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Foden's

Foden's siblings in Harmony in Hanley

June 19, 2025
The Foden's senior and youth ensembles will join with vocal forces for a concert in Hanley.


John Packer

Royal appointment for Hanson

June 18, 2025
Rob Hanson, the MD of John Packer Instruments was at Windsor Castle to mark the company's Award success.


BBE Awards

Short lists announced for BBE Awards

June 18, 2025
The short list nominations for 2025 Brass Band England Awards have been released — with you able to vote on the 'Project of the Year'.


Dobcross Youth

King's Birthday Honour for Dobcross stalwart

June 18, 2025
Susan Crook, the Chairperson and founding member of Dobcross Youth Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List.


Uppermill

Uppermill reach new Whit Friday heights

June 18, 2025
Uppermill Band certainly enjoyed their Whit Friday contesting day, with prizes to back up the fun...


Friary Brass

Friary employ wow factor to help raise Church funds

June 18, 2025
Friary Brass made its popular concert visit to help raise funds for a local church.


RNCM

New Doctoral head at RNCM

June 18, 2025
Dr Tom Atkinson has taken on the role of Head of Doctoral Programmes at the RNCM.


Flowers

Funeral details for Evie Dunger

June 17, 2025
Funeral details announced for talented young Kibworth flugel player.


Touch of brass radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 17, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves this weekend.


Schoonhoven

Report & Results: 2025 Dutch Open

June 16, 2025
Brass Band Schoonhoven claim the Championship title in Groningen as 1st Old Boys claim a historic victory and Brass Band Schoonhoven B make it a Dutch double.


Tameside

Report & Results: 2025 Tameside Whit Friday

June 14, 2025
Foden's led by Michael Fowles maintain their grip on the Whit Friday honours as the Sandbach red wall remains firmly in place in Tameside.


whit Friday

Report & Results: 2025 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

June 14, 2025
Garry Cutt and Brighouse & Rastrick claim the Whit Friday honours and a little bit of history in Saddleworth.


Whit Friday

Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day

June 13, 2025
Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.


Whit Friday

Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests

June 13, 2025
There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.


Whit Friday

Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions

June 13, 2025
It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.


NYBBGB

Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB

June 12, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.


Stamp

StAMP of musical excellence to be heard in St Andrews

June 12, 2025
The fifth anniversary of the St Andrews Music Participation initiative is being celebrated with performances in St Andrews this weekend.


Edward Gregson

Gregson church celebration in Ashley

June 12, 2025
There will be a very personal birthday celebration from the friends of Edward Gregson this weekend in Cheshire.


Joe Cook

Cook honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia

June 12, 2025
Joe Cook, one of Australia's finest brass players has been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours List.


Tonga

Youngsters line-up for Tonga National Youth Band

June 12, 2025
Conductor David Bremner to lead Tonga National Youth Band.


Presto Music

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

June 11, 2025
You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.


Lincolnshire

Showcase success in Lincolnshire

June 11, 2025
A significant step partnership aimed at bringing players of all levels and abilities together in Lincolnshire has been hailed as a great success.


RNCM

RNCM to host conducting masterclasses

June 11, 2025
Wind & Brass conducting masterclasses are being hosted at the RNCM later this year.


Paramount

Paramount Brass herald Thompson finish

June 11, 2025
The RNCM student ensemble Paramount Brass gave a high profile herald for television star's fund raising efforts.


mORTIMER

Memories of the last of CWS (Manchester)

June 11, 2025
You can relive the very last concert performance given by the CWS (Manchester) Band that took place just over 40 years ago.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

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