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The composer's viewpoint
October 10, 2025
Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.
What's your National knowledge like?
October 10, 2025
The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.
Review the 4BR Review — Episode 9
October 10, 2025
You can enjoy the 4BR preview of the 2025 National Championships as well as the spotlight on the latest CD releases — all on repeat.
Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph
October 10, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.
Nothing pointless about National winners...
October 10, 2025
In a strange quirk of coincidence, the National Championship knowledge of the general public came under quiz scrutiny just days before the event...
Brabbins in Kensington
October 10, 2025
The orchestral conductor didn't want to miss the chance to connect with the brass band movement in Adelaide — with a visit to conduct the Kensington & Norwood Band in rehearsal.
Bright set for half marathon challenge
October 10, 2025
Stamford Brass conductor Julian Bright will be pounding the roads at the Great Eastern Half Marathon to raise funds for two causes close to his heart.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 16
October 10, 2025
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent.
Marshall leads with Evo
October 09, 2025
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.
Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions
October 09, 2025
Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.
Besses welcome new principal cornet
October 09, 2025
Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.
Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage
October 09, 2025
The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.
Brass Band World magazine: October edition
October 09, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.
Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve
October 08, 2025
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.
Cory and Baker CD brace launched
October 08, 2025
The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.
4BR Review — Episode 9
October 07, 2025
Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.
Half century mark for cooperation players
October 07, 2025
Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.
Heaton spotlight on Radio 3
October 07, 2025
The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
October 07, 2025
The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.
Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge
October 07, 2025
Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.
Moore and Vollam lead BTS Award winners
October 07, 2025
Peter Moore and Helen Vollam are leading award winners with the British Trombone Society.
Women Composers Brass Directory launched
October 07, 2025
A new directory of women composers and their works has been launched by media content creator Liv Richardson.
Tickets approach sell out at Brass in Concert
October 07, 2025
There are not many tickets left for the 48th Brass in Concert Championship — so be quick if you want to bag your seat in Gateshead.
BrookWright Music: Young Artists Series — Away in a Manger (arr. Kenneth Downie)
October 07, 2025
Christmas is coming and so is this perfect piece of festive music making for soloists.
Davoren claims leading US Wind Band award
October 07, 2025
Welsh composer Tom Davoren has joined an illustrious list of winners of the prestigious Ostwald Composition Award.
