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Wales

Welsh bands prepare for Brangwyn Hall

March 05, 2026
35 bands will compete to be crowned Welsh Champions in Swansea later this month.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

March 05, 2026
A broadcast dedicated to works written by female composers to mark International Women's Day on March 8th


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 04, 2026
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Red Admiral

Red Admiral changes Entertainment date

March 04, 2026
The popular contest day has been changed to the 27th September.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Power of Love (Philip Harper)

March 04, 2026
Hit the flux capacitor and head back to 1985 for a cracking concert closer...


Japanese Championships

Report & Result: 2026 National Brass Band Ensemble Championship of Japan

March 04, 2026
There were further encouraging signs of ensemble development in Japan at the recent national Championships.


Hauts de France

Results: 2026 French National Championships

March 04, 2026
Hauts de France Brass Band are crowned Kings of France for the seventh time in a row in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, with division title going to Les Coniques Brass Band, Brass Band de La Gorgue and Le Ch'ti Brass.


First Old Boys

Report & Results: 2026 BBNI Brass in Concert

March 04, 2026
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment in Fivemiletown, with section success for CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass


ODBBA

Report & Results: 2026 ODBBA Winter Contest

March 04, 2026
Michelmersh Silver, Chinnor Silver, Towcester Studio, Avonbank (Evesham), City of Oxford Silver lead the way in showcasing their Area preparations


Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

March 02, 2026
There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.


Blackpool

Report & Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

March 01, 2026
Area title success for Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.


rooms4groups

rooms4groups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28, 2026
The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28, 2026
The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Elgar International Festival

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire set to welcome Elgar International Festival of Brass

February 28, 2026
Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke Band, Flowers, Foden's and David Childs headline the musical attractions for a day of the very best brass band music making in June.


First Old Boys

Youth fly musical flag for Old Boys

February 28, 2026
A trio of talented young players from 1st Old Boys Band will be making their mark with different representative ensembles later this year.


York Barbican

National Finals to move to York

February 27, 2026
The Section 1-4 National Finals will be held York Barbican this year as the contest heads north from Cheltenham.


Norwegain

11 bands face potential Norwegian national relegation

February 27, 2026
Bands that failed to pay their annual NMF membership fee on time could find themselves relegated to the bottom tier of their National Championship.


French National Championships

French bands prepare for National challenges

February 27, 2026
The 2026 French National Championships take place in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy this weekend.


ISM

ISM to host Make Music Work conference day

February 27, 2026
If you want to find out how to make a sustainable career in the music industry then get along to the ISM 'Make Music Work' conference day in London in April.


wobplay

New February additions to Wobplay playlist

February 27, 2026
Make sure you sign up for Wobplay to enjoy the added February attractions.


Olav Skar

More cooperation announced for Brass in Concert champion

February 27, 2026
A trio of experienced professionals have joined the trustees of the cooperation band.


York Early Music

Beyond Borders to be explored at York Early Music Festival

February 27, 2026
Over 30 concerts will explore early music in York this July, performed by globally respected artists.


Doodles

Doodles ready to give your mouthpiece a quick Area revamp

February 27, 2026
If you want to give yourself that little bit of extra mouthpiece confidence over the next few weeks — then get a quick refresh service done with Doodles.


Thats Not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding: Episode — 16

February 27, 2026
For the latest episode of the popular podcast the Brighouse brace look forward to the Regional Championships.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 26

February 27, 2026
The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian musical accent sees the trio of Richard, Steve and Doug talk to conductor and adjudicator Paul Norley.




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.


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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