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4BR Area coverage
4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.
February 22, 2025
North West Area line-ups
The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.
February 21, 2025
Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award
John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.
February 21, 2025
Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups
The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...
February 21, 2025
Easington look to claim a double number 1
Easington Colliery has teamed up with pop star Sam Fender for his latest release — with the aim of topping two different charts in March.
February 21, 2025
Roche part of Welsh UPROAR
Composer David John Roche will be bringing his latest composition to smaller venues around ales as part of an UPROAR performance.
February 21, 2025
Set work delight for Euro publishers
The four new works featured at the Europeans in Stavanger will be available to study and then perform across the world.
February 21, 2025
ConsTest draw announced
You can now purchase your tickets for the popular ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.
February 21, 2025
Funeral of C Brian Buckley
The funeral of the esteemed conductor and adjudicator will take place on Wednesday 26th February.
February 21, 2025
A revitalised River Thames inspires Welsh composer to success
A work inspired by the revitalisation of the River Thames sees Alex Scaife-McGee claim composition award.
February 20, 2025
New quartet adds experience to Grimethorpe Area challenge
Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost, Andy Holmes and Paul Argyle add talent to go with the experience for Grimethorpe Yorkshire Area challenge.
February 20, 2025
Area challenges a Doodle
Dave Houghton will be bringing his mouthpiece services to the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool this weekend.
February 20, 2025
Coalburn celebrate inclusive progress
From beginners to the seniors, the Coalburn Band organisation has had plenty to celebrate in the past 12 months.
February 20, 2025
Dr Martin contest open for entries
There is a generous prize pot on offer at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup Contest in July — with the event now open for entries.
February 20, 2025
Workshop success in South West
Adam Bokaris, Christopher and Stephanie Binns led the delegates at the annual SWBBA Mid-Winter workshop.
February 20, 2025
Chiswick spotlight on brass
There will be plenty to enjoy at the Chiswick Brass Festival this weekend.
February 20, 2025
Key appointment at Milton Keynes for 2025 season
Milton Keynes Brass has welcomed the arrival of the experienced trio of Neil Brownless, Ben Smith and John Kinsella.
February 20, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
There is a great programme to enjoy with Martin Upfold this weekend.
February 20, 2025
Transitions and dualities to test European contenders
EBBA has released further details of the works by Norwegian composers Fredrick Schjelderup and Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen that will face the bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections in Stavanger.
February 19, 2025
EBBA provide details of Euro Youth Championship test-pieces
Works inspired by the Nordic landscape and activities will challenge the competitors at the European Youth Championships in Stavanger.
February 19, 2025
4BR Review podcast: Episode 2
The second episode is now out with at look at what has been, and what is going on in the banding world.
February 17, 2025
Results: 2025 French National Championships
Haut-de-France claims a fifth consecutive French National title in Metz, with section wins for Brass Band De Gones, Brass Band Musicalis Algrange, Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud and Brass Band Brassaventure.
February 17, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest
Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.
February 17, 2025
Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships
The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff
February 16, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship
Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport.
February 16, 2025
