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Cory sever ties with baritone player
Joel Collier's membership of Cory Band has been terminated with immediate effect.
March 27, 2025
BrookWright Music: God so Loved the World (Stainer arr. Keith M. Wilkinson)
An enduring work wonderfully arranged should make a perfect addition to any band programme.
March 26, 2025
Foden's double RNCM repeat
The performance of Foden's Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on repeat on both Wobplay.com and the BBC.
March 26, 2025
ConsTest own-choice test-pieces announced
There will be plenty of wide-ranging repertoire performed at the ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.
March 26, 2025
ANZAC sacrifice and community link to be honoured
The connection between Weymouth and First World War troops to be commemorated with ANZAC Brass visit.
March 26, 2025
Rowe takes the permanent helm at Ebbw Valley
The successful partnership between Matt Rowe and Ebbw Valley Brass has now been made permanent.
March 26, 2025
More than Thompson twin victories
The Thompson family enjoyed a regional contest series to remember this year.
March 26, 2025
Gregson focus at Elgar Festival
The Elgar International Festival of Brass will feature works by Edward Gregson in celebration of his 80th birthday.
March 26, 2025
Flowers welcome cornet duo
The National Champion has welcomed the recent signings of Ian Roberts and Mikey Foley-Hall.
March 26, 2025
4BR Editor in need of youthful help...
If you would like to join the 4BR Editor Iwan Fox to help cover the National Youth Championships in Hull — then get in touch.
March 25, 2025
Zorro to leave his mark at Regent Hall
The new wind band version of 'Capistrano Overture' is to be given its world premiere by The Band of the Grenadier Guards, as Cpt Andrew Porter and Steven Mead lead the musical celebrations of Peter Graham's music.
March 25, 2025
Childs extends Area lead with latest trio
Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.
March 25, 2025
Nationals line-ups complete
The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.
March 24, 2025
Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital
Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.
March 22, 2025
Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.
March 22, 2025
Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills
There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...
March 22, 2025
Death of Clive Marshall
The death has been announced of Clive Marshall, a leading player and administrator with York Railway Institute Band for over 60 years
March 22, 2025
Time running out at Blossom Hill
There are only a few brass band clocks available to buy from Blossom Hill Cards after they took off in Torquay.
March 22, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 North of England Regional Championships
NASUWT Riverside regains the North under Prof Nicholas Childs as section titles go to Cockerton, Ferryhill Town, Trimdon Brass and Knaresborough.
March 22, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold
March 21, 2025
Critical acclaim for Heaton biography
Paul Hindmarsh's outstanding biography of composer Wilfred Heaton continues to gain plaudits from critics.
March 21, 2025
Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative
Brass Bands Wales is looking to reignite the passion for brass band playing in the nation.
March 21, 2025
BrookWright Music: Cross of Jesus (John Stainer arr. Jonathan Mead)
A touching euphonium duet based on the much loved hymn tune arranged for two euphoniums.
March 21, 2025
British Open secures Symphony Hall future for further five years
The British Open Championship will continue to be held at Symphony Hall to 2030.
March 21, 2025
Rothwell ready for Pudsey spotlight
Rothwell Temperance bring their brand of brass band entertainment to the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.
March 21, 2025
