News / 2026
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4BR Review — Episode 14
January 16, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.
Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final
January 16, 2026
Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.
2026 European Championship ticket sale date announced
January 16, 2026
Tickets for the 47th European Brass Band Championships in Linz will go on sale on Tuesday 20th January.
Corporate partnership shares ethos with Grimethorpe
January 16, 2026
Grimethorpe announces corporate link with leading mobile and static welfare accommodation manufacturer to share long-standing commitment to community, charity, and local engagement.
Final NZ bow for Vanhoorne
January 16, 2026
The inspirational Belgian conductor and cornet player will return home in April this year after enjoying a six year tenure of success in New Zealand.
Tredegar reunites for RNCM Festival
January 16, 2026
The Welsh champion has welcomed a new signing as well as an old friend for their forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival performance.
No hush hush approach for CalderPips new mutes
January 16, 2026
The new mutes from the CalderPips team have already made a noise with the chatter from eager customers.
Foden's make percussion link with Adams
January 16, 2026
The Foden's percussion team with make an Adams sound in the future after the band enter into a partnership link with leading manufacturer.
Bond strengthened with GUS
January 16, 2026
Christopher Bond has been appointed the new MD at Midlands Regional Champion.
Communication link sought for Welsh banding
January 16, 2026
Brass Bands Wales, the representative body for the Welsh brass band movement is seeking a volunteer to spearhead its PR & Communications.
Death of Adrienne Howell BEM
January 16, 2026
4BR has been informed of the death of Adrienne Howell BEM, the remarkable joint founder of Mere Manor Brass.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 23
January 16, 2026
The popular podcast with a distinctive Welsh flavour returns for a clean and busy new year.
4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan
January 15, 2026
We catch up with Black Dyke Band's Tommy Tynan as he prepares to take up the baton as a finalist in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition this weekend in Tidworth.
RAF Ensembles continue to fly high and wide
January 15, 2026
The variant ensembles that are part of the Band of the RAF Regiment continue to reach out in their musical performances.
Duality of expansion and recognition for Vilhelmsen
January 15, 2026
Norwegian composer gains recognition for the popularity and critical acclaim of her brass band works with publisher award nomination.
A brass band camp with a difference...
January 15, 2026
The latest Skunkworks Community Bright Brass & Percussion Summer Intensive in Australia came with snake bites, heat stress gastroenteritis and bushfires, as well as plenty of great music making...
Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast
January 14, 2026
Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day
January 14, 2026
Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.
Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day
January 14, 2026
There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.
Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour
January 14, 2026
The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.
Essay radio excellence for Edwards
January 14, 2026
Black Dyke Band tenor horn player Siobhan Edwards was spotlighted on Radio 3 this week.
BrookWright Music: Classical Concert! (arr. Alex Scaife McGee)
January 14, 2026
A high energy concert crowd pleaser — sure to be an Ode to Joy...
GUS set for Best of Brass at Pudsey
January 14, 2026
The Midlands Regional Champion will head north this weekend as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert series.
Austrian celebration to be showcased at EBBC Gala Concert
January 13, 2026
An unforgettable celebration of Austrian music is promised at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Linz later this year.
Morton set to link with Sandefjord
January 13, 2026
David Morton is set to become Musical Director of Sandefjord Brass Symposium in Autumn 2026.
