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Shirley Band

Howe to lead Shirley Band

October 17, 2025
Kieron Howe has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Shirley Band.


Desford

Desford reaching wider audience following National win

October 16, 2025
The wider public media have been keen to broadcast the news of Desford's memorable National Championship victory.


Yorkshire generation

Yorkshire focus on Next Generation

October 16, 2025
Young players aged 16 and under will be the focus of a 'Next Generation' day of inclusive music making in York in February.


Emotions

New online brass band platform launched

October 16, 2025
Emotions on Stage will replace the CUBrass website as a leading platform for brass, wind and concert bands.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe go for a Burton

October 16, 2025
Will Burton is the new solo Eb tuba of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Leggett

Cross border tribute for Leggat

October 16, 2025
KNDS Fairey stalwart Jimmy Leggat will take a final bow next year with a little help from his cross border friends.


Fodens

Intense response to Area sections with Foden's

October 16, 2025
There is still time to get in some intensive 2026 Area sectional work with Foden's Band.


Hepworth

Hebb heads to Hepworth

October 16, 2025
The experienced tuba player David Hebb joins Hepworth Band following their London top-six finish.


4BR review

4BR Review podcast — National Final retrospective

October 14, 2025
Join the live podcast on Wednesday evening to look back at a memorable Albert Hall contest.


National Band of New Zealand

New Zealand names 2026 brass band All Blacks

October 14, 2025
The players who will represent the nation as their National Band have been announced.


Coleridge

Besses help mark Coleridge-Taylor anniversary

October 14, 2025
Besses o' th' Barn Band has helped to provide a timely celebration of the life and music of the pioneering composer black composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Christmas for Two

October 14, 2025
Christmas for Two — 70 Traditional Christmas Songs & Carols for two alike instruments


UniBrass

UniBrass Cardiff heads to Newport

October 14, 2025
The 2026 UniBrass Championships of Great Britain hosted by Cardiff University will be held just down the M4 in Newport.


Leeds Best of Brass

Foden's to kick-off new Leeds Best of Brass series

October 14, 2025
Foden's will be the first of eight leading bands entertaining audiences as part of the new Leeds Best of Brass series.


Prelude on Ellers

New Ellers arrangement helps raise funds for Cancer Research

October 14, 2025
A wonderful musical idea has turned into an even better musical fund raiser.


Chalford Band

Death of Gareth Chappell

October 14, 2025
4BR has been informed of the death of the popular Chalford Band player and supporter Gareth Chappell.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

October 14, 2025
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a hint of the Munich OktoberFest...


Desford Colliery

Report & Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain

October 12, 2025
Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success on a day of new memories at the Royal Albert Hall.


ISB and Fodens

Friday night Gregson spotlights

October 10, 2025
You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.


World of Brass

Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall

October 10, 2025
The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.


Edward Gregson

The composer's viewpoint

October 10, 2025
Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.


Swiss

What's your National knowledge like?

October 10, 2025
The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.


4BR Preview

Review the 4BR Review — Episode 9

October 10, 2025
You can enjoy the 4BR preview of the 2025 National Championships as well as the spotlight on the latest CD releases — all on repeat.


Brassed Off

Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph

October 10, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.


aLBERT

Nothing pointless about National winners...

October 10, 2025
In a strange quirk of coincidence, the National Championship knowledge of the general public came under quiz scrutiny just days before the event...




Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • 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 • 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 • 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.


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.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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