Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals
September 8
Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.
British Open Countdown: T minus 4
September 8 • Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.
Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne
September 8 • Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne
Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert
September 8 • Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.
Brass Bands England unable to offer BOPA service from 2027
September 8 • The Department for Education confirms BBE's National Body of Personal Approval will end in April 2027.
Poetry, brass and recovery...
September 8 • A wonderful joint venture of poetry, brass band music and wonderful countryside will help people at stages of different personal recoveries.
Wright & Round: To boldly go...
September 8 • 60 years of the iconic Star Trek franchise of television and film series is celebrated this month — so why not add some theme tunes to your concert programme
Kilroy steps back from BBE role to follow health treatment
September 7 • Mike Kilroy will take a temporary step down as Chairperson of Brass Bands England to undergo treatment for prostate cancer.
Check out the Spheres before Symphony Hall
September 7 • The countdown to the British Open sees the competing bands previewing their final preparations on 'Music of the Spheres' — so why not pop along and see how they are getting on.
Gavin Higgins: Black Sun for trombone quartet
£80.00£80.00
Pieta
£10.99£10.99
A Little Hymn (Gavin Higgins)
£39.99£39.99
Bounce - Album Download Voucher
£9.99£9.99
Broadheath
£16.99£16.99
4BR Review - Episode 20
July 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas are joined by Steven Mead to discuss the recent World Championships in Kerkrade as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for bands - starting with Black Dyke Band at The BBC Proms.
Remembering Trevor Austin
June 24 • A year ago today, Trevor Austin, the widely admired and respected founder of Rosehill Instruments passed away aged 94. In his eulogy, his younger son, Paul, shared his fondest memories of working with his father - a man who touched many musical lives.
4BR Review - Episode 19
June 19 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas casts their opinions on the recent Elgar International Festival of Brass plus lates CDs, books, events and LPs
4BR Review - Episode 18
May 21 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas are joined by Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how the wider musical world perceives the banding movement, and what we must do to reinvigorate our artistic vision.
2026 British Open Championship: Symphony Hall preview
September 8 • Resolute ambition is driving the oldest major championship in the world — but changing times still brings its challenges if it is to retain its global appeal.
The Sparke of revolution: How Music of the Spheres changed the contesting world
September 6 • Philip Sparke may be a most unlikely revolutionary figure, but in 2004 he changed the contesting world forever...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Images from the 2026 NYBBGB Summer Course
August 14 • Photographer Marc Gascoigne captured plenty of great images from this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and Concert.
The recycling theme: Simon Dobson's new work is music for our consumer times
August 7 • Simon Dobson's talks about his latest work, 'MACHINE!' to be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.
LP review: The Unicorns
September 1 • A reminder of a true innovative banding spirit that flourished in Sweden with Solna Brass.
CD review: The Devil's Virtuosity
August 27 • Mauro Martins ensures he remains in musical control of his Faustian pact with Devilish excess.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Wales
August 25 • The Welsh nation should be hearing more about the benefits of one of its flagship youth arts ensembles.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers | 1,159.01 |
| 2 | Valaisia Brass Band | 838.74 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 768.39 |
| 4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 765.01 |
| 5 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 741.42 |
| 6 | Cory | 714.36 |
| 7 | Foden's | 647.08 |
| 8 | Brass Band Willebroek | 587.55 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 547.92 |
| 10 | Black Dyke | 506.62 |
The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open
Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE
Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park
Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards
Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra
Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards
Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Chinnor Silver
September 8 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (14th) at 11am in our bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities who wish to join us in a relaxed friendly rehearsal.. It also involves tea and cake and its free to all..
Barnsley Brass
September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..
Enderby Band
September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.
Martyn Evans
BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator