Mnozil Brass booked for Symphony Hall in 2027
June 30
After their memorable performance in Birmingham on the weekend, over 650 tickets have already been snapped up for their 2027 return.
Last chord for Cory legends
June 30 • The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.
Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 30 • The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.
Result: Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 30 • Crofton Silver drive home with the top prize at Wetherby.
Conductors prepare to claim Final berths
June 28 • The semi-finalists at the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition will be looking to book their place in the final this evening in Halifax.
Choir pews only for Mnozil
June 28 • If you want to see Mnozil Brass tonight in Birmingham then be prepared to sit in the choir.
Gray Pops in to CBS news...
June 28 • Russell Gray recently appeared on Minnesota CBS News in the USA to give a plug for the start of the Minneapolis Pop Concert series he is leading.
Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again
June 28 • Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.
Kirkby playathon helps raise funds for greater musical access
June 28 • A fantastic 24 hour marathon of music making, including brass sound baths and a dawn chorus of bird song has raised funds to help make Kirkby Stephen Band's HQ fully accessible.
The sun is free to flow with the sea: Onyx Brass
£14.25£14.25
Chansons Sans Paroles: Salaputia Brass
£16.50£13.20
Tippett: Orchestral Music
£9.79£7.99
British Music Collection: Malcolm Arnold
£9.75£7.80
Robert Simpson: Music for Brass
£12.89£12.89
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
£10.85£10.85
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
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.
2025 European Championships: Own choice selections
May 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks at the wide variety of musical inspirations being explored, examined and endorsed in the bids to win the European titles in Stavanger.
Concert: Denis Wick Memorial Concert
June 12 • A concert of celebration to a legacy that will continue to influence the world of brass for generations to come.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain & British Army Brass Band
April 28 • Full pews in Halifax as the brass band pilgrims enjoy the ambitious and intriguing outlooks of youth and experience.
LP review: The Gothenburg Brass Band
April 27 • A classy reminder that Nordic banding could have travelled in a very different direction.
| # | 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 Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band
Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA
Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band
Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR
Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band
Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival
Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival
Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX
Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand
Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY
Linthwaite Band
July 1 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with various engagements throughout the year, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable) and are keen to fill the position. Please see contact details below.
Newport Borough Brass Band
July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Principal Cornet. . Would you like to be a part of the process to lead & shape the future of the band? Newport Borough Brass Band are looking for a dynamic Principal Cornet player to lead the team.
Newport Borough Brass Band
July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band are looking for a positive and dynamic leader who can further develop our players skills & aid us in our aspirations of reaching the 1st section.
Stan Lippeatt
BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor