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Brisbane

No more Taylor in Excelsior

June 13, 2022
The outstanding two decade long musical partnership between Howard Taylor and Brisbane Excelsior Band in Australia has come to an end.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2022 Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday

June 11, 2022
Black Dyke returns in triumph to Saddleworth as they claim the Whit Friday title on a Knight to remember.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2022 Tameside Whit Friday

June 11, 2022
A Foden's 'President' pips a Rothwell 'Wizard' to claim the Tameside Whit Friday honours.


Nord Anglia

From Heyrod to Hanoi

June 10, 2022
There will be a worldwide focus on the famous Whit Friday march contest today — with special support from Vietnam.


Brighouse

Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest returns

June 09, 2022
The popular Summer time event returns on Sunday 3rd July.


Rob Tompkins

New owner for British Bandsman website and on-line presence

June 09, 2022
The website and on-line domain names of British Bandsman have a new owner.


Decade

Foden's to celebrate decade of youth investment

June 08, 2022
National Champion to showcase 10 years of youth development — and past players can get a free ticket to enjoy it.


Brass Band Summer School

Outstanding experience on offer at BBSS

June 08, 2022
A world class team of tutors led by Dr Robert Childs will offer an outstanding musical experience at the Brass Band Summer School in August — so don't miss out.


Bugle

Sound of open air brass at Bugle once again

June 08, 2022
One of the UKs most famous brass band contests returns next weekend in Cornwall.


Geldard

British Empire Medal honour for Bill Geldard

June 05, 2022
The renowned trombonist, band leader, conductor and arranger's services to music have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday and Platinum Honours.


Waburtoin

Rising trombone star heads to Queensbury

June 05, 2022
Adam Warburton becomes the new co-principal trombone at Black Dyke Band.


Pris

Report & Results: 2022 French Open Championships

June 05, 2022
Paris Brass Blead the prize winners in Amboise with section titles for Amersfoort, Brass Band De La Vienne and London City Brass.


Rothwell MD David Roberts

Rankings update — June

June 05, 2022
The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest Rankings show changes throughout the top 200 following a busy few months of contesting across the banding world.


New Zealand

Positive outlook surrounds New Zealand Nationals

June 04, 2022
The banding movement in New Zealand is full of positive vibes as it look forward to its National Championships in Wellington next month.


Tredegar

Tredegar retain Proms focus with latest visit

June 04, 2022
Two forthcoming Proms performances are keeping the Welsh band in trim.


Malmo

Countdown starts for 2023 Euros

June 04, 2022
Preparations have already started for the hosting of the 2023 European Championships in Malmo, Sweden


gREGSON

Gregson CD release gains plaudits

June 04, 2022
Edward Gregson's latest CD of his Chamber Music has been released on the Naxos label to widespread critical acclaim.


Sparke

Sparke adds to jubilee celebrations

June 04, 2022
The sound of Philip Sparke's 'Jubilee Overture' was heard at St Paul's Cathedral as part of the Queen's platinum celebrations this weekend.


Kerkrade

Conducting workshops and lectures at WMC

June 04, 2022
Leading conductors and composers to take part in a series of lectures and workshops in Kerkrade.


National Youth

National Youth keeps celebrating

June 04, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's 'Celebration' CD continues to be a hit with supporters.


Band Supplies

Get a tailored approach from Band Supplies

June 04, 2022
Band Supplies has finance deals to enable you to afford the instrument to meet your needs.


Patricio Cosentino

Cosentino in conversation...

June 03, 2022
The great Argentinian tuba player has been connecting to more and more people in the brass banding world.


Wychavon Festival

Wychavon delight at entry response

June 03, 2022
Make sure you get your entry in for the Wychavon Festival of Brass Championships later this year.


Belgian Nationals

Belgium to Rejoice at last...

June 03, 2022
Edward Gregson's test-piece leads the line-up of works to be used at the Belgian National Championships later this year.


Queens Award

Cory and Amersham delight at Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service

June 02, 2022
The brass band movement in the UK joins the congratulations for Cory and Amersham Bands as they gain royal recognition for their voluntary service commitment.




Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Player

2025 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So much individual talent shone in the banding world in 2025 — but one player was the shining star of them all.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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