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4BR Preview

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.


the cooperation band

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.


Hindmarsh

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.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

October 07, 2025
The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.


Hands

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

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 Composer

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.


BrassinCncert

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 Manger

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.


Tom Davoren

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.


Making Music

Making Music announces award winners

October 07, 2025
The leading membership organisation for leisure-time music in the UK has announced its annual award winners.


wORK

Job opportunities at BBE

October 07, 2025
There are heritage job opportunities on offer at Brass Bands England.


East Riding of Yorkshire Band

Grantham takes the baton at East Riding of Yorkshire

October 07, 2025
The experienced Richard Grantham is the new MD at East Riding of Yorkshire Band.


Willebroek

Willebroek closing date looms

October 07, 2025
You need to be quick to get an entry on for the Willebroek Solo Cntest.


Players

Fancy a date with the Devil?

October 07, 2025
David W Ashworth is looking for players to help raise funds for a great cause at a venue unlike any other...


BBE Conference

Next Generation shine at BBE Conference

October 07, 2025
The recent BBE Conference showcased the positive impact of youth on the banding movement.


Innerlethen

Youth bands get ready for Innerleithen

October 07, 2025
There will be plenty of great entertainment to enjoy at Innerleithen later this month.


Brassettes

Brassettes Podcast: Series 2 — Episodes 3 & 4

October 07, 2025
Johanne Behan is back and talking brass — with interviews with the players from Brighouse & Rastrick Band and the brass teacher Fiona Casewell.


WestMidlands

West Midlands Police Band honoured by service

October 07, 2025
The West Midlands Police Brass Band has performed at the annual National Police Memorial Service at Coventry Cathedral.


Michelmersh

More sunny days ahead for Michelmersh

October 07, 2025
2025 has already been a great year for the West of England band — with hopefully more to come.


City of Oxford

Oxford return for Reeder

October 07, 2025
Former player Kris T Reeder returns to City of Oxford Band


Cross

Death of Derek Rawlinson

October 07, 2025
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former Chairperson of Brighouse & Rastrick Band.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

October 07, 2025
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Royal Albert Hall

Countdown previews of Symphony in Two Movements

October 05, 2025
There will be a chance to hear how the competitors are getting on with their 'Symphony in Two Movements' preparations ahead of the Royal Albert National Final...


Foden

Foden's set for Regent Hall preview ahead of Albert Hall challenge

October 05, 2025
Foden's Band will be joined by Mike Lovatt for their traditional Regent Hall pre-National preview next weekend.




EBBA Linz

Austrian celebration to be showcased at EBBC Gala Concert

January 13 • An unforgettable celebration of Austrian music is promised at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Linz later this year.


David Morton

Morton set to link with Sandefjord

January 13 • David Morton is set to become Musical Director of Sandefjord Brass Symposium in Autumn 2026.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 13 • More great music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


Ammal Bhatia

4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia

January 12 • We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.


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


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


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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