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2024 National Championships of Great Britain
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington
11 October 2025
4BR Review podcast — National Final retrospective
October 14
Join the live podcast on Wednesday evening to look back at a memorable Albert Hall contest.
New Zealand names 2026 brass band All Blacks
October 14 • The players who will represent the nation as their National Band have been announced.
Besses help mark Coleridge-Taylor anniversary
October 14 • Besses o' th' Barn Band has helped to provide a timely celebration of the life and music of the pioneering composer black composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
BrookWright Music: Christmas for Two
October 14 • Christmas for Two — 70 Traditional Christmas Songs & Carols for two alike instruments
UniBrass Cardiff heads to Newport
October 14 • The 2026 UniBrass Championships of Great Britain hosted by Cardiff University will be held just down the M4 in Newport.
Foden's to kick-off new Leeds Best of Brass series
October 14 • Foden's will be the first of eight leading bands entertaining audiences as part of the new Leeds Best of Brass series.
New Ellers arrangement helps raise funds for Cancer Research
October 14 • A wonderful musical idea has turned into an even better musical fund raiser.
Death of Gareth Chappell
October 14 • 4BR has been informed of the death of the popular Chalford Band player and supporter Gareth Chappell.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 14 • More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a hint of the Munich OktoberFest...
Nyman Brass
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Music for Organ and Brass
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The World of the Brass Band
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The Yankee Brass Band
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Postcards from Grimethorpe
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Still Glides the Stream
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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.
4BR Review - Episode 8
October 1 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas open up the debate to views and opinions on just what our choices of test-pieces for competition tell the wider musical world about us?
4BR Review - Episode 7
September 6 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas preview the 2025 British Open Championship in Birmingham
4BR Interview - Episode 5
August 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.
2025 National Championships of Great Britain: Podium adjudications
October 14 • The written remarks of judges Ian Bousfield, Dr Stephen Cobb and Prof Rob Wiffen OBE on the top three Albert Hall finishers of Desford, Black Dyke and Flowers on 'Symphony in Two Movements'.
2025 National Championships of Great Britain: Royal Albert Hall preview
October 9 • There are more than just the challenges of Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' to be considered this weekend in London.
2025 BBE Annual Conference: One step back before two steps forward
October 2 • Brass Bands England may need to put some current ambitions on hold for the moment if they want their future investment plans to flourish as hoped.
2025 National Championships of Great Britain: Cheltenham preview
September 12 • Ballet, monarchy and a day of wrath all rolled up into a weekend of contesting in Cheltenham as National titles are up for grabs.
CD review: Respighi
October 7 • Black Dyke Band takes four years to build their city of Rome — but the end result has been well worth the wait.
CD review: Connection
October 3 • Imogen Whitehead brings together the threads of her musical connections for an absorbing debut release.
CD review: Regionals 2026
October 2 • There is still an eagerness to enjoy an early taste of the qualification challenges for Cheltenham and London — even if we have heard the majority of the tests before.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,119.40 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,066.69 |
| 3 | Foden's | 968.50 |
| 4 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 905.99 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 899.67 |
| 6 | Brass Band Willebroek | 698.70 |
| 7 | Flowers | 621.64 |
| 8 | Black Dyke | 535.00 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 524.49 |
| 10 | Tredegar | 405.52 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army
Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Berkeley Brass
Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet
Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass
Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ
Regent Brass - Brett Baker
Friday 17 October • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), 275 Oxford Street, London WC1 2DJ
Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band
October 14 • Eb and Bb Bass Players Wanted! . Our friendly and welcoming brass band is seeking enthusiastic bass players to strengthen our lower end.. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings, 8-10pm in Woodley near Reading.
Dobcross Silver Band
October 13 • Currently 3rd Section National Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026, we aim to add another PERCUSSIONIST to our award winning section. Dynamic all rounder preferred. You will love it here! Great rehearsals, gigs and socials!
Dobcross Silver Band
October 13 • Current 3rd Section National Champions and pending promotion to 2ND SECTION. We require the services of a competent PRINCIPAL CORNET PLAYER. Great opportunity for someone to show their skills and leadership qualities! Enjoyable events and socials!. Contact
James McLeod
BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor