News / 2025
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4BR Review podcast — National Final retrospective
October 14, 2025
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, 2025
The players who will represent the nation as their National Band have been announced.
Besses help mark Coleridge-Taylor anniversary
October 14, 2025
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, 2025
Christmas for Two — 70 Traditional Christmas Songs & Carols for two alike instruments
UniBrass Cardiff heads to Newport
October 14, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
A wonderful musical idea has turned into an even better musical fund raiser.
Death of Gareth Chappell
October 14, 2025
4BR has been informed of the death of the popular Chalford Band player and supporter Gareth Chappell.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 14, 2025
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a hint of the Munich OktoberFest...
Report & Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain
October 12, 2025
Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success on a day of new memories at the Royal Albert Hall.
Friday night Gregson spotlights
October 10, 2025
You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.
Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall
October 10, 2025
The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.
The composer's viewpoint
October 10, 2025
Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.
What's your National knowledge like?
October 10, 2025
The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.
Review the 4BR Review — Episode 9
October 10, 2025
You can enjoy the 4BR preview of the 2025 National Championships as well as the spotlight on the latest CD releases — all on repeat.
Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph
October 10, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.
Nothing pointless about National winners...
October 10, 2025
In a strange quirk of coincidence, the National Championship knowledge of the general public came under quiz scrutiny just days before the event...
Brabbins in Kensington
October 10, 2025
The orchestral conductor didn't want to miss the chance to connect with the brass band movement in Adelaide — with a visit to conduct the Kensington & Norwood Band in rehearsal.
Bright set for half marathon challenge
October 10, 2025
Stamford Brass conductor Julian Bright will be pounding the roads at the Great Eastern Half Marathon to raise funds for two causes close to his heart.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 16
October 10, 2025
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent.
Marshall leads with Evo
October 09, 2025
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.
Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions
October 09, 2025
Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.
Besses welcome new principal cornet
October 09, 2025
Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.
Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage
October 09, 2025
The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.
Brass Band World magazine: October edition
October 09, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.
