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BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Pachelbel Rock (Pachebel arr. Steven Ponsford)

July 18, 2025
A new take on an old classic brings invention to any concert programme.


Dobcross

Dobcross raises a glass for National title success

July 18, 2025
It's not just Dobcross Silver Band that will be looking to claim a national title later this year.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 12

July 18, 2025
More insight into the banding world in North Wales with the trio of podcasters and friends.


Richard Blackford

Quintet lead major commissioning project

July 17, 2025
Five leading bands collaborate to reach out to new major compositional voices — starting with award winning composer Richard Blackford.


4BR Review

4BR Review to go live...

July 15, 2025
For the next episode on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm, the 4BR Review will be live broadcast — and we want your to ask the questions that matter...


Ambassord

National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters

July 15, 2025
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.


IBBSS

Great Hall conclusion for IBBSS global delegates

July 15, 2025
The Great Hall at Swansea University will provide the venue to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School.


Wardle Blast

Wardle Blast help tie global city links

July 15, 2025
The commercial connection between the cities of Manchester and Osaka have been strengthened by the brilliant youngsters of Wardle Blast.


nybbs

NYBBS talent to showcase in Perth

July 15, 2025
The annual National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland summer course will conclude with a concert at Perth Concert Hall.


Downshire

Downshire fitness regime from Couch to Concert

July 15, 2025
If you want to get yourself fit to enjoy playing then Downshire Brass is leading a 12 week fun regime...


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

July 15, 2025
There is airborne flavour to the music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge this week.


Llangollen

International Eisteddfod victory for Welsh Youth

July 14, 2025
Gwasanaeth Cerdd Gwynedd & Mon Senior Brass Band claims honours in the Community Band category at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.


Swiss National Youth

Live broadcast 50th celebrations for Swiss Youth Band

July 13, 2025
You can enjoy the special anniversary concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland and friends today.


LEEDS bEST OF bRASS

Leeds Best of Brass series launched

July 13, 2025
Eight top level bands will be featured at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the new season of 'Best of Brass' concerts.


Sir Karl Jenkins

Aldbourne to lead Armed Man celebrations

July 13, 2025
The West of England Regional Champion will help lead the 25th anniversary celebrations of Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' in two major concerts appearances this year with the composer.


Tewit

Tewit take delivery of new instrument set

July 13, 2025
Tewit Silver Band's musical progress is boosted by the purchase of a complete set of Besson instruments.


Onyx

New Onyx recording is a top 5 hit

July 13, 2025
The new release by the critically acclaimed Onyx Brass and conductor John Wilson has already made its mark on the best seller charts.


Purcell School

Purcell School to offer place for talented musician

July 13, 2025
A formal partnership between the leading music school and the New Talent Festival has been announced.


Getzen

Getzen brings custom quality to UK

July 13, 2025
You can now get your hands on a Getzen3850 Custom Reserve Bb Cornet.


SBBB

Further grant boost for Borders banding

July 13, 2025
A trio of Scottish Borders Brass Band Association music initiatives and events have gained a fantastic boost from the Weir Charitable Trust.


Brookwright

BrookWright Music: Both Sides, Now (Joni Mitchell arr. Wainwright)

July 13, 2025
A classic piece of Joni Mitchell can now make it onto your concert programmes.


Manganzini

Maganzini takes Conducting title

July 13, 2025
Sara Maganzini has won this year's Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

July 13, 2025
More great brass music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


nybbgb

Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London

July 09, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.


ai rOBOT

Artists combine with AI to win composition prize

July 09, 2025
AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.




swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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