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Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships

March 31, 2026
There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.


BBW

March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now

March 31, 2026
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...


kAPITOL

2026 National Finals test-pieces announced

March 30, 2026
Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.


Youth Brass 2000

Report & Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29, 2026
There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28, 2026
If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28, 2026
Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28, 2026
Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28, 2026
It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

March 28, 2026
The duo give their opinions on what they see as the dilution of adjudication standards.


wobplay

Wobplay highlights added

March 28, 2026
You can enjoy a packed menu of recent brass band performances from the contest and concert stages thanks to Wobplay.


Hepworth

New principal at Yorkshire Champion

March 28, 2026
Hepworth has announced the signing of Oliver Tattersall as their new principal cornet.


Woodbridge

Woodbridge 180th set for special musical tribute

March 28, 2026
A free 180th anniversary concert in the heart of London will see Woodbridge Excelsior Band celebrate with a brand new work from composer Alan Fernie.


Peter Fraser

Kirky set to commemorate Keeper of the Flame

March 28, 2026
Fund raising is well under way to help Kirkintilloch Band commission a lasting musical tribute to Peter Fraser MBE.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Odyssey Variations (Kevin Norbury)

March 28, 2026
A major work based on a European test-piece from the pen of Kevin Norbury.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode — 28

March 28, 2026
A look back at the Welsh Area Championships with views, interviews and opinions.


mACCHIA

Wright & Round: Macchia (Philip Harper)

March 28, 2026
A wonderful lyrical euphonium with the scent of Sardinia to add to your concert programmes.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 28, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge and their selection box of goodies.


podcast

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

March 26, 2026
Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

March 26, 2026
A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.


Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26, 2026
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26, 2026
The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


National Youth Championships

Youth spotlight on Birmingham for National Championships

March 26, 2026
The Youth Championships of Great Britain take place in Birmingham on Saturday with 42 ensembles in non-competitive and competitive action.


Tredegar

Buckley celebrations at heart of Tredegar concert

March 25, 2026
The musical lives of Brian Buckley and his son Richard will be marked at a special concert this weekend in Swansea.


Philip Sparke

Dutch National Championship headed by Sparke

March 25, 2026
'Perihelion: Closer to the Sun' will test the top section bands at this year's Dutch National Championships.


Mark Glover

Glover fits Sterling relaunch

March 25, 2026
Sterling Musical Instruments has welcomed euphonium player Mark Glover to its roster of Performance Artists, following the relaunch of the brand.




Imogen Whitehead

Interview with Imogen Whitehead

June 11 • 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.


Open

Demand high for British Open tickets

June 11 • Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.


Fodens

Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's

June 11 • Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.


Cory

Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section

June 11 • The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - Take 5 Brass Quintet

Friday 12 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Celebrating the Music of Malcolm Bennett

Sunday 14 June • Venue-Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark-TA9 4NY. . TA9 4NY


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

June 12 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director


Linthwaite Band

June 11 • We are currently looking for a flugel horn player to help complete our team. We are a 4th section contesting band, with a busy schedule of contests and engagements coming up throughout the year.


Linthwaite Band

June 11 • We would like to find a tenor trombone player, position negotiable, to fill a current vacancy we have. As a 4th section contesting band, we have a various programme of contests and engagements to fill this year, and keep us busy.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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