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Robin Stevens

Death of Robin Stevens

February 24, 2026
The death has been announced of the composer Robin Stevens


podcast

Latest 4BR Review podcast

February 23, 2026
The latest live 4BR Review podcast will be aired on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm — so why not bookmark it and join us with your views as we preview of the 2026 Regional Championships and more...


Wantage

Report & Result: 2026 Welsh Open

February 23, 2026
Wantage are in a winning frame of mind to claim the entertainment honours in Newport


British Open

Spring Festival tickets now on sale

February 23, 2026
Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham in May are now on sale — with discounts available.


Yazu

Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay

February 23, 2026
The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Colours Fly (Wendy Nevard)

February 23, 2026
A super upbeat opener which will add plenty of musical colour to any concert.


Skelmanthorpe

Results: 2026 NEMBBA Contest

February 23, 2026
There were successful early Area runouts for Skelmanthorpe, South Yorkshire Police, Leicestershire Coop, Dronfield and Matlock.


Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21, 2026
The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21, 2026
A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21, 2026
There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21, 2026
If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


NYBBNI

4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

February 19, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Fanfares and Proclamations (Steven Ponsford)

February 18, 2026
A fantastic concert opener from the pen of Steven Ponsford.


Buckley

Tredegar to pay musical tribute to Buckley family

February 18, 2026
The musical lives of Brian and Richard Buckley is to be celebrated in a special concert undertaken by Welsh champion Tredegar.


Howard Snell

Snell makes honorary return to Foden's

February 18, 2026
One of the iconic figures in Foden's Band history has become a Honorary Vice President.


Leeds Best of Brass

Black Dyke Band set for Pudsey showcase

February 18, 2026
The Yorkshire champion will head to Pudsey as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.


Yorkshire Imps

Imps look for a helping hand...

February 18, 2026
Yorkshire Imperial is looking for a new signing or two — but you don't have to be able to play an instrument.


Renshaw

Conclusion ahead to Renshaw and Hade Edge link

February 18, 2026
The musical partnership between Derek Renshaw and Hade Edge Band will come to an amicable end at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

February 18, 2026
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.


bbe

Progress and challenges reported at BBE AGM

February 16, 2026
The recent Annual General Meeting of Brass Bands England saw reports of consolidation and progress as well as resetting and rebuilding.


Castell Beaumaris

Wright & Round: Castell Beaumaris (Andy Wareham)

February 16, 2026
A new homage addition to the iconic castle marches of the great T.J. Powell from the pen of Andy Wareham.


Italian Brass BAND

New conducting talent supported in Rome

February 16, 2026
The Italian Brass Band continues to help support its emerging brass band culture with its masterclass conducting series.




Tim Mutum

The Brass Band Hall of Fame gets published

June 14 • Brass band historian Tim Mutum's new book provides essential portraits of nearly 140 brass band conductors, players and personalities.


Groningen

Result: 2026 Dutch Open

June 14 • Local favourites Provinciale Brassband Groningen reclaims the Dutch Open title on a day of double delight.


Dr Martin

Dr Martin postpones contest until 2027

June 14 • The Dr Martin Wainstones Cup Contest has been postponed this year, but will return with a date already fixed for 2027.


swbba

Entries now open for SWBBA Contest in Torquay

June 14 • The popular own choice event takes place in November — and entries are now open.


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


Cambrian Brass

June 14 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


Chinnor Silver

June 13 • We are looking for a Bb TUBA player to join our friendly,enthusiastic,progressive 1st section band.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday and held in our own bandroom.. We have a varied but realistic calendar planned with possible overseas trip in 2027


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

June 12 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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