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Kinnel

Report & Result: 2025 West of Scotland Entertainment Contest

September 01, 2025
Singing in the rain for celebrating Unite Scotland Kinneil as they claim the entertainment honours in Troon.


mUSIC

Mixed news for music provision following exam results

August 24, 2025
The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.


Lewis Merthyr

Result: 2025 Welsh National Eisteddfod

August 04, 2025
Lewis Merthyr, Royal Buckley Town, Llanrug and Beaumaris Youth Band claim the televised national titles in Wrexham on the weekend.


Brighouse

Report & Result: 2025 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest

July 07, 2025
Elland lead the way in claiming the silverware in Brighouse on the weekend


Hammonds

Report & Result: 2025 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

July 07, 2025
A commanding Hammonds gain a healthy boost to their their bank balance as they take the musical Doctorate honours in style.


Wellinton

Report & Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships

July 06, 2025
Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver and Box Hill Academy Brass.


Hepworth

Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30, 2025
The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.


Crofton

Result: Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30, 2025
Crofton Silver drive home with the top prize at Wetherby.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23, 2025
Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23, 2025
Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23, 2025
Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23, 2025
Hepworth add to their Whit Friday successes with a march and hymn tune victory at Morley.


Bathgate

Report & Result: 2025 Brass at Beamish

June 23, 2025
Bathgate leads the Scottish raiders to claim the march and hymn tune at the Beamish Museum in County Durham.


Schoonhoven

Report & Results: 2025 Dutch Open

June 16, 2025
Brass Band Schoonhoven claim the Championship title in Groningen as 1st Old Boys claim a historic victory and Brass Band Schoonhoven B make it a Dutch double.


Tameside

Report & Results: 2025 Tameside Whit Friday

June 14, 2025
Foden's led by Michael Fowles maintain their grip on the Whit Friday honours as the Sandbach red wall remains firmly in place in Tameside.


whit Friday

Report & Results: 2025 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

June 14, 2025
Garry Cutt and Brighouse & Rastrick claim the Whit Friday honours and a little bit of history in Saddleworth.


Nelson City Brass

Report & Result: 2025 Nelson Marlborough Contest

June 04, 2025
Nelson City Brass warm up for New Zealand National with imposing double.


Rothwell Temperance

Result: 2025 French Open Championship

May 25, 2025
Rothwell Temperance claim the international honours in Amboise with section victories going to Amerfoort, Roosendaal, Brass Band De La Vienne and Brass Band En Seine.


Hordaland

Report & Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Premier Section

May 11, 2025
The new youth kings of Europe are Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as the Norwegian's secure a startling triumph


ytr

Report & Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Development Section

May 11, 2025
The Norwegian stranglehold on the contest continues as Ytrebygda Skolekorps directed by Thor-Arne Pedersen claim the title honours.


stvanger

Report & Result: 2025 European Championship

May 10, 2025
Brass Willebroek and Frans Violet claim a fourth European crown in Stavanger — four decades after their first triumph together.


Stavanger

Report & Result: 2025 European Championship Challenge Section

May 10, 2025
Brass Band Uberetsch reclaims the title for Italy with a display for dual excellence and purpose.


Winter

Report & Result: 2025 Grand Shield

May 10, 2025
EverReady returns to the British Open with a delighted Amersham to join them at Symphony Hall.


winter gardens

Report & Result: 2025 Senior Cup

May 10, 2025
The impressive Pemberton Old Wigan DW claims the honours and are promoted to the Grand Shield alongside Milnrow, Ebbw Valley Brass, and Ratby Co-operative.


winter garde

Report & Result: 2025 Senior Trophy

May 10, 2025
Boarshurst Silver enjoys a 175th anniversary boost as they claim victory and are joined a step closer to the British Open by East London Brass, Woodfalls and Easington Colliery.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


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


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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