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Host venue

Quatre Impressions to test National bands in Belgium

April 27, 2023
Pierre-Antoine Savoyat's 'Sinfonietta No. 2 — Quatre Impressions' leads the set-works for the Belgian National Championships later this year.


The film

International Focal point award nomination for Brighouse Echoes

April 27, 2023
The critically acclaimed film 'Echoes of the North' which featured a music score played by the British Open champion has been nominated for a prestigious FOCAL International Award.


Euros

Cory to hold open rehearsal ahead of Euro title defence

April 27, 2023
You can get to hear the defending champion in action before they head off to Malmo.


Dutch Nationals

Sand and Stars leads new repertoire at Dutch National Championships

April 26, 2023
Thierry Deleruyelle's 'Sand and Stars' will be heard in Birmingham and Utrecht later this year after Dutch National Championships confirm set-work choices.


Grimethorep

Grimethorpe launch global composition competition

April 26, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is looking to encourage more works for the brass band medium with its first composition competition.


Perth

Vinter tweak for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

April 26, 2023
There has been a tweak to the repertoire requirements for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Championship later this year.


Tredegar

Euro drop-in for Tredegar

April 26, 2023
Welsh Champion holds open drop-in rehearsal this Sunday ahead of their Malmo challenge.


Charlie Boax

Young Whitburn star claims UK title

April 26, 2023
16 year old Charlie Boax of Whitburn Band has won the UK 'Young Musician of the Year' title.


Bolsover

Top up at Bolsover

April 26, 2023
There are still spaces available at the Bolsover Festival of Brass championships — but they are being snapped up pretty quickly.


Eikanger

Eikanger focus on Malmo and beyond...

April 26, 2023
The Norwegian champion is concentrating on the European Championships at present, but also has one eye on next season.


Haverhill

All the King's horses...

April 26, 2023
Haverhill Silver Band will help Newmarket racegoers celebrate the Coronation.


Hepworth

Dr Martin's healthy cash boost on offer once more

April 26, 2023
There is a significant amount of prize money on offer to keep band's finances in a healthy state at this year's Dr Martin Wainstone Cup competition.


Scotland

Addition by Association in Scotland

April 26, 2023
A new East of Scotland Brass Band Association has been revived to help boost the grass roots development of banding in the nation.


Dutch tuba

Dutch claim harmony record

April 26, 2023
It is not just the brass band movement that produces remarkable players of record breaking dedicated longevity.


Friary

Friary marathon duo set eyes on Blackpool

April 26, 2023
After nearly five hours of sweat and sore feet its a trip to Blackpool next for Friary Band's intrepid marathon runners.


Richard Evans

Swagger tribute to Evans

April 26, 2023
A new march has been released to pay tribute to the banding world's much missed greatest entertainer.


Leigh Baker

Strata welcome Baker appointment

April 26, 2023
Leigh Baker has become the new Musical Director of Strata Brass.


Blackoool

Somewhere to rehearse in Blackpool?

April 26, 2023
If your band is looking for a rehearsal space for the Spring Festival in Blackpool then the Salvation Army may be able to help.


Banstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 24th April

April 26, 2023
More great brass band music from Chris Helme to enjoy over the airwaves...


British Open

Deleruyelle work to test British Open challengers

April 25, 2023
'Sand and Stars' by French composer Thierry Deleruyelle has been announced as the set work for the 169th British Open Championship at Symphony Hall in September.


BBNI

Report & Results: 2023 BBNI Spring Festival

April 24, 2023
1st Old Boys claim a full house of domestic titles as they become BBNI Band of the Year, whilst Roughan Silver and Dynamic Brass pick up the section silverware in Omagh.


Andrew Porter

By George she's got it..!

April 23, 2023
8 year old Aoife Porter helps her mother and father celebrate St George's Day with some music making.


Steve Phillips

Phillips takes residency at Grimethorpe

April 23, 2023
Steve Phillips has been appointed as the new Resident Musical Director of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


coop

Report & Result: 2023 Fife Festival of Brass

April 23, 2023
the cooperation band claim the entertainment honours at the Fife Festival of Brass.


Jaren

Report & Results: 2023 Oslo Brass Festival

April 23, 2023
Jaren Hornmusikkforening are inspired to claim the top honours in Oslo with section victories going to Brottum Brass, Krapfoss Hornorkester and Saksumdal Musikkforening.




Tommy Tynan

4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan

January 15 • 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

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...


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


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


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).


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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