News / 2025
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Gorsedd honour for Williams
June 03, 2025
Conductor and player Dylan Williams joins a prestigious intake of new members of the Gorsedd of Bards at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Death of Ray Woodfield
June 03, 2025
The death has been announced of the hugely respected composer and arranger Ray Woodfield.
New musical Castle composed for Beaumaris
June 03, 2025
A new march written by composer Andy Wareham in the style of the Welsh Sousa T. J Powell will now be proudly played by Seindorf Beaumaris.
New partnership link for 4BR and Presto Music
June 02, 2025
If you are looking to add to your classical music collections or those linked to the brass world, then you can do it by a click or two...
Denis Wick Memorial Concert
June 02, 2025
The life of the iconic musician, teacher, mouthpiece designer and businessman Denis Wick will be celebrated at a special concert this week in London.
A Brass Band Cruise with a difference
June 02, 2025
You can enjoy a relaxing trip to three port cities accompanied by the sound of brass next year — or you can join in yourself.
STEAM power boosts Italian outreach
June 02, 2025
The Italian Brass Band continues to strengthen its Roman profile with its latest school link.
Core link for Shri Sriram in Bradford
June 02, 2025
The musician will use the opportunity to perform as part of New Music Biennial to promote his brass band project Dhamaal.
Partnership formed to help reshape the future of social media for musicians
June 02, 2025
Two leading organisations have come together to try and support a more positive digital space for artists and fans alike.
Whit Friday runners beware
June 02, 2025
If you are heading to Stalybridge on Whit Friday then keep an eye out for the runners.
BrookWright Music: Sweet Hour of Prayer (William Bradbury arr. Kenneth Downie)
June 02, 2025
A sensitive new arrangement by Kenneth Downie of William Bradbury's beloved hymn.
Gregson celebration on eve of National Final
June 02, 2025
The International Staff Band will be joined by Ian Bousfield on the eve of the Royal Albert Hall National Final to celebrate the 80th birthday of composer Edward Gregson.
Colorado makes first investment in youth
June 02, 2025
Colorado Brass recently held its first Youth Brass Weekend as it looks for opinions on how to shape its musical future.
Welsh youth boost brass at Urdd Eisteddfod
June 02, 2025
There was plenty of brass playing talent on show at the Urdd National Eisteddfod this year.
Dalmellington delight at Paulin donation
June 02, 2025
A trove of music has been donated to the Dalmellington Band by one of its most famous brass banding sons.
Radio: Touch of Brass
June 02, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves — with a touch of Whit Friday this week too.
NYBBGB Tidworth Concert now on YouTube
May 30, 2025
The impressive concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and featuring Isobel Daws can now by enjoyed time and time again.
Pressure pays off as music still on offer at Cardiff University
May 28, 2025
Music degrees will still be on offer at Cardiff University although under new plans to revise entry targets and content.
Wallace honoured by International Trumpet Guild
May 28, 2025
John Wallace CBE follows in the musical footsteps of Maurice Andre, Philip Jones, Miles Davis and Maurice Murphy with his latest accolade.
Oh we do like to play beside the seaside...
May 28, 2025
BBE launches its 'Brass at the Seaside' initiative to help bands reach out to new audiences.
Communal approach works well in Jena
May 28, 2025
A dynamic approach to inclusive training is continuing to pay rich dividends in Germany.
Death of Mark Carter
May 27, 2025
The death has been announced of Mark Carter, the respected proprietor of the Mr Tuba business in South Wales.
4BR Podcast Interview: Mike Lovatt
May 26, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with the trumpet star to find out more about his latest Brass Pack release inspired by the great Billy May.
Joint enterprise boost thanks to Foden's and Wychavon
May 26, 2025
A joint collaboration between the Wychavon Festival of Brass and Foden's Band has boosted the inspiration levels for young players.
Ticket dates for the diary
May 26, 2025
Make sure you don't miss out on all the important major brass band contests — from the British Open to the next Europeans.
