Hammonds picks its award winners

January 22 • The 2018 Grand Shield Champion has handed out a few well deserved rewards to a trio of its players...

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

January 22 • Chris Helme brings us plenty of great brass band music from the heartland of Yorkshire.

Death of Roy Roe

January 22 • The death has been announced of the former soprano star and respected adjudicator, Roy Roe.

Marshall already off to a busy start to 2019

January 20 • The New Year has just started, but Black Dyke's principal cornet has already been on his musical travels...

Abbey Brass (Abingdon) boosted by new signings and return visit

January 20 • A great raft of new signings and a visit from Philip Harper will give Abbey Brass (Abingdon) as great boost of confidence ahead of their Stevenage Area test appearance.

Radio: Sounds of Brass

January 20 • More great brass band music from Phillip Hunt.

From Berlin to Mars — as Lucerne ensemble get ready to premiere new works on Swiss tour

January 20 • The critically acclaimed Lucerne Brass Ensemble will featuring a number of exciting new works from leading brass composers on its forthcoming domestic tour.

Saxhorn Fest adds youth and experience to attractions

January 20 • The forthcoming Saxhorn Festival in north Yorkshire is going to be packed with attractions for players of all ages and experience — so why not sign up and get inspired by the best...

David Childs and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

January 8 • 4BR travels to Manchester to see euphonium virtuoso David Childs recording four concerto works with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Interview with Simon Dobson

November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox recently met up with composer Simon Dobson in Montreux to talk Glass, GRAMMYs and rock and roll..

2018 Swiss National round up

November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox rounds up with his final thoughts on what was a memorable 2018 Swiss National Championships in Montreux

Interview with Arsene Duc

November 25 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Arsene Duc, the conductor of the 2018 Swiss National Champion, Valaisia Brass Band

Concert: Black Dyke

January 22 • Conductor: Prof Nicholas Childs. Symphony Hall. Birmingham. Sunday 20th January 2019

Concert: Tredegar Band

January 21 • Conductor: Ian Porthouse. Featuring: Bronwen Lewis. Onllwyn Miners' Welfare Hall . Saturday 19th January 2019

Concert: A4 Brass Quartet

January 20 • The Bradshaw Hall. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Birmingham. Monday 14th January 2019

Regent Hall Concerts - Canon Brass (brass quintet) from the Royal College

Friday 25 January • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street Opp. RESERVED. London . W1C 2DJ

Foden's Band - RNCM Brass Band Festival

Friday 25 January • 124 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9RD

Black Dyke Band - International Staff Band of Salvation Army - RNCM

Saturday 26 January • Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD

Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Concert at Yarm School, North Yorkshire

Saturday 26 January • Yarm School. . The Friarage. . Yarm, North Yorkshire. . TS15 9EJ T15 9EJ

Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Concert at Yarm School, North Yorkshire

Saturday 26 January • Yarm School. . The Friarage. . Yarm, North Yorkshire. . TS15 9EJ T15 9EJ

Lofthouse Brass Band

January 22 • Lofthouse Brass Band are seeking a SOLO CORNET PLAYER to complete their line up. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a sensible schedule of concerts, contests and social events (meals out, quiz nights, race nights...) throughout the year.

chadderton brass band

January 22 • Chadderton Band is a non contesting band requiring players of all ages and abilities. Come along and give us a try, we are a friendly band playing at numerous concerts throughout the year. Experienced Conductor required. Vacancy on percussion.

East Yorkshire Motor Services Brass Band

January 22 • Following this year`s round of regional contests we will have a vacancy for a first class cornet player. Position negotiable to join our experienced committed cornet section Rehearsing Sunday and Wednesday evenings by the Humber Bridge.

Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist