4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast
December 16
The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.
Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus
December 16 • The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.
Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot
December 16 • The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.
Leyland to go on a bear hunt...
December 16 • There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.
Tynan adds to conducting portfolio
December 16 • Lostock Hall Memorial Band has appointed Tommy Tynan as its new Musical Director.
Pop a Wobplay gift subscription in a stocking
December 16 • If you want to give a no-hassle sure fire winner to the brass band love of your life this Christmas...
Foden's round off year with awards and goodbyes
December 16 • The North West Regional Champion has rounded off a busy year by thanking its supporters, partners and players who have given outstanding commitment.
Open invite for Cambrian Brass workshop
December 16 • The new banding ensemble in Aberystwyth is offering an open door welcome for a workshop day for all led by Cerys Hughes and Rob Nicholson.
Ellington claims Classic spot for Xmas
December 16 • Ellington Colliery Band has been featured on primetime Classic FM with a festive favourite.
Nyman Brass
£11.52£11.52
Music for Organ and Brass
£12.89£12.89
The World of the Brass Band
£11.96£11.96
The Yankee Brass Band
£13.75£13.75
Postcards from Grimethorpe
£13.50£10.12
Still Glides the Stream
£11.25£11.25
4BR Review - Episode 12
December 5 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas explore the intriguing question of whether or not there has been a change in outlook in the music being performed at major contests, concerts and on recordings.
4BR Review - Episode 11
November 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host major championship competitions.
4BR Review - Episode 10
October 21 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at the 2025 Albert Hall National Championship.
4BR Review - Episode 9
October 10 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas preview the 2025 Albert Hall National Championship as well as look at the latest CD releases.
2025 Swiss National Championships: Images from Lucerne
December 6 • Photographer Etienne Bornet captured the atmosphere as well as the action at the recent Swiss National Championships as the top bands battled to claim the top flight title.
2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Sparke spotlight leads musical focus
November 27 • A 75th birthday homage to composer Philip Sparke provides the musical thread for a tapestry of exciting premieres and performances at this years RNCM showcase event.
Are you not entertained?: Is a new era ready to be maximised at Brass in Concert?
November 24 • Have the competing bands signalled their intention to usher in a new era of entertainment at Brass in Concert — and where does that leave its marking system?
2025 Youth Brass in Concert Championship: Images from Gateshead
November 19 • The next generation of brass band entertainers took to the stage and wowed the audience at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
CD review: Fantasia - Works for Trumpet & Organ
December 12 • Matilda Lloyd provides an engaging extension of her musical style and substance with her latest joint enterprise release.
CD review: The Heroic Trombone
December 4 • Brett Baker pays bravura homage to the musical influences on his busy musical career.
Concert: CSD Brass
December 3 • A concert programme of variant treats provided by a band worth emulating in artistic outlook.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,051.10 |
| 2 | Cory | 970.90 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 910.39 |
| 4 | Foden's | 873.75 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 833.00 |
| 6 | Black Dyke | 724.03 |
| 7 | Flowers | 723.61 |
| 8 | Brass Band Willebroek | 653.72 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 537.22 |
| 10 | Desford Colliery | 410.82 |
Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School
Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW
The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices
Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ
Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event
Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD
Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert
Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE
Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert
Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD
Banks Brass Band
December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.
Cambrian Brass
December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.
Cambrian Brass
December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Flugelhorn player.
David W. Ashworth
RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator