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2026 Regional Championships
London & SC (Stevenage) and North of England (Durham)
21-22 March 2026

Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships

March 26
The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

March 26 • Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

March 26 • A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26 • If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26 • The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.

Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert

March 25 • The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.

Dutch National Championship headed by Sparke

March 25 • 'Perihelion: Closer to the Sun' will test the top section bands at this year's Dutch National Championships.

Glover fits Sterling relaunch

March 25 • Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.

Morton takes Desford baton

March 25 • David Morton is set to strengthen ties with National Champion by becoming Musical Director.

Black Dyke Mills Band: Classic Brass

£5.39£5.39

2nd World Brass Band Championships - Highlights WMC 2009

£13.00£13.00

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (for brass band)

£10.50£10.50

Brass from the Masters - Volume 1

£6.50£6.50

William Walton: Cello Concerto; Symphony No. 1 - Scapino

£15.00£13.50

Still Glides the Stream

£11.25£11.25

4BR Review - Episode 16

February 26 • Iwan and Chris look forward to the 2026 Regional Championships - the issues, music and tips for victory...

4BR Review - Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival as well as forward to the Norwegian Nationals and more...

4BR Review - Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.

4BR Review - Episode 13

December 31 • Iwan and Chris announce the long list of nominations for the 2025 4BR Awards. Drum roll please...

Take 5: A quintet of female works to be enjoyed on more than the one day a year

March 5 • 8th March marks International Women's Day. The 4BR Editor picks five compositions by female composers that deserve to be celebrated in performance all year around.

Interpreting the post Covid Area numbers: What's your answer?

February 28 • Are we really combating the decline of our competing numbers with the small sustainability changes and choices that are being made at the Regional Championships? Check the recent numbers and see what you think.

Beware shifting sands: The need for banding to read the warning signs

February 21 • Brass Bands England very nearly paid the price for not heeding the warning signs of shifting financial sands — but their close call can instil optimism for the future.

The Regional Championships: The bedrock of British banding

February 20 • As competitors prepare for the series of regional qualifying contests, Tim Mutum explains how they came about by hard work and persuasion, and why, 60 years ago, the whole thing nearly came crashing down.

Concert: Strike up the Band

February 14 • Ian Bousfield inspires as well as thrills with his display of consummate musicianship in Cardiff.

Concert: Brass Across Borders

February 4 • A fine night of music making in honour of a popular bandsman is enjoyed by a packed cross border audience in Manchester.

Concert: Brighouse & Rastrick Band

January 31 • Displays of compositional craftsmanship, ensemble quality and solo excellence round off the RNCM Festival.

#	Band	Points
1	Brass Band Treize Etoiles	1,011.29
2	Brighouse and Rastrick	999.68
3	Cory	915.46
4	Foden's	790.99
5	Eikanger-Bjørsvik	788.12
6	Flowers	676.02
7	Brass Band Willebroek	638.58
8	Black Dyke	634.73
9	Valaisia Brass Band	612.47
10	the cooperation band	540.01