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Fundraising

New updated fundraising code from BBE

December 11, 2025
A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.


Skipton

Austin enjoys Skipton's Great and Small

December 11, 2025
Skipton Band's recent appearance on Channel 5's popular series 'All Creatures Great and Small' came with plenty of help from music student Adrian Austin.


Abbey Brass

YouTube demand for Abbey Brass

December 11, 2025
Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.


Closed

Festive closure for Brass Bands England

December 11, 2025
The Brass Band England offices will be closed from 19th December — reopening on Monday 5th January.


Burbage

Burbage 'Heart of Brass' DVD now available to enjoy

December 11, 2025
You can enjoy a DVD with a difference this festive season with the award winning Burbage Band (Buxton) 'Heart of Brass' documentary.


Lydbrook

Funeral of Thomas Pearse

December 11, 2025
The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.


Consett

Consett youngsters give brilliant performances for Toy Appeal

December 11, 2025
The children of Consett Junior Brass have been thinking of others and playing their hearts out for a fantastic cause Christmas.


Xmas

Delph gets ready for festive Whit Friday

December 11, 2025
There will be night of great festive music making on show around three pubs in the village of Delph this Friday.


Tommy Tynan

Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour

December 11, 2025
The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.


Hewer

BrookWright Music: The Hewer's Prayer (Steve Gibson)

December 11, 2025
A personal tribute prayer to the work of the miner at the coal face.


Cornetto

Just one cornetto...

December 11, 2025
If you are looking for a different gift this Christmas for the musical person in your life — why not send them on a cornetto making course.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 11, 2025
More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.


BBE

Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England

December 10, 2025
The Chief Executive Office will step down as head of BBE at the end of December, but will continue to represent the organisation in different ways.


Albert

New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum

December 10, 2025
A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.


Purcell

Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition

December 09, 2025
Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

December 09, 2025
The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.


Knapton

Knapton takes Towcester lead

December 09, 2025
The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.


Carys Wood

Trumpet student in royal spotlight

December 09, 2025
Royal Academy of Music trumpet student Carys Wood recently performed at the annual Princess of Wales Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.


Cleethorpes

Harper to step down from Cleethorpes

December 09, 2025
The 10 year musical partnership between Brian Harper and Cleethorpes Band will reach its final chord at the 2026 Area Championships.


Bandamonium

Bandamonium appoints new trustee

December 09, 2025
Gregor Spence from the Flowers Band has been appointed a trustee of the Bandamonium organisation.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 20

December 09, 2025
The latest episode sees the Brass Monkeys chat to Craig Roberts.


nybbgb

NYBBGB Conductor finalists announced

December 05, 2025
The quartet of conductors looking to claim the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductors' Competition title have been confirmed.


Music

4BR Review — Episode 12

December 05, 2025
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss if we are starting to see a change in the music being performed at at major contests, concerts and on recordings.


Thurcroft Welfare

Thurcroft honour stalwart trio

December 04, 2025
Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.


Purcell Brass

Purcell Brass Experience aims to inspire the next generation of performers

December 04, 2025
The UK's oldest specialist music school has announced the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience — and its free.




NYBBNI

4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

February 19 • We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.


Linz

Linz European line-ups confirmed

February 18 • 30 bands will take to the stage at the Brucknerhaus in Linz to try and claim the various European titles on offer.


Nationals

New website for National Championships

February 18 • A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.


John Ward

Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge

February 18 • John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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