News / 2026
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The Brass Band Hall of Fame gets published
June 14, 2026
Brass band historian Tim Mutum's new book provides essential portraits of nearly 140 brass band conductors, players and personalities.
Result: 2026 Dutch Open
June 14, 2026
Local favourites Provinciale Brassband Groningen reclaims the Dutch Open title on a day of double delight.
Dr Martin postpones contest until 2027
June 14, 2026
The Dr Martin Wainstones Cup Contest has been postponed this year, but will return with a date already fixed for 2027.
Entries now open for SWBBA Contest in Torquay
June 14, 2026
The popular own choice event takes place in November — and entries are now open.
Cory keep quiet about latest partnership link...
June 14, 2026
The Welsh champion has linked up to become an endorsee of the sshhmute brand.
Wee Tooners set to provide Langholm with next generation of players
June 14, 2026
A new initiative by Langholm Band in Scotland is hoping to provide a new stream of playing talent — young and a bit older...
BrookWright Music: Rondo from Mozart Bassoon Concerto (Mozart arr. Jack Lythaby)
June 14, 2026
Bring a touch of classical Mozart to your concert.
Mr Carson returns to lead Melton
June 14, 2026
The actor behind two iconic film figures took to the baton with Melton Band...
Still time to get your camping gear on
June 14, 2026
If you want to enjoy a six-day Band Camp with the team from UniBrass, then sign up and you get a bucket hat too!
Interview with Imogen Whitehead
June 11, 2026
4BR catches up with the trumpet and flugel soloist ahead of her appearances at the Ryedale Festival — which includes the world premiere of a new flugel concerto with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Demand high for British Open tickets
June 11, 2026
Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.
Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's
June 11, 2026
Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.
Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section
June 11, 2026
The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.
Massed ranks at Tredegar ahead of concert trio
June 11, 2026
Welsh band makes room in schedule for extra music making appearances.
Death of Alan Jenkins
June 11, 2026
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former orchestral tuba player and journalist Alan Jenkins.
Last call for future leaders
June 11, 2026
If you want to be an inspirational lead for your band organisation then why not sign up for this year's course from BBE.
EU work dries up for UK musicians
June 11, 2026
A new report finds that more than a quarter of UK based musicians have lost all work opportunities in the EU since 2021.
Forget 76 trombones — its 100 tubas that are needed in Scotland
June 11, 2026
Red Note Ensemble is hoping that they will be joined by a legion of low brass for a rare performance of Anthony Braxton's 'Composition No. 19'.
Doss reaches landmark birthday
June 11, 2026
The Austrian composer says music is a means of bringing people together as he celebrates his 60th birthday.
AoBBA welcomes Watkins and Porter to ranks
June 11, 2026
The conductors of the Yorkshire Champions and the Director of Music of The Band of the Grenadier Guards have become the latest additions to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Wright & Round: Lullaby of the Sky (Philip Harper)
June 11, 2026
A wonderfully hypnotic addition to any concert programme from the pen of Philip Harper.
RNCM seeks conducting talent for courses
June 11, 2026
Applicants wishing to be part of the critically acclaimed conducting courses at the RNCM are being invited to apply.
America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet
June 09, 2026
The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.
Monarch honours MacMillan
June 09, 2026
Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
