News / 2026
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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.
Radio: Touch of Brass
January 13, 2026
More great music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia
January 12, 2026
We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.
4BR Review podcast — RNCM International Brass Band Festival
January 12, 2026
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas will be joined by RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton this Wednesday to focus on the forthcoming showcase event in Manchester.
Moore spotlight in Birmingham, Barcelona and London
January 12, 2026
Peter Moore will be joining forces with various friends and ensembles for a busy January series of performances — including an exciting Trivergence of troms.
Philip Jones celebration in London
January 12, 2026
Leading student brass ensembles will celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic trumpet player Philip Jones.
BBP Registry issues reminder
January 12, 2026
Bands are being reminded that they need to have all their registration requirements in order ahead of the regional championships this year.
New signings at Easington
January 12, 2026
The North of England Championship contenders strengthen their ranks with two experienced new signings.
Funeral service for Ted Griffiths
January 12, 2026
The funeral service details for Ted Griffiths have been confirmed.
Death of John Wallace CBE
January 12, 2026
The death has been announced of one of the UK's most influential brass musicians.
Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army
January 11, 2026
The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.
Brookwright Music: Sine Nomine (Vaughan Williams arr. Andrew Wainwright)
January 11, 2026
A wonderful set of four contrasting variations based on 'For all the Saints' by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
OBE recognition for Matthew Jones
January 11, 2026
The Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales has been awarded the OBE in the recent New Year Honours List.
