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British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 05, 2025
Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 05, 2025
The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 04, 2025
From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


EverReady

Enjoy Spring Festival highlights

June 04, 2025
The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.


NZ Championships

Exciting Antipodean challenges for NZ Nationals

June 04, 2025
There is an encouraging outlook for the New Zealand Championships in Christchurch next month.


nybbgb

Thornton and Barton set to inspire Childrens Band

June 04, 2025
Dr David Thornton and guest soloist Lewis Barton will lead the musical attractions at the NYBBGB Childrens' Band Summer Concert in August.


RBC

Open Day invite at RBC

June 04, 2025
If you want to find out more about the music and brass band courses at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire then book your place at its Open Day — and bring your instrument.


Brass Band Association of New Zealand

New Zealand looks for new test-piece works

June 04, 2025
New Zealand composers can now submit works for consideration for the 2026 National Championships.


BandSafe

New BandSafe lead for BBE

June 04, 2025
Neil Roberts will now lead Brass Band England's BandSafe's training in his role as Safeguarding Manager.


Mike Lovatt

Lovatt to Pack a punch with Hollywood Hits in Harrogate

June 04, 2025
Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack is to head to Harrogate with its new 'Brass Hits Hollywood' show.


bbca

Semi Final line-up confirmed for BBCA competition

June 04, 2025
Ten conductors will battle to win the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition.


Composer

Summer Evening claims NZ Composition Prize

June 04, 2025
A new slow melody work has won the 2025 SOUNZ Brass Composition Prize.


Nelson City Brass

Report & Result: 2025 Nelson Marlborough Contest

June 04, 2025
Nelson City Brass warm up for New Zealand National with imposing double.


Forum

UK Leading Bands Forum discuss issues of concern

June 03, 2025
The UKLBF has looked to work towards answers to rising costs, protective policies, Spring Festival accommodation and British Open judges,


Borders Contest

Open Borders aims to attract bands to Jedburgh

June 03, 2025
Entres are now open for the 2025 Borders Entertainment Contest.


willebroek

Willebroek concert showcase at Dutch Nationals

June 03, 2025
The current European, World and Belgian Champion will cross the border to provide a special concert at the Dutch National Championships later this year.


Fodens

Foden's to provide National preview

June 03, 2025
Foden's will once again head to Regent Hall the night before the National Championship to give a sneak preview of what's to come at the Albert Hall...


CalderPips

CalderPips set to grip the Whit Friday weight

June 03, 2025
If you want to protect your back and posture for the hard yards around the Whit Friday circuit then make sure you get your CalderPips Grip on order


Dylan Williams

Gorsedd honour for Williams

June 03, 2025
Conductor and player Dylan Williams joins a prestigious intake of new members of the Gorsedd of Bards at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.


Ray Woodfield

Death of Ray Woodfield

June 03, 2025
The death has been announced of the hugely respected composer and arranger Ray Woodfield.


Castell Beaumaris

New musical Castle composed for Beaumaris

June 03, 2025
A new march written by composer Andy Wareham in the style of the Welsh Sousa T. J Powell will now be proudly played by Seindorf Beaumaris.


Presto CDs

New partnership link for 4BR and Presto Music

June 02, 2025
If you are looking to add to your classical music collections or those linked to the brass world, then you can do it by a click or two...


Denis Wick

Denis Wick Memorial Concert

June 02, 2025
The life of the iconic musician, teacher, mouthpiece designer and businessman Denis Wick will be celebrated at a special concert this week in London.


Brass Cruise

A Brass Band Cruise with a difference

June 02, 2025
You can enjoy a relaxing trip to three port cities accompanied by the sound of brass next year — or you can join in yourself.


Italian Brass Band

STEAM power boosts Italian outreach

June 02, 2025
The Italian Brass Band continues to strengthen its Roman profile with its latest school link.




British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 4 • From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


EverReady

Enjoy Spring Festival highlights

June 4 • The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


HYDE BAND

June 5 • WE CURRENTLY HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES FOR BB BASS, BARITONE & EUPHONIUM. Join our friendly 1st Section Band in the New forest, working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contests. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 8-10


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for SOLO TROMBONE. Rehearsals Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable). Rehearse Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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