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Peter Moore

Saturday morning Proms spotlight on Moore

Peter Moore will be the featured soloist in Gunther Schuller's trombone concerto 'Eine kleine Posaunenmusik' in a mid-morning Proms performance.

August 29, 2025


British Open

Sit back and don't miss the British Open action

If you can't make it to Symphony Hall next Saturday, then you can always sit back and enjoy it all on the Wobplay platform.

August 29, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13

Two of the three brass monkeys chat about the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod and other current North Wales brass band related items.

August 29, 2025


Adams

Europe's rising euph star gains bespoke Adams support

Bernardas Butkus has become one of Adams Musical Instruments 'Rising Star' artists.

August 29, 2025


British Open

Promotional code discount on Grand Tier tickets for British Open

All tickets in the Grand Tier section are now just £25.00 when you use the OPEN10 promotional code for the British Open.

August 28, 2025


David Bremner

4BR Interview — Episode 5

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.

August 28, 2025


Tredegar

Road trip welcome at Tredegar

The Welsh Champion has welcomed a long standing friend to their bandhall.

August 28, 2025


Unibrass

UniBrass Foundation offers two free courses

There are two free concerts this weekend provided by the UniBrass Foundation to help support their work.

August 28, 2025


Kyle Lawson

Lawson ready to introduce debut release

New Zealand cornet star Kyle Lawson's first solo recording will soon be available to enjoy.

August 28, 2025


Gregson

Presteigne prestige added to Gregson's busy year

Two new premieres at the leading classical music festival add to Edward Gregson's busy year of performances.

August 28, 2025


Fodens

Regular Armagh break for Foden's

Members of Foden's Band have enjoyed their regular musical trip to Armagh.

August 28, 2025


Gloucesters

New march to honour Forest of Dean soldiers

A new march will help the fundraising efforts for a memorial to mark the heroic action of Forest of Dean soldiers of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment.

August 28, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy

The topics of self indulgent test pieces and the rise of AI are discussed by Sandy, Simon and guests.

August 28, 2025


Star Crossed Lovers

Roberts reveals Star Crossed secrets

Composer Stephen Roberts provides his preview of the British Open test-piece, 'Star Crossed Lovers'.

August 27, 2025


Star Crossed Lovers

Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou preview?

If you want to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before the big day in Birmingham, a number of the contenders have announced their previews.

August 27, 2025


Danny Jones

Adams announce Jones addition to artist roster

Danny Jones, the solo euphonium player of Aldbourne Band has been signed to the artist roster of Adams Musical Instruments.

August 27, 2025


Westwood takes baton at Enderby

Gareth Westwood is the new Musical Director of Enderby Band.

August 27, 2025


Youth Championships

Fancy being an adjudicator?

If you do, then Brass Bands England want to hear from you for the 2026 National Youth Championships.

August 27, 2025


Anabel

Voigt goes from student to tutor to inspire next generation

Anabel Voigt has returned to the Jena International Summer Brass Band Camp seven years after taking her steps as a young player.

August 27, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

August 27, 2025


John Wallace

National treasure honoured by RPS

John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.

August 26, 2025


New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.

August 24, 2025


Brass in Concert

Major changes at Brass in Concert Championship

Details are released of a strengthening in the governance and running of the Brass in Concert Championship with Brass Bands England.

August 24, 2025


mUSIC

Mixed news for music provision following exam results

The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.

August 24, 2025


Dutch Youth

Dutch Youth shine under Antrobus and Hutchinson

The second Dutch National Youth Band course was a great success under the direction of its inspiring musical leaders.

August 23, 2025




Peter Moore

Saturday morning Proms spotlight on Moore

August 29 • Peter Moore will be the featured soloist in Gunther Schuller's trombone concerto 'Eine kleine Posaunenmusik' in a mid-morning Proms performance.


British Open

Sit back and don't miss the British Open action

August 29 • If you can't make it to Symphony Hall next Saturday, then you can always sit back and enjoy it all on the Wobplay platform.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13

August 29 • Two of the three brass monkeys chat about the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod and other current North Wales brass band related items.


Adams

Europe's rising euph star gains bespoke Adams support

August 29 • Bernardas Butkus has become one of Adams Musical Instruments 'Rising Star' artists.


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Hathersage Band

August 28 • BASS TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Hathersage Band

August 28 • FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND would love players to join us at our next rehearsal on Monday 1st at 11am in our own bandroom.. It's just an extra chance for a friendly blow with cake,coffee and good company.. Does not affect allegiance to your main band


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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