News / 2025
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Welsh bands gain essential Safeguarding training
April 08, 2025
20 bands have updated their Safeguarding knowledge with a specialised training seminar supported by the South East Wales Brass Band Association.
BBE develops new Sounding Board
April 08, 2025
If you are interested in shaping the future of brass banding then Brass Bands England wants to hear from you and your opinions.
Whit Friday football boost for Mossley
April 08, 2025
A great team of volunteer walkers have raised much needed funds to support the Mossley Whit Friday Contest.
Celebrate 1 Year of NXTOD with a free album
April 08, 2025
The brass band media platform celebrates it first anniversary with a free present.
Wychavon aims to encourage next generation with Foden's help
April 08, 2025
A free masterclass day with tutors from Foden's Band is being hosted by the Wychavon Festival of Brass.
Hammonds ready for Bantam of the Opera
April 08, 2025
The Hammonds Band will be featured live on Radio 2 this Friday with their performance alongside Bantam of the Opera on the Jeremy Vine Show.
Hutchinson heads East to entertain
April 08, 2025
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson was the welcome guest soloist with East of England Co-op Band.
Kapitol at the King's Castle
April 08, 2025
The Directors of Kapitol Promotions were honoured by their invitation to a special event hosted by King Chares III at Windsor Castle.
Radio: Touch of Brass
April 08, 2025
The opportunity to enjoy plenty of great brass band music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold.
Summer sun offers open air entertainment in Tredegar
April 08, 2025
One of the longest established series of Park Bandstand concerts in Wales returns this Summer.
Kiernan adds to his Scottish tally
April 08, 2025
Amid the many band records at the Regional Championships this year, a personal one by Whitburn's trombone player Paul Kiernan may well take some beating.
Death of Melanie Kennedy
April 07, 2025
4BR has been informed of the death of the the immensely popular former player and brass band supporter Melanie Kennedy.
Results: 2025 NABBA Championships
April 06, 2025
Fountain City regain the North American National title, with section wins for Dublin Silver, Massanutten Brass, Cherry Blossom Brass, Watson Brass, Triangle Youth, Youth Brass Academy and Instant Band
Radio 2 Loves Brass
April 06, 2025
A new series of programmes, features and concerts are to be broadcast on Radio 2 over the coming weeks.
BrookWright Music: Gothique Fantasy — On a theme by Boellmann (Andrew Wainwright)
April 06, 2025
One of the most famous organ works in the world is given a fresh new look and feel by composer Andrew Wainwright for the contest stage.
Report & Result: 2025 Lithuanian Wind Orchestra Championship
April 06, 2025
Brass bands play important competitive role in Suduva with category victories for LT Brass, Brass Band Sklepucini and Brass Band Aukstyn.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Phil Goodwin
April 06, 2025
The latest podcast from Sandy and Simon see them chat with the well known brass band player and conductor, Phil Goodwin.
Radio: Touch of Brass
April 06, 2025
The opportunity to enjoy plenty of great brass band music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold.
National Youth Band contribution honoured by King Charles III
April 05, 2025
The National Youth Band of Great Britain and fellow brass band representatives were honoured by King Charles III at a special reception at Windsor Castle this week.
Owen to play key part in EBBC Gala Concert
April 05, 2025
Yamaha artist Arfon Owen will take to the organ to play his part in the European Championship Gala Concert in Stavanger
Lewis Merthyr strengthen Towers of Friendship with Germany
April 05, 2025
The Lewis Merthyr Band will be performing on Germany this weekend to help strengthen the tie between two communities through joint music making.
Leyland's turn to bring Best of Brass to Pudsey
April 05, 2025
The penultimate concert of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series sees Leyland Band bring their brand of entertainment to Pudsey Civic Hall.
Williams duo to leave Cory
April 05, 2025
Glyn and Helen Williams will end their playing tenures at the Brass in Concert Champion this summer.
Outstanding RNCM claims Educate North Award
April 05, 2025
The Royal Northern College of Music "demonstrates exceptional community impact" in claiming latest award.
Echoes of the fjord to be heard in Stavanger
April 03, 2025
The Gala Concert at the forthcoming European Championships in Stavanger will evoke the folk music sounds of the fjords with a brass band twist.
