News / 2025
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Coalition forces return to support Sarcoma UK
December 24, 2025
Players from across numerous bands in the London & Southern Counties area came together recently to help a wonderful cause in the heart of London.
Cornish sessions aims to boost community links
December 24, 2025
A new initiative with a difference aims to help Cornish bands work together to make concert links in their communities.
135 years of music making ends in Musselburgh
December 24, 2025
A band with a wonderful community connection spanning generations has reached its final chord.
First female Bishop appointed at Rockingham
December 24, 2025
Fiona Bishop is the new Musical Director at Rockingham Band in Yorkshire.
Radio: Touch of Brass
December 24, 2025
In this week's show Martin and Julie are featuring music by Strauss coinciding with the New Year's Day concert live from Vienna on BBC2 at 10.15am.
David Childs and Black Dyke Band win BBW CD of the Year awards
December 22, 2025
Outstanding releases from the euphonium virtuoso and the Queensbury band claim the CD of the Year awards from Brass Band World magazine.
Eccles returns to Foden's
December 21, 2025
Mike Eccles returns to Foden's Band to take the flugel horn seat.
Podcast: Brassers — Episode 35
December 21, 2025
The podcasting duo speak to the Norwegian Minister of Culture and Equality, Lubna Jaffery.
Taken and Friary reach last chord in partnership
December 21, 2025
The two and a half year musical partnership between Nigel Taken and Friary Brass will come to an end later this month.
The Floral Dance remembered...
December 21, 2025
You can relive the time when the Brighouse & Rastrick Band very nearly pipped Paul McCartney to the Number 1 spot on Top of the Pops this Christmas.
RNCM Appeal boosts student opportunities
December 21, 2025
More students will be set to benefit from the success of the RNCM Annual Appeal.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 21
December 21, 2025
The North Walian trio link up with a member of the Welsh banding diaspora in New Zealand
Cooper takes lead with Wardle Anderson Brass
December 21, 2025
Jamie Cooper has been announced as the new MD of Wardle Anderson Brass.
Death of Ted Griffiths
December 21, 2025
The death has been announced of one of the most respected figures in Yorkshire banding.
SBBA announces 2025 Champion Bands
December 21, 2025
the cooperation band, Unite Scotland Kinneil, Perthshire Brass, Renfrew Burgh and Arbroath & Carnoustie are crowned Scottish Champion Bands of the Year.
Desford head Dutch Open challengers
December 21, 2025
The National Champion Desford will head to Groningen next year to play in the Dutch Open Championship against a strong field of challengers.
Radio: Touch of Brass
December 21, 2025
It's a live show today from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges — so why not join them this evening at 6.00pm.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 13
December 21, 2025
Ho! Ho! Ho! Tom and Chris are full of Christmas spirit and festive fun for their latest podcast.
Cory appoint new principal cornet
December 21, 2025
Kyle Lawson is to head from New Zealand to become the new principal cornet of Cory Band in the New Year.
4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast
December 16, 2025
The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.
Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus
December 16, 2025
The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.
Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot
December 16, 2025
The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.
Leyland to go on a bear hunt...
December 16, 2025
There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.
Tynan adds to conducting portfolio
December 16, 2025
Lostock Hall Memorial Band has appointed Tommy Tynan as its new Musical Director.
Pop a Wobplay gift subscription in a stocking
December 16, 2025
If you want to give a no-hassle sure fire winner to the brass band love of your life this Christmas...
