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Andrew Wainwright

Wainwright writes major work to commemorate Coventry Blitz

November 06, 2025
Composer Andrew Wainwright's major work for choir, orchestra and organ will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.


Dean Jones

Jones steps down from Crofton lead

November 06, 2025
Dean Jones has stepped down as Musical Director of Crofton Silver Band after nearly a decade of progress.


Kingdom Brass

Tonner takes helm at Kingdom Brass

November 06, 2025
Eoin Tonner has been appointed the new MD at Kingdom Brass


Beckley

Wakefield pays tribute to Beckley

November 06, 2025
Wakefield Metropolitan Brass has paid its musical tribute to former MD Duncan Beckley at a recent local concert.


Nicola Shaw

Inspirational Shaw shortlisted for Unsung Hero award

November 05, 2025
The fantastic music education work of Adams artist Nicola Shaw has been recognised by her being shortlisted for a Music Mark award.


Childs

Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular

November 05, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.


Elgar Festival

RBC to host Elgar International Festival of Brass

November 05, 2025
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the Elgar International Festival of Brass in 2026.


Frank Renton

An evening with Frank

November 05, 2025
Frank Renton will be the guest on the latest Brass Band Conductors Association spotlight evening webcast.


wychavon

Wychavon thanks Trim dedication

November 05, 2025
Dr Val Trim's contribution to the long term success of the Wychavon Festival of Brass was marked at the recent event.


Fairey

KNDS Fairey to bring their best of brass to Pudsey

November 05, 2025
The Stockport band will head to Pudsey later this month to deliver their brand of brass band entertainment.


Morley March

Extra boost to Morley March & Hymn Tune contest

November 05, 2025
The prize fund of the popular event will be boosted in 2026, so make sure you get your entry in early.


ODBBA

Early entries welcome for 2026 ODBBA Contest

November 05, 2025
You can make sure your band is in the starting line-up for the 2026 Oxford & District Brass Band Association early next year.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

November 05, 2025
The latest episode features music to mark Remembrance Sunday.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

November 05, 2025
The latest edition of the popular podcast sees Sandy and Simon chat to the 'Paganini of the Tenor Horn', Billy Rushworth


Concord

Results: 2025 Danish National Championships

November 04, 2025
Concord books their flight to Linz as they claim the Danish crown in Aarhus and section titles go to Frederiksberg Brass Band, Hvidovre Musikskoles Brass Band and FDF Gladsaxe Brass Band.


Tom Hutchinson

Hutchinson to become new principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

November 04, 2025
Tom Hutchinson will return to Yorkshire to follow Richard Marshall as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band.


swbba

Results: 2025 SWBBA Annual Championships

November 03, 2025
Camborne leads the prize winners in Torquay with section victories to St Pinnock, Pendennis Brass, St Austell Youth and South Molton Training.


dURHAM

Result: 2025 DCBBA Festival of Brass

November 03, 2025
Bearpark & Esh head the prize winners in Peterlee.


wychavon

Results: 2025 Wychavon Festival of Brass

November 02, 2025
Ratby Co-operative leads the entertainment winners at Evesham with section victories for Lydbrook, Harborough, Lydney Town and University of Warwick Brass.


SBBA

Result: 2025 Borders Entertainment Contest

November 02, 2025
Renfrew Burgh tops the entertainment in Jedburgh.


stavanger

Results: 2025 Siddis Championship

November 02, 2025
Eikanger claims a fourth consecutive title as they lead the Nordic entertainment in Stavanger.


utrecht

Results: 2025 Dutch National Championships

November 02, 2025
De Bazuin Oenkerk leads the title winners in Utrecht.


NYBBGB

Last call for NYBBGB Conducting Competition

October 31, 2025
The last bar is closing for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition — as 1st November looms for entries.


Desford Band

Rankings update: October

October 31, 2025
Desford storm back into top ten as five-way battle for world number one goes down to the wire


Tivoli

Final countdown for Dutch National Championships

October 31, 2025
4BR will be heading to Utrecht to bring live comments on the Dutch National Championships.




Desford

Small drop in Midlands Area entrants

February 26 • 69 bands will compete at the Midlands Regional Championships over two weekends in March.


Perth

Positive uptake for Scottish title challenges

February 26 • There will be two full days of competitive and non-competitive music making at the 2026 Scottish Championship in Perth.


Riverside

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 26 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and Cheltenham later in the year.


pODCAST

4BR Review — Episode 16

February 26 • Iwan and Chris looked forward to the 2026 Regional Championships — the issues, music and tips for victory, as well as provide their views on new CD releases, book, LPs, concerts and events to go to...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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