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Deiniolen

Result: 2026 Welsh National Eisteddfod

August 03, 2026
Deiniolen claims the top section title at the National title in Pembrokeshire, as section titles go to Markham & District and Brass@Bont.


Kerkrade

Report & Results: 2026 World Music Contest

July 12, 2026
Brass Band Treize Etoiles becomes Champion of the World in Kerkrade with global titles going to Brassband Pro Rege Herenveen, Brass Band Schoonhoven B and Brass Band Aukstyn.


Hepworth

Result: 2026 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest

July 06, 2026
Hepworth carries on its dominance of the lucrative march and hymn tune circuit with victory at the Brighouse event under MD Ryan Watkins.


Milnrow

Result: 2026 Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest

July 06, 2026
Milnrow adds another march and hymn tune title as they build confidence and bank balances ahead of autumn majors.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2026 Morley March & Hymn Tune

June 30, 2026
Hepworth continues to add to their major contesting funds with victory at the popular march and hymn tune event in Morley.


Bathgate

Report & Result: 2026 Brass at Beamish March & Hymn Tune contest

June 23, 2026
All beaming smiles for Bathgate as they retain their grip on the popular march and hymn tune title.


Milnrow

Report & Result: 2026 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune

June 23, 2026
Milnrow adds to British Open contesting funds with double top victory in Darwen.


GUS Bugle

Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 21, 2026
The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.


Thoresby

Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune

June 15, 2026
Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.


Newstead

Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 15, 2026
Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.


Groningen

Result: 2026 Dutch Open

June 14, 2026
Local favourites Provinciale Brassband Groningen reclaims the Dutch Open title on a day of double delight.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2026 Traveller's Rest March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 08, 2026
Hepworth boost the bank balance ahead of the Autumn majors with a Wizard of a victory in Meltham.


Carlton Main

Results: 2026 French Open Championships

June 07, 2026
Carlton Main Frickley leads the prize winners in Amboise at the 30th French Open Championship


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Clans vs Counties

June 06, 2026
Kingdom Brass becomes the first cross border title holder at a brand new entertainment contest in Northumberland.


Tameside

Report & Results: 2026 Tameside Whit Friday

June 02, 2026
Foden's retain their Whit Friday title with a Presidential flourish in Tameside.


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31, 2026
The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


Whit Friday

Whit Friday results

May 30, 2026
The official results will be published on 4BR as soon as they are officially released by the organisers, as bands are requested to show respect and patience to contest providers.


Blaeanon

Results: 2026 SEWBBA Treforest Festival

May 19, 2026
Parc & Dare lead the way in Treforest with section wins for Markham & District, Penclawdd Brass and Gwaun Cae Gurwen and a great display of next generation talent.


Felling Band

Report & Result: 2026 DCBBA Picnic in the Park

May 19, 2026
Felling provides the perfect picnic entertainment in Durham.


Drogheda

Report & Results: 2026 IABCB Irish National Championships

May 12, 2026
Drogheda and INF Brass claim the brass band section titles at the recent Irish National Championships.


Nord

Report & Results: 2026 Aalborg Music Festival

May 11, 2026
Nordvestjysk Brass Band claims the 14th Aalborg title with section wins for Aalborg Post Orkester, Hjorring Brass Band and Kimbrer Garden


British Open

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield

May 03, 2026
Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.


British Open

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Cup

May 02, 2026
Kirkintilloch claims the Senior Cup honours as Rainford, Tongwynlais Temperance and East London Brass join them in the Grand Shield in 2027.


2026 Spring Festival

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Trophy

May 02, 2026
Sandhurst Silver claims the Senior Trophy honours as Sovereign Brass, Unite Scotland Kinneil and Yorkshire Imperial are also promoted to the Senior Cup.


Krohnengen

Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival

April 29, 2026
Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass




Podcat

4BR Podcast: Are you not entertained?

November 10 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look at the wider questions surrounding brass band entertainment — and you can have your opinion heard...


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert previews on offer

November 10 • Some of the bands will be providing a sneak preview of their entertainment programmes ahead of their trips to Gateshead.


Marc Reift

Editions Marc Reift publishes 100,000th title

November 10 • Music publishers Editions Marc Reift has just reached a remarkable milestone.


Brass in Concert

VIP tickets up for grabs at Brass in Concert

November 10 • There is a chance to get two of the very best seats in the house and enjoy a VIP experience at Brass in Concert by helping a fantastic cause — but you need to be generous and quick...


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Hade Edge Band

November 5 • Hade Edge Band are looking to recruit Front Row Cornets, position negotiable to complete our line up for next years Area contest. The band rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45pm till 9.45pm in our fantastic purpose built bandroom.


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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