News / 2026
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4BR Review — Episode 15
February 01, 2026
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...
Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember
February 01, 2026
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society
UniBrass Championships countdown now on
February 01, 2026
There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.
Judges confirmed for North of England Regional Championships
February 01, 2026
The adjudication teams for the North of England Regional Championships have been announced.
2026 European Championships set-works announced
January 31, 2026
A quartet of works by Austrian composers will be heard as the test-pieces in Linz.
Voice of Trumpet awarded Leonard Bernstein accolade
January 31, 2026
French trumpet soloist Lucienne Renaudin Vary claims one of the most prestigious solo performer awards
Entries open for Fife Brass Band Festival
January 31, 2026
Bands wishing to showcase their entertainment talents in Fife need to get their entries in.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 24
January 31, 2026
The podcast with a North Walian banding accent...
Bousfield set for Welsh appearance
January 30, 2026
Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
January 30, 2026
Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...
Radio: Bandstand
January 30, 2026
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.
Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music
January 30, 2026
New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.
4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more
January 28, 2026
Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...
4BR interview with Simone Rebello
January 28, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.
4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg
January 28, 2026
4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.
Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist
January 28, 2026
The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.
Enjoy Yazu again and again
January 28, 2026
The incredible performance by Yasuaki Fukuhara of Simon Dobson's 'Percussion Concerto' can be enjoyed on his brand new solo CD release.
Moore shortlisted for RPS Instrumentalist Award
January 27, 2026
The virtuoso trombone soloist has been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award.
National youth organisations build musical bridges across borders
January 27, 2026
The National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland have announced the third cohort of young players to be part of the Besson Horizons exchange programme.
Music Trust gains leading consultancy support
January 27, 2026
Haigh Consultancy Services is backing the free access growth of a new generation of young brass players in Yorkshire.
BrookWright Music: All Your Anxiety (Edward Joy arr. Jonathan Rowsell)
January 27, 2026
A work that explores the tension between human unease and the promise of peace found in faith.
Whitburn ready for cross border trip to English banding heartlands
January 27, 2026
The Scottish champion will head to Manchester and Dobcross this weekend.
Yorkshire Area line-ups confirmed
January 27, 2026
There will be 54 bands battling to become Yorkshire champions in Huddersfield in March.
Bont experience new signings and returnees
January 27, 2026
Pontardulais Band will look forward to a busy start to the new contesting year boosted by additions to their ranks.
Kapitol issues Third Section Regional test-piece errata
January 27, 2026
Competing bands and adjudicators will all have access to a comprehensive errata for the forthcoming Third Section Area test-piece.
