Live...
2026 Regional Championships
North West: Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Sunday 28 February
Yorkshire pride and titles at stake in Huddersfield
March 6
There are sure to be some memorable battle for the Yorkshire bragging rights in Huddersfield this weekend.
Vilhelmsen's growing presence honoured with Norwegian award
March 6 • Composer Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen has been presented with a prestigious International Achievement Award by the Norwegian Music Publishers Association.
Prestige preview at Perth and Huddersfield
March 6 • Cornet players can get an early look at the brand new Besson Prestige BE2029 in Perth and Huddersfield this weekend.
Dignity and determination in defeat for Mossley
March 6 • If only all bands could place a contesting set-back in the same wider context as Mossley Band's Chairperson...
Perth prepares for Scottish title challengers
March 6 • There is a strong line-up of bands looking to claim old domestic honours in Perth this weekend.
Bedworth ready for first weekend of Area action
March 6 • The first weekend of Midlands Regional Championship action takes place in Bedworth.
Eikanger prepare for female tributes
March 6 • The Norwegian champion will link up with Katrina Marzella Wheeler to celebrate International Women's Day with music this weekend.
Porter set for Friary leadership
March 6 • Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.
BrookWright Music: Avifauna (Joshua Tyler Jameson)
March 6 • A work inspired by the brilliant birds of America is a sure flight of fancy for concert programmes.
Black Dyke Mills Band: Classic Brass
£5.39£5.39
Brass from the Masters - Volume 1
£6.50£6.50
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 |
Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band
Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army
Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Queen Victorias Consort
Friday 13 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet
Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet
Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band
March 6 • Our non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, seeks:. . Solo Euphonium . 1st Horn . 2nd Baritone .
Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band
March 6 • Our inclusive non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has vacancies for: . . Solo Cornet. Soprano Cornet. 2/3 Cornet. .
Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band
March 6 • Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for: . Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you!.
Ian Porthouse
Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator