News / 2025
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Countdown to ConsTest in Birmingham
April 10, 2025
There will be a full day of own-choice action to enjoy at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and at home, this weekend.
Rome welcomes Childs
April 10, 2025
The Black Dyke Director of Music enjoyed a warm welcome in Rome to work with the Italian Brass Band.
The Beatles, Bradford and Black Dyke
April 10, 2025
The story of the emergence of The Beatles and their connection to Black Dyke Mills Band has been explored on the 'BBC Radio 2 Loves Brass!' programme.
Community routes open for creative talents in the Midlands
April 10, 2025
There are opportunities for young creative talents in Graphic Design, Music Technology, Event Production, Film, and Vocal Performance to gain invaluable training.
Colorado Quintet claims second NABBA Small Ensemble Crown
April 10, 2025
The Colorado Brass Quintet retained its Small Ensemble National title at the recent NABBA Championships.
Old Glossop School players to celebrate former conductor
April 10, 2025
The inspirational Jack Fletcher, the conductor of the Glossop School Band is to be remembered in a special concert.
Vintage Cory help raise funds in memory of former players
April 10, 2025
Past members of Cory Band recently got together for a wonderful fun raising tribute to two former much missed players.
BrookWright Music: Angel Voices (Brian Bowen)
April 10, 2025
A wonderful lyrical soprano cornet solo with a very personal inspiration
Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast — Area aftermath
April 10, 2025
The latest podcast from Sandy and Simon sees them chat about the recent Regional Championships and some of the issues that arose from them, as well as other concerns.
Talented young trio claim NYBBGB Composer Competition awards
April 09, 2025
The new works for the medium by Samuel Thackray, Nina Martin and Will Everitt will be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain later this year.
Dunfermline quintet presented with SBBA Life Membership
April 09, 2025
Five players who have given over 270 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to the Scottish brass banding movement have been honoured with Life Membership awards.
Welsh bands gain essential Safeguarding training
April 08, 2025
20 bands have updated their Safeguarding knowledge with a specialised training seminar supported by the South East Wales Brass Band Association.
BBE develops new Sounding Board
April 08, 2025
If you are interested in shaping the future of brass banding then Brass Bands England wants to hear from you and your opinions.
Whit Friday football boost for Mossley
April 08, 2025
A great team of volunteer walkers have raised much needed funds to support the Mossley Whit Friday Contest.
Celebrate 1 Year of NXTOD with a free album
April 08, 2025
The brass band media platform celebrates it first anniversary with a free present.
Wychavon aims to encourage next generation with Foden's help
April 08, 2025
A free masterclass day with tutors from Foden's Band is being hosted by the Wychavon Festival of Brass.
Hammonds ready for Bantam of the Opera
April 08, 2025
The Hammonds Band will be featured live on Radio 2 this Friday with their performance alongside Bantam of the Opera on the Jeremy Vine Show.
Hutchinson heads East to entertain
April 08, 2025
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson was the welcome guest soloist with East of England Co-op Band.
Kapitol at the King's Castle
April 08, 2025
The Directors of Kapitol Promotions were honoured by their invitation to a special event hosted by King Chares III at Windsor Castle.
Radio: Touch of Brass
April 08, 2025
The opportunity to enjoy plenty of great brass band music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold.
Summer sun offers open air entertainment in Tredegar
April 08, 2025
One of the longest established series of Park Bandstand concerts in Wales returns this Summer.
Kiernan adds to his Scottish tally
April 08, 2025
Amid the many band records at the Regional Championships this year, a personal one by Whitburn's trombone player Paul Kiernan may well take some beating.
Death of Melanie Kennedy
April 07, 2025
4BR has been informed of the death of the the immensely popular former player and brass band supporter Melanie Kennedy.
Results: 2025 NABBA Championships
April 06, 2025
Fountain City regain the North American National title, with section wins for Dublin Silver, Massanutten Brass, Cherry Blossom Brass, Watson Brass, Triangle Youth, Youth Brass Academy and Instant Band
Radio 2 Loves Brass
April 06, 2025
A new series of programmes, features and concerts are to be broadcast on Radio 2 over the coming weeks.
