a band with a full brass section. We are looking to enhance our percussion section as we prepare for Nationals in September . Enjoyable playing and social band!
Hathersage Band
April 24 • SECOND TROMBONE. 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?
Chinnor Silver
April 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are recommencing rehearsals on 28th Monday at 11am in our bandroom and we would love you to join us.. We welcome players of all abilities who just fancy a friendly fun blow with cake and coffee thrown in.. Its all free so join us.
Steve Pritchard-Jones
FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher