News / 2025
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Short lists announced for BBE Awards
June 18, 2025
The short list nominations for 2025 Brass Band England Awards have been released — with you able to vote on the 'Project of the Year'.
BrookWright acquisition adds to music portfolio
June 18, 2025
Music by Dr Keith Wilkinson will become more readily available as four new publishing catalogues are absorbed by BrookWright Music.
King's Birthday Honour for Dobcross stalwart
June 18, 2025
Susan Crook, the Chairperson and founding member of Dobcross Youth Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Uppermill reach new Whit Friday heights
June 18, 2025
Uppermill Band certainly enjoyed their Whit Friday contesting day, with prizes to back up the fun...
Friary employ wow factor to help raise Church funds
June 18, 2025
Friary Brass made its popular concert visit to help raise funds for a local church.
New Doctoral head at RNCM
June 18, 2025
Dr Tom Atkinson has taken on the role of Head of Doctoral Programmes at the RNCM.
Funeral details for Evie Dunger
June 17, 2025
Funeral details announced for talented young Kibworth flugel player.
Radio: Touch of Brass
June 17, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves this weekend.
Report & Results: 2025 Dutch Open
June 16, 2025
Brass Band Schoonhoven claim the Championship title in Groningen as 1st Old Boys claim a historic victory and Brass Band Schoonhoven B make it a Dutch double.
Report & Results: 2025 Tameside Whit Friday
June 14, 2025
Foden's led by Michael Fowles maintain their grip on the Whit Friday honours as the Sandbach red wall remains firmly in place in Tameside.
Report & Results: 2025 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday
June 14, 2025
Garry Cutt and Brighouse & Rastrick claim the Whit Friday honours and a little bit of history in Saddleworth.
Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day
June 13, 2025
Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.
Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests
June 13, 2025
There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.
Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions
June 13, 2025
It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.
Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB
June 12, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.
StAMP of musical excellence to be heard in St Andrews
June 12, 2025
The fifth anniversary of the St Andrews Music Participation initiative is being celebrated with performances in St Andrews this weekend.
Gregson church celebration in Ashley
June 12, 2025
There will be a very personal birthday celebration from the friends of Edward Gregson this weekend in Cheshire.
Cook honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia
June 12, 2025
Joe Cook, one of Australia's finest brass players has been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Youngsters line-up for Tonga National Youth Band
June 12, 2025
Conductor David Bremner to lead Tonga National Youth Band.
Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs
June 11, 2025
You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.
Showcase success in Lincolnshire
June 11, 2025
A significant step partnership aimed at bringing players of all levels and abilities together in Lincolnshire has been hailed as a great success.
RNCM to host conducting masterclasses
June 11, 2025
Wind & Brass conducting masterclasses are being hosted at the RNCM later this year.
Paramount Brass herald Thompson finish
June 11, 2025
The RNCM student ensemble Paramount Brass gave a high profile herald for television star's fund raising efforts.
Memories of the last of CWS (Manchester)
June 11, 2025
You can relive the very last concert performance given by the CWS (Manchester) Band that took place just over 40 years ago.
Hammonds add to vivid Holocene soundscape
June 11, 2025
The Hammonds Band joined forces with the Onyx Brass ensemble and cymbal players to bring life on earth to Bradford.
