News / 2025
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National Youth Band launches Take A Seat fund raising scheme
February 27, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is launching a new fund raising campaign to help boost opportunities for young musicians.
Co Youth to gain Van Looy inspiration
February 27, 2025
The young players of the Co Youth Band will enjoy a special Sunday musical session with Geneva euph star Glenn Van Looy.
20 years of Edinburgh student banding
February 27, 2025
Two decades of student banding with the Edinburgh University Brass Band is to be celebrated in March.
Ford's new composition venture
February 27, 2025
The highly respected Australian conductor and educator has launched his new music publication venture.
Provost support for Croy's 150th celebration
February 27, 2025
150 years of community banding pride is being celebrated by Croy Silver Band this year.
EBBA confirms Conductor Competitors
February 27, 2025
13 participants will head to Stavanger to see if they can claim the 8th European Conductors Competition title.
Scots combine for Perth preview
February 26, 2025
Five Scottish Championship challengers to preview their title preparations ahead of their Perth Concert Hall appearances.
Radio: Touch of Brass
February 26, 2025
Martin Upfold hosts programmes full of brass band music over the next two weekends.
Black Dyke to host Area spotlights
February 26, 2025
The defending Yorkshire Area champion will lead a Friday evening of test-piece previews in Ossett.
Report & Results: 2025 ODBBA Contest
February 26, 2025
Area run outs prove popular in Witney as Verwood Concert Brass lead the confidence boosting victories ahead of Regional challenges.
Darwen Brass issues Area statement
February 26, 2025
Darwen Brass has made its official comment on its disqualification from the recent North West Regional Championships.
Bowman honour with Coalburn Award
February 26, 2025
The memory of Beth Damer is being celebrated at Coalburn Band with the annual presentation of the award in her name.
All diversions lead to Brighouse
February 26, 2025
If you want to hear the West Riding Band in action on the Area set-work then head to Brighouse this evening.
Darwen disqualification at North West Regional Championships
February 25, 2025
A player registration infringement has seen Darwen Brass disqualified from first place at the Fourth Section North West Regional Championships.
Report & Results: 2025 North West Regional Championships
February 23, 2025
It's nine wins on the trot for Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Dobcross and Red Admiral Brass at the Winter Gardens.
4BR Area coverage
February 22, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.
North West Area line-ups
February 21, 2025
The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.
Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award
February 21, 2025
John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.
Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups
February 21, 2025
The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod from the judges at Blackpool this weekend...
Easington look to claim a double number 1
February 21, 2025
Easington Colliery has teamed up with pop star Sam Fender for his latest release — with the aim of topping two different charts in March.
Roche part of Welsh UPROAR
February 21, 2025
Composer David John Roche will be bringing his latest composition to smaller venues around ales as part of an UPROAR performance.
Set work delight for Euro publishers
February 21, 2025
The four new works featured at the Europeans in Stavanger will be available to study and then perform across the world.
ConsTest draw announced
February 21, 2025
You can now purchase your tickets for the popular ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.
Funeral of C Brian Buckley
February 21, 2025
The funeral of the esteemed conductor and adjudicator will take place on Wednesday 26th February.
A revitalised River Thames inspires Welsh composer to success
February 20, 2025
A work inspired by the revitalisation of the River Thames sees Alex Scaife-McGee claim composition award.
