News / 2025
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Brighton restarts new recital series with a Storey
March 06, 2025
The new series of Euphonium Recitals hosted by Charley Brighton recently started with guest soloist John Storey
New Brassettes podcast episodes
March 06, 2025
Joanne Behan talks to another brace of leading female brass band musicians from Wales and the USA.
Heaven or Hell in York in July
March 06, 2025
The York Early Music Festival this year will feature great artists exploring Gibbons, Vivaldi, Bach and Man's fall from grace...
Cobb, Moore and friends to lead new Guildhall Young Artists
March 06, 2025
A packed day of workshops and competition for aspiring young players is being led by Philip Cobb, Peter Moore and friends at the Guildhall School of Music in April.
Porter ends six year Morecambe chapter
March 06, 2025
Andrew Porter has taken the decision to step down from his role as MD at Morecambe Band.
Side by side inspiration by Friary
March 06, 2025
A great bit of education outreach sees Friary Brass Band help inspire a potential new generation of brass band players.
Meylemans to direct World Youth Wind Band
March 06, 2025
Ivan Meylemans will take the baton for the inaugural World Youth Wind Band project in Kekrade this year.
No more Sale on for Tredrea
March 06, 2025
The three year musical partnership between Sale Brass and MD Jess Tredrea has come to an end.
Report & Results: 2025 Yorkshire Regional Championships
March 01, 2025
Black Dyke retain their title again as there are section wins for Queensbury Music Centre, South Yorkshire Police, Unite the Union and Barnsley Metropolitan in Huddersfield.
USA acclaim for Mead and Gourlay
February 28, 2025
Steven Mead and James Gourlay were recently invited to perform at the Atlanta Temple Corps of the Salvation Army.
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
February 28, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass banding magazine is now out and it is packed with articles, features, reviews and opinions.
Hotels ready for Yorkshire qualifiers
February 28, 2025
The hotel specialists rooms4groups will be ready and waiting to help Yorkshire bands in with their National Final needs.
4BR Podcast Interview Episode 2: Johnny Thirkell
February 28, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a musician who has gone from playing soprano with Easington Colliery to sharing the stage with Jamiroquai and David Bowie — and is now offering a new venture in fab surroundings for players to learn how...
Yorkshire challengers ready for Huddersfield
February 28, 2025
54 bands are putting their final preparations in place ahead of their appearances at Huddersfield Town Hall this weekend.
Mercer & Barker to focus on USA market
February 28, 2025
The mouthpiece manufacturer is looking to build on its presence in the American market place with their trip to the NABBA Championships.
Desford enjoy Wizard of Oz magic in Far East
February 28, 2025
Desford Colliery Band returned to the Far East to bring their brand of entertainment alongside James Morrison.
New Composer in Residence at Brisbane XLCR
February 28, 2025
Benjamin Tubb-Hearne takes on the role of Composer in Residence at Australian National Champion.
BrookWright Music: Horn Concerto No.1 1st Movement (Haydn arr. Duncan Wilson)
February 28, 2025
The famous first movement of the Haydn Horn Concerto is now available for players to feature in their solo repertoire.
Wallace steps down from Granite leadership
February 28, 2025
Bruce Wallace has stepped down from the MD role at Granite City Brass after 11 years at the helm.
Archive exploration of offer during Yorkshire Area weekend
February 28, 2025
You can find out more about the rich history of the brass band movement by popping over the road to Heritage Quays during the Yorkshire Regional Championships weekend.
KELI to tour Scotland
February 28, 2025
The acclaimed stage production will tour Scotland later this year with a new cast and brass band backing.
Agnew keeps the euph bowling along
February 28, 2025
The acclaimed BBC cricket commentator has been keeping his lip in at the ICC Champions Trophy by making sure he does his daily euphonium practice.
St David's Day passion provided by RWCMD Brass Band
February 28, 2025
If you are looking for some great Welsh hwyl on St David's Day then head to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Tickets on sale for National Youth Championships
February 28, 2025
Don't miss out on a seat at the National Youth Band Championships in Hull on 29th March.
Three new recruits in Sandhurst Silver ranks
February 27, 2025
A trio of new signings will play with Sandhurst Silver at the London & Southern Counties Area Championships.
