News / 2025
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4BR Review podcast: Episode 1
February 03, 2025
4BR launches a new YouTube review series with opinions and views on what is going on in the brass band world.
78 bands to test their qualifying skills at Stevenage
February 03, 2025
There are big fields of contenders for the judges to compare and contrast for the National Final qualification spots at the London & Southern Counties Championship.
Desford to link with Wizard of Oz on Asia tour
February 03, 2025
Desford Colliery Band's tour to Thailand and Singapore will culminate with a concert alongside James Morrison.
No tariff barrier Glover US performance
February 03, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's Mark Glover has enjoyed his import trip to the USA to perform with Pershing's Own.
Full house of delegates on this year's Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
February 03, 2025
A reserve list is opened as attractions boost demand for places.
Full day of entertainment ahead at Welsh Open
February 03, 2025
13 bands will provide the brass band entertainment at the forthcoming Welsh Open Championship in Newport.
Cornet prodige to enjoy 4BR Xmas Quiz prize
February 03, 2025
A young Tewkesbury Training Band player will enjoy her development thanks to the brains of the 4BR Quiz winner.
Significant impact brings Editor's Award for BBE
February 01, 2025
The outstanding work of Brass Bands England led by its Brass Foundations Team has been presented with the prestigious Music Teacher Magazine 'Editor's Award' at the Music and Drama Education Awards (MDEA) 2025.
Superbrass Saturday: 25 years of music to celebrate
February 01, 2025
There is a quarter of a century of great music for every level and genre of brass playing to enjoy with the Superbrass catalogue
Worldwide appeal for conducting prize
February 01, 2025
Entries are now sought from conductors wishing to following in the footsteps of So Matsukawa in winning the Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship competition.
Water aid for players from Blossom Hill
February 01, 2025
If its hydration you require for the Areas this year then why not have a swig in style...
Corry to make Swiss reconnection
February 01, 2025
The MD of 1st Old Boys Band will head to Switzerland to meet up with old friends for some light and shadow music making.
SBBA offers support to Foodbank initiative
February 01, 2025
The Scottish Brass Band Association is hoping that bands across the nation will help support local foodbanks in their communities again this year.
Repeat youth success for Hepworth
February 01, 2025
Hepworth Band will once again team up with HD9 Youth Brass to help inspire the next generation of brass band players.
Rothwell strengthens the ranks ahead of Area challenge
February 01, 2025
Rothwell Temperance will head to Huddersfield next month boosted by new signings.
Georgian heritage brought to Beverley
February 01, 2025
The Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival will showcase plenty of great music in and around the town later this year.
Goldscheider and RNCM shortlisted for RPS Awards
January 30, 2025
Ben Goldscheider and the RNCM join Katrina Marzella-Wheeler in being shortlisted for Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.
Gramercy Music: Force of Nature (Peter Graham)
January 30, 2025
Euphonium players can now tackle the Ernest Hemingway inspired euphonium concerto with band or piano accompaniment.
Prague reprised at Royal College of Music
January 30, 2025
Judith Bingham's evocative work forms part of the programme to be featured by the Royal College of Music Brass Band in London this evening.
Slide Action CD nominated for two BBC Music Magazine Awards
January 30, 2025
The 4BR award winning 'RE-BUILD' release from the Slide Action trombone quartet could be in line for yet more high profile accolades.
Crees leads Howarth musical tribute in Switzerland
January 30, 2025
Eric Crees led a concert tribute to the late great Elgar Howarth in St Gallen with an emotional performance of 'Picture at an Exhibition'.
Judges plan progress for the future at AGM
January 30, 2025
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators recently held their AGM followed by a full day of discussion topics to help future progress.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to hold free Brass Open Day
January 30, 2025
Horn, euphonium, baritone and tuba players can enjoy a great day of tuition and teaching at the RBC next month with Les Neish, Helen Varley and Chris Robertson.
SWBBA launches Entertainment Festival event
January 30, 2025
Bands are being offered the chance to showcase their entertainment programmes in a festival environment in Torquay.
Crosskeys looks towards next generation
January 30, 2025
A new conductor and plenty of great new playing talent heads through the doors at Crosskeys Band.
