News / 2026
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BrookWright Solo Competition finalists announced
August 25, 2026
You can now vote for who you think should win the Under 18 and Over 18 categories of the 2026 BrookWright International Brass Solo Contest.
Wright & Round: Climb Ev'ry Mountain (Rodgers & Hammerstein arr. Philip Harper)
August 25, 2026
You simply can't beat a belting classic from Julie Andrews...
Brass in Concert Championship sold out
August 25, 2026
There is not a seat left to be filled in the hall for the 49th Brass in Concert Championship this year.
British Open live-stream
August 24, 2026
The 2026 British Open Championship will be live-streamed around the banding globe — so make sure you don't miss a note of the action.
Result: 2026 Jeju International Brass & Percussion Competition
August 24, 2026
French euphonium player Tewinn Spiess claims the bi-annual Jeju International Euphonium title.
Results: 2026 New South Wales State Championships
August 24, 2026
Willoughby City Band regains the State title with section wins for Warringah Concert Brass, Newcastle PCYC Band, Waratah Brass Academy, Willoughby Youth Brass and Warringah Youth Brass.
National Youth ambassadors find new audience in lost oasis
August 24, 2026
The 40 strong Ambassador Band of the NYBBGB entertained the crowds in a lost oasis in the heart of London.
Yorkshire gets ready for Bandamonium
August 24, 2026
Eight bands will provide plenty of great entertainment for brass band and cycling fans next month as six venues host Bandamonium performances.
Skunkworks adds to outreach initiatives
August 24, 2026
New initiatives in place to help strengthen community banding in Australia.
The Piper's Farewell...
August 24, 2026
A new arrangement of a famous work brings together the unique sounds of bagpipes and brass...
Ambition and resources highlighted in latest NZ Mouthpiece round up
August 24, 2026
BBANZ President John Sulllivan highlights the importance of ambition being balanced by resources as long term investment and achievements are marked in latest Mouthpiece publication.
KNDS Fairey look forward to A Close Shave with Wallace & Gromit
August 22, 2026
A special double bill of Wallace & Gromit films plus extras will be heard in a very special concert in London in November.
Radio: Touch of Brass
August 22, 2026
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Live stream coverage of 130th New South Wales State Championships
August 22, 2026
Tim Kelly is bringing all the action from Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.
Foden's Youth Band set to carry on 15th season of player development
August 22, 2026
Registration is now open to be part of the 2026/27 Foden's Youth Band.
Fairlop enjoy Westminster Abbey concert
August 22, 2026
Fairlop Brass gained new banding interest on their recent concert appearance at Westminster Abbey
Enderby's new focus in musical direction
August 22, 2026
Jack Capstaff will lead a new focus in musical direction at Enderby Band.
Adjudication panel announced for British Open
August 21, 2026
Martyn Brabbins, Arsene Duc and David Hirst are the judges to impress at this year's British Open Championship.
Welsh Youth set for Orbital weekend concert trips
August 21, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard in concert in the north, west and east of the nation this weekend.
Eikanger to honour Snell
August 20, 2026
A 40 year association build on musical friendship will be celebrated in Bergen next month as Eikanger Bjorsvik honours Howard Snell.
Basic skills help players flourish in Germany
August 20, 2026
Over 50 players of different abilities have benefitted from attending the seventh International Summer Brass Band Camp (ISBBC), organised by the Jena Brass Band Competence Centre.
Carousel additions to enjoy...
August 19, 2026
4BR has added a new sextet of products to its homepage Carousel — so you can just click and find out more, direct from the seller.
Wright & Round: The Circle of Life (Elton John & Tim Rice arr. Philip Harper)
August 19, 2026
One of the great Disney songs brought to 'life' by Philip Harper.
Vertommen takes on new role in Leuven
August 19, 2026
Dr. Luc Vertommen becomes the new Head of Band Conducting at Luca School of Arts in Leuven.
Rising Stars celebrate 10th anniversary in Hinnerup
August 19, 2026
The 10th anniversary of the Hinnerup Gardens Summer School has just been celebrated in Denmark.
