News / 2025
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Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 6
September 01, 2025
The latest episode of the podcast that gives a unique view on the banding movement is now out.
Catherall arrangement treasure trove opened
September 01, 2025
The fantastic arrangements of Alan Catherall will now be available to bands thanks to a partnership link with EverReady Band and EpicZebra.
Entry boost for SWBBA Contest
September 01, 2025
There will be 42 performances to enjoy at the 77th SWBBA Championships in Torquay in November.
Report & Result: 2025 West of Scotland Entertainment Contest
September 01, 2025
Singing in the rain for celebrating Unite Scotland Kinneil as they claim the entertainment honours in Troon.
Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers
August 30, 2025
The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.
Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home
August 30, 2025
For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.
Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project
August 30, 2025
Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.
Final touches in place for Baker heroics
August 30, 2025
Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.
Brighouse to keep tradition going to the sound of dance
August 30, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick's famous massed band concerts keep going strong, thanks to shared values, an appreciation of dance music, and guest soloist Roger Webster.
Slaithwaite celebrates a century of bandhall music making
August 30, 2025
For the past century, the home to Slaithwaite Band as been a beacon of inclusive music making and community involvement.
Bathgate vision for Music Hub in heart of community
August 30, 2025
The Bathgate Band is leading an ambitious bid to create a home for the diverse tapestry of talent in its community.
Saturday morning Proms spotlight on Moore
August 29, 2025
Peter Moore will be the featured soloist in Gunther Schuller's trombone concerto 'Eine kleine Posaunenmusik' in a mid-morning Proms performance.
Sit back and don't miss the British Open action
August 29, 2025
If you can't make it to Symphony Hall next Saturday, then you can always sit back and enjoy it all on the Wobplay platform.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13
August 29, 2025
Two of the three brass monkeys chat about the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod and other current North Wales brass band related items.
Europe's rising euph star gains bespoke Adams support
August 29, 2025
Bernardas Butkus has become one of Adams Musical Instruments 'Rising Star' artists.
Promotional code discount on Grand Tier tickets for British Open
August 28, 2025
All tickets in the Grand Tier section are now just £25.00 when you use the OPEN10 promotional code for the British Open.
4BR Interview — Episode 5
August 28, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.
Road trip welcome at Tredegar
August 28, 2025
The Welsh Champion has welcomed a long standing friend to their bandhall.
UniBrass Foundation offers two free courses
August 28, 2025
There are two free concerts this weekend provided by the UniBrass Foundation to help support their work.
Lawson ready to introduce debut release
August 28, 2025
New Zealand cornet star Kyle Lawson's first solo recording will soon be available to enjoy.
Presteigne prestige added to Gregson's busy year
August 28, 2025
Two new premieres at the leading classical music festival add to Edward Gregson's busy year of performances.
Regular Armagh break for Foden's
August 28, 2025
Members of Foden's Band have enjoyed their regular musical trip to Armagh.
New march to honour Forest of Dean soldiers
August 28, 2025
A new march will help the fundraising efforts for a memorial to mark the heroic action of Forest of Dean soldiers of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy
August 28, 2025
The topics of self indulgent test pieces and the rise of AI are discussed by Sandy, Simon and guests.
Roberts reveals Star Crossed secrets
August 27, 2025
Composer Stephen Roberts provides his preview of the British Open test-piece, 'Star Crossed Lovers'.
