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Tredegar

Celebration for Tredegar as Whit Friday debut beckons

May 19, 2023
The Welsh Champion will help celebrate an important political life this weekend as well as anniversaries before looking ahead to a debut appearance at the Whit Friday contests.


rUNNERS

Hit the road Brett...

May 19, 2023
Brett Baker will be racking up the miles to help support the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Bursary Fund.


Hepworth

Rhythm of Light celebration of Hepworth

May 19, 2023
Liz Lane's musical celebration of the life and work of the great British Sculptor Barbara Hepworth is to be performed multiple times in Eastbourne later this month.


wILLEBROEK

Major culture award for Brass Band Willebroek

May 19, 2023
The multiple title winning Belgian band claims yet another major accolade in recognition of its achievements.


BBE BOPA

BBE BOPA refresher

May 19, 2023
Brass Bands England will host a webinar cover BOPA requirements for event organisers.


Aus

Australians to make Whit Friday link

May 19, 2023
Two of the oldest bands in either hemisphere of the banding world will come together for a pre-Whit Friday concert.


SEWBBA

Welsh battles at Tonyrefail

May 19, 2023
11 bands will compete at the South East Wales Brass Band Association Contest in Tonyrefail this Saturday.


Bugle

Bugle calls attracts 15 bands to famous contest day

May 18, 2023
The 97th West of England Bandsmen's Festival will take place next month with performances in six sections.


Robbert Vos

Tour teaching highlights for Vos

May 18, 2023
The Dutch euphonium star is currently working in Sicily on what has been a busy recent musical schedule.


Carol Jarvis

Single launch for Jarvis

May 18, 2023
The multi-award winning trombone player Carol Jarvis launches her brand new single ahead of her eagerly anticipated EP next month.


fOTBALL

A little bit of Fitba frenzy for Scottish Youth Champs

May 18, 2023
There will be some great music to play at this year's Scottish Festival of Brass Youth Championships...


Wychavon

Have you got a second for Wychavon?

May 18, 2023
There has been a great response to entries for the popular contest — although a few extra Second Section bands would be welcome.


Dudley Bright

International Trombone award for Dudley Bright

May 18, 2023
The former LSO principal trombonist is the recipient of the prestigious Neill Humfeld Award, presented by the International Trombone Association.


Bendigo

Bendigo provides boost to community spirit

May 18, 2023
Bendigo United Brass recently performed in Rochester in Victoria to help boost the spirits of a community recovering from devasting floods.


Htfield Band

Death of Tim Pratt

May 18, 2023
The death has been announced of the popular Hatfield & Askern Colliery cornet player Tim Pratt.


Astralis

Reach for the stars...

May 18, 2023
Philip Wilby's major new work will be the test for the bands at the Scottish Open later this year.


Women in brass

Women in Brass set for Victoria concert

May 17, 2023
The organisation with the aim of supporting, empowering and celebrating females in brass banding will perofrm in cocnert later this month.


Friary

Friary latest to link with Musicwear

May 17, 2023
Friary Brass sported their new polo shirt look at the British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool last weekend — thanks to musicwearetc.co.uk


Bon Accord

60th anniversary celebrations due for Bon Accord

May 17, 2023
The Bon Accord Band will be celebrating a landmark birthday this year.


trombone

Dem Bones, Dem Bones....

May 17, 2023
A celebration of of the rituals around death is being held in Hull later this year — and is in need of some trombone participation...


NZ

New Zealand reflects on Childs visit and National successes

May 16, 2023
The official journal of the New Zealand brass banding movement has thanked Dr Robert Childs for his recent inspirational visit to their shores.


Mark Glover

Perfect fit for Glover at Grimethorpe

May 16, 2023
The experienced Mark Glover takes on the solo euphonium role at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 14th May

May 16, 2023
More great brass band music from Chris Helme to enjoy over the airwaves....


Winter Gardens

Report & Result: 2023 Grand Shield

May 13, 2023
Whitburn 'Rejoice' at victory in the Grand Shield and a return to the British Open — joined by Hepworth.


Winter Gardens

Report & Result: 2023 Senior Cup

May 13, 2023
Llwydcoed takes the Senior Cup spoils to take a step closer to the British Open alongside Fishburn, St Dennis and Redbridge.




RAF

RAF Ensembles continue to fly high and wide

January 15 • The variant ensembles that are part of the Band of the RAF Regiment continue to reach out in their musical performances.


Ingbjord

Duality of expansion and recognition for Vilhelmsen

January 15 • Norwegian composer gains recognition for the popularity and critical acclaim of her brass band works with publisher award nomination.


Skunkworks

A brass band camp with a difference...

January 15 • 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...


Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • 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.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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