News / 2025
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Judges announced for 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships
October 01, 2025
The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions at Stevenage next year have been announced.
Hepworth secure new ceiling to their ambitions
October 01, 2025
The Yorkshire band has been making sure nothing rains on their musical ambitions as their bandroom renovations come closer to completion.
Enjoy the Red Admiral performances on demand
October 01, 2025
You can now sit back and enjoy all the performances from the recent Red Admiral Entertainment contest, time and time again...
Regent at Regent
October 01, 2025
Regent Brass continues its explorations of works old and new as part of the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival later this month.
Emerging musicians gain fellowship at Royal Liverpool Phil
October 01, 2025
Four talented young musicians become the latest performers to enjoy the opportunity of being followship musicians with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Bandamonium success in Yorkshire
October 01, 2025
There are now two Bandamonium hot-spots in the country as the event enjoys a great debut in Yorkshire.
Podcast: Fully Scored — Episode 72
October 01, 2025
Matthew Frost catches up with trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell to find out more about his playing and personal journeys.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 15
October 01, 2025
The latest episode of the brass band podcast with a North Wales musical accent looks back at the Cheltenham National Finals.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 01, 2025
Lots more brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
Death of Duncan Beckley MBE
September 29, 2025
The death has been announced of Duncan Beckley, a pioneering figure of inspiration within the banding movement.
Results: 2025 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
September 28, 2025
Pemberton Old (Wigan) DW leads the prize winners in a great day of entertainment in Chorley — with section wins for Roberts Bakery, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rivington & Adlington and Driffield Silver.
BBE delegates head to Durham
September 26, 2025
There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.
Critics Award for Higgins
September 26, 2025
The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.
Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series
September 26, 2025
A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.
Oldroyd EVO continues to make its mark on performers
September 26, 2025
The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.
Ripon City opens doors to exciting future
September 26, 2025
The Ripon City Band will be based at a new home for the next century and more...
No problem for Houston
September 26, 2025
25 years of brass band music making is being celebrated by Houston Brass Band in Texas.
Foden's Youth ready for new term start
September 26, 2025
The latest intake of Foden's Youth Band players will meet for the first time in October.
Hindmarsh promotes importance of brass band conduit to classical world
September 25, 2025
Paul Hindmarsh has promoted the importance of the brass band movement as a pipeline of talent in an article in the leading 'Classical World' magazine.
Watkins takes further adjudication steps
September 25, 2025
The Hepworth Band MD, Ryan Watkins is to undertake the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators Development Programme.
Bet on Valley Brass
September 25, 2025
Valley Brass will be featured on prime time ITV television this weekend alongside the one and only Johnny Vegas.
Shirley and Luke shine for packed Proms
September 25, 2025
The Shirley Band was joined by Flowers Band cornet star Luke Barker for a sold-out 'Last Night of the Proms'.
On the first day of Christmas...
September 25, 2025
BrookWright Music is making sure your bands and players are prepared for the festive season with plenty of new titles...
Join the test-piece conversation on the latest 4BR live podcast
September 23, 2025
Join 4BR live on Wednesday night at 7.00pm to debate what our choices of test-pieces for competition tell the wider musical world about us?
