News / 2025
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The rise of AI reaches the contest stage
May 24, 2025
The first AI Music Contest is being held as part of the leading electronic Kappa FuturFestival event.
Skelmersdale MD resignation
May 24, 2025
The Skelmersdale Band has acted immediately to end their association with conductor Ben Coulson.
Radio 3 boosts listener figures
May 24, 2025
The BBC's flagship classical music station has been adding to its listeners of late.
Straker generations play together
May 24, 2025
Members of the Straker family all played their part in recent events with Friary Brass.
Foden's inspire next Chet's generation
May 24, 2025
A collaboration between Foden's Band and Chetham's School of Music in Manchester showcased brass band talent.
Senedd celebration for Tongwynlais ambassadors
May 24, 2025
Tongwynlais Temperance's part in a successful Welsh Government initiative to Japan will be celebrated closer to home next month.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel: Episode 5
May 24, 2025
The latest episode of the Radio 3 series is broadcast this Sunday.
Wantage to welcome White for packed day of music making
May 24, 2025
Sheona White will head to Wantage next month to lead a workshop and be the featured soloist.
24 hour musical challenge for Kirkby Stephen
May 24, 2025
Marches, solos and even a dawn chorus of birdsong will help Kirkby Stephen Silver Band raise funds to transform their HQ.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 8
May 24, 2025
The latest episode of the podcast with a North Walian musical accent is back.
4BR Review podcast: Episode 4
May 23, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas look back at the European Championships as well as chatting about plenty of other things — from the Spring Festival to Maurice Murphy...
New method of calculating prize positions at Whit Friday
May 22, 2025
A median value methodology will be used to calculate the overall prize positions for this year's Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday Contests.
Europeans to be hosted in Birmingham in 2028
May 22, 2025
Brass Bands England confirm that the 2028 Europeans will not be in London, but in Birmingham
Flowers lead musical variety in Gloucester
May 22, 2025
Paul Holland and members of the National Champions provide a great day of musical inspiration on their doorstep.
Diggle to enjoy Heavenly connection
May 22, 2025
Charlotte Heaven makes a welcome return to playing as she joins Diggle Band as principal cornet.
Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast — That's Entertainment?
May 22, 2025
More views and opinions from Sandy and Simon — this time on the entertainment game
Television appearance for cooperation band
May 22, 2025
Members of the cooperation band were to be seen and heard in the latest ITV drama series.
BrookWright Music: Emerald Isle Fantasy (Brian Bowen)
May 22, 2025
A wonderful lyrical tenor horn solo from the pen of Brian Bowen
Trio of concerts support great causes and people
May 22, 2025
If you are looking to support bands in their charity and celebration efforts then why not head to listen to Hepworth, Hatfield & Askern Colliery and an All Star Brass Band.
Cumbria Brass Network goes on-line
May 22, 2025
If you want to play an active part in the rejuvenation of the brass band scene in Cumbria then why not take part in its next network meeting?
Next step taken to rejuvenate Todmorden bandstand
May 22, 2025
The campaign to see Todmorden's historic bandstand as a central part to its town's regeneration plan has taken another positive step forward.
Register importance at Tameside Whit Friday
May 21, 2025
Bands can make their Tameside Whit Friday experience easier with just a little bit of pre-planning.
Saddleworth Whit Friday details announced
May 21, 2025
There is plenty of prize money to be won on the Saddleworth Whit Friday circuit this year, but bands can make their travels easier with a pre-registration option.
Groarke-Booth tenure at Rainford reaches end
May 21, 2025
After six impressive years the musical partnership between Rainford Band and Sarah Groarke-Booth has come to an end.
Fenwick appointment at Grand Shield champion
May 21, 2025
The EverReady Band has conformed the appointment of Jonathan Fenwick as its new Resident Conductor.
