News / 2025
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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.
BrookWright Music: Gothique Fantasy — On a theme by Boellmann (Andrew Wainwright)
April 06, 2025
One of the most famous organ works in the world is given a fresh new look and feel by composer Andrew Wainwright for the contest stage.
Report & Result: 2025 Lithuanian Wind Orchestra Championship
April 06, 2025
Brass bands play important competitive role in Suduva with category victories for LT Brass, Brass Band Sklepucini and Brass Band Aukstyn.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Phil Goodwin
April 06, 2025
The latest podcast from Sandy and Simon see them chat with the well known brass band player and conductor, Phil Goodwin.
Radio: Touch of Brass
April 06, 2025
The opportunity to enjoy plenty of great brass band music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold.
National Youth Band contribution honoured by King Charles III
April 05, 2025
The National Youth Band of Great Britain and fellow brass band representatives were honoured by King Charles III at a special reception at Windsor Castle this week.
Owen to play key part in EBBC Gala Concert
April 05, 2025
Yamaha artist Arfon Owen will take to the organ to play his part in the European Championship Gala Concert in Stavanger
Lewis Merthyr strengthen Towers of Friendship with Germany
April 05, 2025
The Lewis Merthyr Band will be performing on Germany this weekend to help strengthen the tie between two communities through joint music making.
Leyland's turn to bring Best of Brass to Pudsey
April 05, 2025
The penultimate concert of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series sees Leyland Band bring their brand of entertainment to Pudsey Civic Hall.
Williams duo to leave Cory
April 05, 2025
Glyn and Helen Williams will end their playing tenures at the Brass in Concert Champion this summer.
Outstanding RNCM claims Educate North Award
April 05, 2025
The Royal Northern College of Music "demonstrates exceptional community impact" in claiming latest award.
Echoes of the fjord to be heard in Stavanger
April 03, 2025
The Gala Concert at the forthcoming European Championships in Stavanger will evoke the folk music sounds of the fjords with a brass band twist.
Andrea Price appointed to Kapitol Music Panel
April 03, 2025
The critically acclaimed musician joins the Kapitol Music Panel to help select future Regional and National test-pieces.
Welsh bands urged to attend Safeguarding seminar
April 02, 2025
A special Safeguarding Training Seminar is to be hosted by the South East Wales Brass Band Association this weekend, with bands urged to attend.
Cheltenham National Final schedule announced.
April 02, 2025
The weekend of the 13th and 14th September will see 75 bands take to the stage.
World Music Contest announces test-pieces
April 02, 2025
Works by Jan de Haan, Lucy Pankhurst, Etienne Crausaz, Thierry Deleruyelle and Liz Lane will test bands wishing to be crowned World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
95 year old leads Carlton Area celebrations
April 02, 2025
The remarkable Ken Dunkin led the celebrations as CarLton Brass recently won the Midlands Region Second Section title in Bedworth.
Marshall heads to New Zealand
April 02, 2025
The Black Dyke Band principal cornet will fly across the globe to give masterclasses, concerts and tuition.
Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships
April 02, 2025
The cream of Scotland's playing talent was on show in Glasgow last weekend.
