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wobplay

New ownership announced for World of Brass, Wobplay and World of Sound

July 01, 2026
The trio of leading brass band music brands have been bought as an independent business by Adam Goldsmith and Nicki Tonge.


Spring Festival

Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced

July 01, 2026
Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.


Cory

Cory set for Tibetan title challenge in Kerkrade

June 30, 2026
The Welsh champion will head to the World Music Contest armed with a third adventure of Tintin courtesy of the pseudonym inspired Paul Raphael.


Score

Kapitol looking for York judges...

June 30, 2026
Kapitol Promotions and the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are looking for people to start their judging journey in York in September.


IBBSS

IBBSS Gala Concert to round off Swansea week

June 30, 2026
There will be a Gala Concert packed with performers and stars to enjoy in Swansea at the end of July to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School course.


a4

A4 Brass Quartet ready for busy tour season

June 30, 2026
The critically acclaimed brass quartet can be enjoyed in concert at various compass points throughout the next few months.


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.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy meet the Marple Maestro

June 30, 2026
A hour of chat, opinions and great stories and legendary tales as Simon and Sandy catch up with Garry Cutt.


Unity

Wright & Round: UNITY (Philip Harper)

June 30, 2026
A work with a message to brighten up any start to a concert.


Godlaming

Godalming's Good Life tribute

June 30, 2026
The Godlaming Band has paid its tribute to actor Dame Penelope Keith — a proactive supporter of the band.


Mark Glover

Glover enjoys Castleton concert memory

June 30, 2026
Grimethorpe's solo euphonium recently enjoyed a trip to Suffolk — so much so, he will return again.


Cross

Death of Susan Thomas

June 30, 2026
The death has been reported of one of the most respected Welsh brass band musicians.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 30, 2026
More great music with more than a hint of trombones this week from presenters Martin and Julie.


Hannah Caraker

Interview with Hannah Caraker

June 28, 2026
4BR Editor catches up the winner of the 2026 Brass Band Conductors Association flagship Conducting title.


hANNAH cARAKER

Caraker claims BBCA conducting crown

June 28, 2026
There is an American victory in Halifax as Hannah Caraker claims flagship Brass Band Conductors Competition prize.


Van Looy

Van Looy to lead Carlton Main at British Open

June 28, 2026
Glenn Van Looy will take the baton with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery for their British Open challenge.


Ollie Atherton

Atherton adds to Rath artist roster

June 28, 2026
Brighouse & Rastrick bass trombone player Ollie Atherton has become a Rath Trombones artist.


appg

Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27, 2026
The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26, 2026
4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25, 2026
The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25, 2026
A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Perth Concert Hall

Invites open for Scottish Festival of Brass

June 25, 2026
Bands wishing to take part in the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge and the Scottish Open supported by Besson.


Music for all

Bands urged to join Learn to Play initiative

June 25, 2026
Bands can play their part in the Music for All 'Learn to Play' initiative later this year.


Remembering Trevor Austin

June 24, 2026
One of the most respected figures in the brass band business world passed away a year ago — with his memory still fondly remembered.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe add quartet strength to ranks

June 24, 2026
Four new players have joined Grimethorpe Colliery Band.




Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival judges confirmed

October 30 • The adjudication teams for the 105th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham next May have been announced.


A4 Quartet

A4 Brass Quartet set for start of London recital series

October 28 • The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will start new collaboration with National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London this Friday.


Invercargill

Cosmic challenge at New Zealand Championships

October 28 • The test pieces for the 2027 New Zealand National Championships have been announced — led by 'The Cosmographic Mystery' by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen.


Flowers

Flowers mark Euro triumph with special presentations

October 28 • The European Champion has marked its memorable victory in Linz with special commemorative awards to its players.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 30 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

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


Tintwistle Band

October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Olney Brass

October 27 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN - Eb BASS Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45.


St John's Band (Mossley)

October 25 • After a brilliant 1st place at Rochdale Contest, we are looking for an Eb BASS player to join our friendly 4th section band based in Mossley, Tameside.


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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